1,657円 Knives You Can Make has the specific goal of introducing metalsmiths, novices and hobbyists to the pleasures of making a knife. Most of us use knives several times a day, but few people know the satisfaction of making a knife for themselves, from scratch, with only a few tools. In this engaging b...

1,657円 This is a full color book that focuses specifically on setting gems. Through photos, illustrations, and clear instructions, Jeanette demonstrates more than 30 ways to set stones. These include traditional bezels but the book goes further to discuss pavé, channel setting, and many innovative alter...

1,657円 Virtually every culture with a history of metalsmithing has demonstrated accomplished work in the complementary techniques of chasing and repoussé. From delicate Hellenic earrings to works as massive as the Statue of Liberty, the use of hammers and punches to form and ornament metal remains as vi...

1,657円 Casting is a technique almost as old as metalworking itself, invented and improved in diverse cultures around the world. This practical volume has become a classic since it was first published in 1986. Establishing itself as a reliable text in the field and a popular resource for teachers. It has...

1,657円 This unique volume brings ancient Japanese techniques and recipes to the West for the first time. Detailed information on chemicals and techniques make this a studio-based reference, complemented by photographs of work from artists in the US and Japan.

1,657円 This aptly named book addresses the many ways that jewelers attach one part to another with chapters on Cold Connections, Hot Connections and Adhesives. In his characteristic no-nonsense style, McCreight provides useful information through drawings and text, explaining techniques in language that...

827円 This innovative volume offers 100 important terms used in art and design providing definitions, insights, and provocative commentary. Each entry includes etymology, pronunciation and cross-referencing suggestions. The vibrant design and compact size make this a practical addition to anyone's tool...

1,491円 The View from Here is a unique book by one of Maine's favorite poet-arts administrators, Stuart Kestenbaum, Former director of the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and current director of Monsen Arts Gallery. Collected here for the first time are more than three dozen observations made over the...

1,657円 Mark Grimwade has devoted more than three decades to the study of the behavior of precious metals and their alloys. As a consultant to the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and the World Gold Council, among others, he has been at the forefront of technical development. As a professor at London Uni...

3,315円 When master goldsmith Alan Revere published Professional Goldsmithing in 1991, he brought traditional European trade education to the US for the first time, adapting it for an American audience. The book was a best seller and quickly became a standard text in the field. To mark the 20th anniversa...

1,657円 Dominique Audette, the author of the internationally acclaimed Jewelry Illustration, has collaborated with Tim McCreight to create a book for a wider audience. Draw Better uses simple text and hundreds of stunning illustrations to lead students to toward practical, foolproof drawing skills. Seque...

1,657円 More than 20 years ago, Canadian goldsmith Charles Lewton-Brain invented a radical way to develop forms in metal sheet and in the ensuing decades, he has led hundreds of metalsmiths to explore and expand on his pioneering work. Now for the first time, the results of those efforts are compiled int...