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Metal Techniques & Reference
Silversmithing and Art Metal
By Murray Bovin. Written for all who do metalsmithing. Contains the latest techniques and practical ideas and includes chapters on art metal work. Instructions are clear, easy to follow and are supported by over 300 illustrations. Soft cover. 184 pages.
62.456 Buy
...$28.65
The Complete Metalsmith
By Tim McCreight. An illustrated handbook describing everything from metals and their properties to tools and how to use them. Easy to follow index makes the answers easy to find. Soft cover 150 pages.  Companion video.
62.500 Buy
...$21.99
Custom Knife Making
By Tim McCreight. Step by step illustrated instructions for making 10 unique and beautiful pieces ranging from precut to art knives. Includes sections on tools, materials, forge setup, sheath making and knife design. soft cover 222 pages.
62.01513 Buy
...$32.30
Jeweler's Resource; A Reference of Gems, Metals, Formulas and Terminology for Jewelers
By Bruce Knuth. A unique and practical tool for the bench jeweler and student, as well as the retail jeweler. Easy to follow text and illustrations on many aspects of gems and jewelry, including: a listing of gems and jewelry properties, a list of birth stones, diagrams of standards of diamond, gold and silver marketing, formulas and chemical preparations, ring size gauges and sizes, measurement conversion tables and more. soft cover, 112 pages.
62.443A Buy
...$24.40
The Jeweler's Bench Reference
By Harold O'Connor. A wealth of information on findings, processes, techniques and materials for the novice or intermediate craftsman. Instructs on care and use of equipment and give expert information on jewelry making techniques. Soft cover, 68 pages. 
62.460 Buy
...$15.85
Grobet Plating Guide
A complete booklet on the subject of plating precious metals. Soft cover, 12 pages.
 
62.01215 Buy
...$5.50
Flexible Shaft Machine
By Harold O'Connor. The flexible shaft machine is probably used more often than any other tool by the practicing craftsman. This well illustrated book serves as a starting point. Soft cover, 47 pages.
62.499 Buy
...$16.65
Techniques of Jewelry Illustration and Color Rendering
By Adolfo Mattiello. The illustration of jewelry is the language by which an idea is transformed into reality. Knowing this language is essential in order to communicate with others your idea about a design. The designer with accurate and professional looking illustrations has an advantage. This manual brings the talents, expertise and individuality of outstanding jewelry designers into one volume. The templates provide support in making your ideas into a pleasing visual rendering. The manual ,and template set together, helps either student or trained designer bring design ideas to life.  
Book w/5 templates
62.495 Buy
$122.70
Book
62.49501 Buy
$48.99
Templates
62.49502 Buy
  $76.99