
Complete Metalsmith
Tim McCreight(Author)
A & C Black Visual Arts (Publisher)
Published on 6. January 2011
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-4081-2730-8 (ISBN)
Description
This is an ideal handbook for hobbyists, students and others who are
just getting started in metalworking. It is particularly suitable for
beginning jewellers who use metal in their work. The book covers
subjects ranging from metals, tools and surfaces (such as enamelling,
patinas etc.) to shaping, joining, casting, stones and
mechanisms. Filled with line drawings, problem solving
sections and safety notes, it both explains techniques and shows how to
use various equipment. The book is intended both as a text and a
tool, a blend of both instruction and reference. It should be a
must for those starting out in metalworking and jewellery.
just getting started in metalworking. It is particularly suitable for
beginning jewellers who use metal in their work. The book covers
subjects ranging from metals, tools and surfaces (such as enamelling,
patinas etc.) to shaping, joining, casting, stones and
mechanisms. Filled with line drawings, problem solving
sections and safety notes, it both explains techniques and shows how to
use various equipment. The book is intended both as a text and a
tool, a blend of both instruction and reference. It should be a
must for those starting out in metalworking and jewellery.
Reviews / Votes
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 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
500+, full colour
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 153 mm
Weight
346 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-2730-8 (9781408127308)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
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 schools, including the Maine College of Art. He
consults for industry, teaches workshops internationally 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.
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 schools, including the Maine College of Art. He
consults for industry, teaches workshops internationally 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.
Content
Metals
Tools
Surfaces
Shaping
Joining
Casting
Stones
Mechanisms
Appendix
Index
Tools
Surfaces
Shaping
Joining
Casting
Stones
Mechanisms
Appendix
Index