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Complete Metalsmith: Student Edition

Complete Metalsmith: Student Edition
By Tim McCreight

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Students, hobbyists, and others just getting started in metalworking have turned to this informative, easy-access reference time and time again. Without getting bogged down in confusing details, it teaches them what they need to know about the most effective techniques for working with gold, platinum, copper, brass, steel, plaster, and more. In fact, it covers most of the same subjects as the professional version, only in a simpler fashion: metals, tools, surfaces, shaping, joining, casting, stones, and mechanisms. And, like the larger edition, it has a spiral spine and attractive color images throughout. Newcomers to the field will especially appreciate the safety tips and the many charts covering melting points, conversion, factors, and other fundamental knowledge.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #15696 in Books
  • Published on: 2004-02
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Spiral-bound
  • 160 pages

Editorial Reviews

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… full-color with a plastic cover and lie-flat spiral binding… this new edition will become a classic. -- Tom & Kay Benham, Lapidary Journal

…a sturdy cover, perfect for the toolbox… more detailed information, but it still covers the important basics. -- Tammy Powley, About.com

About the Author
Tim McCreight is a metalsmith, teacher, and the author of a dozen books about jewelry. His books are known for their clear explanations, practical approach, and helpful illustrations. He combines his talents as a maker with his natural love of teaching to produce books that make complicated tasks seem simple, and inspire readers to do their best work.

Customer Reviews

A MUST HAVE for any Metalsmith5
If you can only afford one metalsmithing book this is the one to get! This is the best introduction to metalsmithing book I have ever found. It is chock full of information to help one get started working with metal. This book is divided into 8 major sections including; materials, surfaces, shaping, joining, casting, stones, mechanisms, and tools. It also includes a handy reference section that I use nearly every time I'm in the shop. The book is full of illustrations, Mr. McCreight is pleasing concise with text. The book seems to have the budget metalsmith in mind offering many low cost methods and tools. The book even includes plans for two home built Jewelry benches, one inexpensive pine and the other a nicer hardwood. I made the inexpensive one 6 or seven years ago while I was in college and still use it today! The book is also thoughtfully bound with a metal spiral wire binding. This allows the book to lie flat on you table while you work. Hats off to Mr. McCreight. Order this one Today

Straightforward5
Unlike many art books, this book is very straightforward and cuts out all the BS I have found to be in many Art books....It is the book used in the Jewelry Class here at Western Michigan U. All the examples are well illustrated, and the explanations are excellent. It covers everything from materials to tools and techniques ranging from elementary to advanced. Anyone who wants to get in to Jewelry Metalsmithing should get this book.

Excellent spiral bound reference guide.5
I keep this book closeby at all times. Lots of technical data and useful charts. If you work with Jewelry or just create Works of Art out of various metals, this book will help out. Contains just about everything from Agate to Zinc. Nice softcover book too.