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 Reference Books for Metal Crafters
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Metalsmithing ~ Silversmithing
by David & Susan Frisch (Sept. 1998) |
 Offers designers, architects, and sculptors information on designing, detailing, and specifying metal in various applications. Also describes the basic processes available to fabricate metal so they can think about how the work might be built while they are still in the design process. Highly and colorfully illustrated. Hardcover (Sept 1998) |
by Jack Andrews (Sept. 1994) |
 A resource book for the blacksmith, for the beginning or the advanced metalworker looking for information and guidance. There are over 150 drawings of tools, equipment and forging processes. Providing inspiration for all blacksmiths are portfolios of the wrought iron work of Samuel Yellin (all new photographs) and Martin Rose. Paperback - 256 pages 1st edition |
by Donald Streeter (Nov. 1995) |
 Traditional techniques for decorative ironwork, whitesmithing, hardware, toolmaking, and locksmithing - presented in clear, step-by-step text and photographs, enabling the reader to produce high-quality, hand-forged small iron work. Detailed and informative. Paperback - 144 pages reprint edition |
by Tim McCreight (June 1997) |
 This unique collection gathers the experience of a dozen leaders of fine metalsmithing, each writing about a technique of special expertise. From techniques as ancient as granulation and depletion gilding, to the latest word in foldforming and anticlastic raising, "Metals Technic" is a valuable addition to the literature of jewelrymaking. |
by Tim McCreight (Sept. 2006) |
 This aptly named book addresses the many ways that jewelers attach one part to another, with chapters on Cold Connections, Hot Connections, and Adhesives. In his characteristic no-nonsense style, McCreight provides useful information through drawings and text, explaining techniques in language that does not require knowledge of the field. This is primarily a technical manual, not a catalog of finished work. The black and white text and drawings provide simplicity and economy. |
:. About the Author: Tim McCreight |
| Tim McCreight is a metalsmith, designer, author, and teacher. He received a BA from the College of Wooster in 1973 and an MFA from Bowling Green State University in 1975. He taught for twelve years at the Center for Crafts in Worcester, Massachusetts, and for the next fifteen years at Maine College of Art in Portland. Tim has been working in metals since 1970 and along the way has published more than a dozen books and made four videotapes. He served a term as president of the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG), and has has been on the boards of Haystack, the American Craft Council and the PMC Guild. He has taught workshops in the United States, England, Canada, Mexico, and Japan. He writes for several magazines and consults for industry. |