Product Description: Best techniques of working with gold, platinum, copper, brass, steel, plaster, and more. “Surprisingly comprehensive.”—The New York Times. “A gem of a handbook.”—Whole Earth Catalog. “No metalsmith or jewelry maker is ‘complete’ without this easy-to-use resource.” —Lapidary Journal.
Complete Metalsmith This is a great book for beginners. It was a required resource for a jewelry class I took many years ago. I bought a new copy for my son when he got interested in jewelry making. Over the years the material has stayed pretty much the same with a lot of additions. It is a very straight forward easy to understand book. It is a good basic resource for anyone interested in doing metalsmithing or jewelry work.
Complete Metalsmith, Student Edition Complete Metalsmith, Student Edition this book is great for any type of metalsmithing in jewelry. It explains in detail what you need to do. Highly recommended for all beginners in the jewelry world.
Complete Metalsmith Complete Metalsmith, Student Edition is an excellent resource. As someone completely new to metalsmithing I was hearing terms that I could not figure out and this book has them all. It is well written and seems very complete. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a reference book meant for the years. The construction is well thought out with a firm but flexible cover and wire binding. It is a convenient size to have on your work table at all times.
Complete Metalsmith, Student Edition This is a handy little book to keep by your bench for a quick reference. You'll find basic information of what something is - not always how its used. I'm still learning metalsmithing and this little book complements my jewelry project books. I found it helpful and informative in this regard.
Clear easy to follow directions This is a wonderful book for a metal working student just starting out. It contains technical information in an easy to follow format, as well as lots of illustrations and clear directions. The coil on the spine makes the book easy to follow while working on a project. The student edition is a great place to start in learning this new craft
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