Tim McCreight is the author of many highly regarded books on jewelry and metalsmithing, characterized by a writing style that makes the subject easy to understand -perfect for both novice craftsmen and professionals alike. In "Metalworking For Jewelry", the author discusses all the metals available today - gold, sterling, silver, copper, and platinum - and their melting points, malleability, and other vital characteristics. With a fascinating variety of approaches to modern and classic forms of jewelry, this book shows how to form exquisite original designs in precious metals. From basic cutting and joining to more involved operations, this extremely thorough approach presents the "how" and the "why" of all the basic techniquies and includes detailed tables and formulas. Full-page illustrations of jewelry made by students and craftspeople demonstrate the variety of techniques and put the basics at your fingertips. In-depth explanations of advanced techniques allow the intermediate craftsperson to progress to more sophisticated skills in casting, inlay, and stone setting.

Metalworking for jewelry: Tools, materials, techniques

McCreight, Tim

Van Nostrand Reinhold Company

In this profusely illustrated guide, professional metalsmith and teacher Tim McCreight describes various methods for creating modern and classic forms of jewelry from precious metals. Easy-to-follow instructions and more than 70 carefully executed illustrations and diagrams enable the reader to learn the basics of this age-old art form and to fashion beautiful and lasting decorative accessories. Beginning with the fundamentals, the author discusses tools and techniques, the use of gems and enamels, and procedures such as wire inlay and casting. Although written for beginners, the book is not limited to a discussion of the basics of jewelry making. Designed to serve as a hand reference, the text will complement other works on the history of metalwork , contemporary jewelry making, and design. A practical how-to book for hobbyists as well as professionals, this thorough and clearly written guide belongs in every metal workshop and craft center.

Jewelry Making: Techniques for Metal (Dover Crafts: Jewelry Making & Metal Work)

Arts & Photography

Dover Publications

Boxes offer a wonderful format for metalsmiths and in this book, Tim McCreight introduces a variety of metalworking techniques for box construction, hinges and closing devices. Guided by detailed demonstrations this book will prove to be a useful guide for the beginner and the practising jeweller alike. The book is illustrated with the work of an international group of jewellers, showing what can be done when making boxes and lockets.

Boxes and Lockets : Metalsmithing Techniques

A&C Black

Working With Precious Metal Clay

Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a material for jewellers and craft people which is as easy to manipulate as polymer clay, but when it is fired, the resulting object is 99.9per cent solid silver. This book describes how to work with PMC, including firing and finishing, and includes a set of projects.

Gardners Books

This is a bench reference book for all jewellers. In it the author discusses various ways of joining parts. These methods include: cold connections (staples, rivets etc.), hot connections (soldering, brazing and welding), and adhesives. In a no-nonsense manner, the author provides useful information through drawings and text, explaining the techniques in a simple fashion. He carefully discusses when to use the various methods, the pros and cons ofeach and the pitfalls to be wary of. there is also a clear discussion about materials and equipment. In short, it contains all one needs to know about practical joining.

Hot and Cold Connections for Jewellers

Decorative Arts & Design

A C Black Publishers Ltd

Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Borgo Pr

Ten projects that together constitute a survey of knifemaking skills. Learn how to cut, shape, heat, treat, and finish a knife.

Custom Knifemaking: 10 Projects from a Master Craftsman

Stackpole Books

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.

The Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook

Antiques & Collectibles

Davis

This practical tool-in-a-book combines instruction on rendering techniques with unique guides that assist designers as they conceive jewelry and other works for the body. An envelop on the inside back cover contains a useful plastic template of circles, squares and other shapes as well as a ruler.

Practical Jewelry Rendering

Business & Money

Brynmorgen Pr

The English translation of the original German text, for many years the standard reference used by European jewelers. A comprehensive collection of information about materials, tools and techniques of metalsmithing with unique emphasis on the science and calculations behind familiar studio practice.

Theory and Practice of Goldsmithing

Brepohl, Erhard

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