Jewellery
Fundamentals of Metalsmithing
Published on 30. April 1998
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-0-7136-4900-0 (ISBN)
Description
Presents all the fundamental metalworking techniques needed in making jewellery. Subjects discussed include: cutting and bending, pattern, texture and contour, fusing and soldering, cold connections, finishing and patinas, stone settings, mechanisms and chains, and casting.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
140
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 225 mm
Weight
890 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7136-4900-0 (9780713649000)
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Tim McCreight has taught metalsmithing and design for over 30 years and is currently head of the Department of Metalsmithing & Jewelry at the Maine College of Art. He has written eight books and dozens of articles on jewellery making.