Complete Metalsmith

This greatly expanded version of Tim's Metalsmithing for Students is an essential reference book for anyone working with metals be they a jeweller or a metalsmith. It covers subjects ranging from metals, tools and surface textures (such a enamelling, patinas, etc.) to shaping, joining, casting, stones and stonesetting, and mechanisms such as findings and hinges. The book is filled with step-by-step sequences, line diagrams and drawings, safety notes and handy tips. All in all, this is a comprehensive reference tool that should be a must for anyone working in the metalworking field.

A comprehensive reference book on metalsmithing, particularly for jewellers Covers subjects such as metals, tools and surface textures to shaping, joining, casting, stones and stonesetting, and mechnisms Well-known and popular author Filled with step-by-step sequences, line diagrams and drawings, safety notes and handy tips

'...an essential reference for anyone working with metals...especially useful for jewellers. It covers an enormous variety of subjects ranging from metals and tools to casting and stone setting; it's so comprehensive that I really can't think that much has been left out Craftsman Magazine (July 2010)