Complete Metalsmith by Tim Mccreight
This greatly expanded version of Tim's Metalsmithing for Students is an essential reference book for anyone working with metals be they a jeweller or a metalsmith. It covers subjects ranging from metals, tools and surface textures (such a enamelling, patinas, etc.) to shaping, joining, casting, stones and stonesetting, and mechanisms such as findings and hinges. The book is filled with step-by-step sequences, line diagrams and drawings, safety notes and handy tips. All in all, this is a comprehensive reference tool that should be a must for anyone working in the metalworking field.
'..an essential reference for anyone working with metals...especially useful for jewellers. It covers an enormous variety of subjects ranging from metals and tools to casting and stone setting; it's so comprehensive that I really can't think that much has been left out Craftsman Magazine (July 2010) The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight made a great first impression ... jam packed with information with lovely hand drawn illustrations throughout which make such a nice change ... full of useful and interesting information and tips like making your own chain and hinges and how to photograph your work ... The more I look at this book, the more I like it Findings
Tim McCreight is a well-known American author, teacher and jeweller. He has been working in metals since 1973. He has an MFA from Bowling Green University and he taught for over 30 years in a number of colleges, including the Maine College of Art. He consults for industry, teaches workshops internationally (including here in Britain) and he is the author of 16 previous books including our own Working with Precious Metal Clay, Precious Metal Clay Techniques and Hot and Cold Connections.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781408127315 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408127318 |
| Title | Complete Metalsmith |
| Author | Tim Mccreight |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2010-07-14 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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