Thank god for books like thisJust as the title says THANK GOD. I dont need to know reams and reams of blurb on the science of metal and how and why it works. I just needed to know how to make it bend to my will with the minimum of fuss and this book tells you that.
Clear easy to follow instructions accompanied by explanatory pictures. Tips on tool use and workspace setup. I just needed this to make finidngs and the odd pendant piece to go with my jewellery and this book has enabled me to do exactly that without pain.
This will take you further if you want it to but I have not needed to explore this myself yet!!!!!
Exceptional guide for beginner to expert...The author provides a foundation for learning metals. He spends time discussing metallurgy, crystallography, and plastics. His practical teaching includes: mold-making, casting, forging, etc. He spends time discussing safety and offers designs for different kinds of bench space. The drawback for UK readers is his resource list-only US suppliers are listed. This book is used by all the extended workshops for beginning jewellry in the US. The reference pages alone make this book an invaluable addition to a jeweller's library.
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