Jewelry Fundamentals of Metalsmithing
by Tim McCreight

142 Pages, Color Photos, Hardback, 10 1/4" x 8 3/4"

This is a new "Jewelry Fundamentals of Metalsmithing" book. This book offers the beginning and intermediate metalsmith clear and insightful instruction from a master teacher. It is lavishly illustrated both with demonstrations photos taken in the author's studio and with photos of completed jewelry from a wealth of talented artist. As both a fresh presentation of fundamental techniques and a portfolio of the finest contemporary design it is an instant classic in its own right

Learn how to :

• Cut and bend
• Pattern
• Texture
• Contour
• Fusing
• Soldering
• Cold connections
• Finishing
• Patinas
• Stone setting
• Mechanisms
• Chains
• Casting