Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing

by Tim McCreight

In logical progression, Fundamentals of Metalsmithing examines the basic techniques of this ancient and accessible fabricating, surface treatments, joining, finishing, stone setting, chain making, mechanisms, and casting. It is illustrated throughout with clear demonstration photos, Mr. McCreight's beautifully rendered drawings, and examples of exceptional contemporary jewelry.
This relaxed yet thorough introduction to the skills of metalworking is a fully revised, expanded and updated edition of Tim McCreight's popular guide for novice metalworkers. As both a fresh presentation of fundamental techniques and a portfolio of the finest contemporary design, Fundamentals of Metalsmithing is an instant classic in its own right.

Genres: Jewellery, Reference, Crafts, Jewellery Making, Art, Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Jerrika · Rating 3 out of 5]

More like a 2.5 to 2.75. Reads more like a reference encyclopedia of techniques as opposed to an actual how-to book. There's some explanation of terms but not a lot of step by step instructions, (like here are the tools to buy, here's where to get your metals, etc.), for people just starting to get interested in metalsmithing. Read this in preparation for taking a metal jewelry course, so hopefully some of these techniques will become clearer once the class starts, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend this as a book to use to teach yourself metalsmithing. Had really interesting jewelry inspiration photos though throughout the book.

[Marian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of information, but made me feel like pictures just won't be enough, I need to take a metalsmithing or jewelrysmithing class.

[Candie Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great starter book if you are looking to get into metals!