{"title":"Books","description":"Discover expert-authored jewelry making books that elevate your craftsmanship. Our educational collection features renowned industry authors sharing professional techniques, sustainable practices, and traditional methods. Expand your metalsmithing knowledge with comprehensive guides that transform beginners into masters.","products":[{"product_id":"the-art-of-stamping","title":"The Art of Stamping","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamping is not only one of the most universal techniques in metalworking, but one of the most versatile. This long awaited volume gives the technique the extensive coverage it deserves. Thoughtful attention to tools and materials provides a solid foundation for the step-by-step descriptions that make up the core of the book — more than three dozen specific stamps presented in photographs that illustrate the steps in making each one. A separate chapter is dedicated to showing how several, sometimes many, stamps are used together to develop patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther enriching the field, the author has conducted interviews with artists who specialize in stamping, collecting cultural history from around the world. 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From delicate Hellenic earrings to works as massive as the Statue of Liberty, the use of hammers and punches to form and ornament metal remains as vibrant today as it has in its 5,000 year history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lavishly illustrated book provides first-time artists with enough information to get started, but also offers advanced workers insights into design and process. Almost 500 photos and drawings guarantee not only clear instruction but bounteous inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 by 10 3\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e184 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard cover, dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nancymegancorwin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNancy Megan Corwin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elfsight-sapp-af6bbc97-fcf7-4fde-b9cb-72bc9e32d126\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pepetools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34526713184407,"sku":"CAR-B","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3001\/6576\/products\/Chasing_Repousse.jpg?v=1762457783"},{"product_id":"the-complete-metalsmith-professional-edition","title":"The Complete Metalsmith, Professional Edition - Tim McCreight","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely recognized as one of the most frequently referred to texts in the field, this third edition of McCreight's classic work sets the standard. Chapters deal with what is happening at the bench--joining, forming, coloring, etc. Through more than 1600 drawings and scores commonsense tips, this book is as accessible as it is comprehensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Complete Metalsmith became a classic soon after it was first published in 1982. A second edition (blue cover) raised the bar by adding 50 more pages and using a larger format. To mark the millennium, McCreight revised it again, this time doubling the number of pages, adding color and using an innovative concealed spiral binding. This information-packed technique source book is on every professional metalworker's must-have list. With over 2500 drawings, the Complete Metalsmith provide a wealth of information on materials, tools, shaping, surfaces, joining, color, finishing, casting, stonesetting, chains, findings and mechanisms. Also included is one of the largest collections of charts and tables for metalsmiths. You’ll wonder how you got along without it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elfsight-sapp-49081b55-5d97-4a25-8fe9-b4cbdde4bb74\"\u003e\"The Complete Metalsmith\" by Tim McCreight is the ultimate guide to the art and craft of metalworking. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced metalworker, this book is an indispensable resource for learning and perfecting the techniques of this timeless craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the book, you'll find detailed instructions and illustrations for a wide range of metalworking techniques, including cutting, shaping, soldering, and finishing. McCreight also provides valuable tips on how to troubleshoot common problems and maintain your tools and equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut this book is more than just a technical manual. It also delves into the principles of design and how they apply to metalworking, providing insight into how to create visually appealing and functional pieces. The book encourages creativity and experimentation, providing examples of innovative approaches to metalworking and inspiring readers to push their boundaries and try new techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to its comprehensive coverage of the craft, \"The Complete Metalsmith\" also emphasizes the importance of safety in metalworking. It provides guidance on how to work safely with tools and equipment and emphasizes the importance of wearing appropriate safety gear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its clear and concise instructions, detailed illustrations, and expert advice, \"The Complete Metalsmith\" is the definitive guide to metalworking. Whether you're looking to expand your skills or just starting out, this book is an essential addition to your library.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brynmorgen Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34526880301207,"sku":"TCM-B","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3001\/6576\/products\/CompleteMetalsmith_Professional.jpg?v=1762457784"},{"product_id":"professional-jewelry-making-alan-revere","title":"Professional Jewelry Making - Alan Revere","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen master goldsmith Alan Revere published Professional Goldsmithing in 1991, he brought traditional European trade education to the US for the first time, adapting it for an American audience. The book was a best seller and quickly became a standard text in the field. To mark the 20th anniversary of this groundbreaking work, Revere and Brynmorgen Press offer a revised and expanded edition that includes new projects, scores of new photos, and a handsome new layout. 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The quick-reference format makes it easy to access the information needed to make more informed decisions about studio practice and materials sourcing. Available in print and digital editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristine Dhein is an author, jeweler, and grant-winning educator. She developed the curriculum for the first \"green\" jewelry class, taught at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in 2008. Since then, she has taught and lectured on the subject internationally. She is the author of numerous articles about environmentally friendly studio practices for jewelers, as well as the founder of Green Jewelry News. 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This comprehensive guide introduces readers to the art and science of foldforming, a technique developed by Lewton-Brain that involves folding, forging, and unfolding sheet metal to create stunning three-dimensional shapes and textures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is filled with detailed instructions, step-by-step photographs, and illustrations, making it accessible to both beginners and seasoned metalworkers. It covers a wide range of foldforming methods, including line folds, cross-folds, and twist folds, each method opening up a myriad of possibilities for creating unique and intricate designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat sets this book apart is its combination of practical advice and artistic inspiration. Lewton-Brain not only teaches the technical aspects of foldforming but also encourages creativity and experimentation, pushing the boundaries of traditional metalworking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to the techniques, the book features a gallery of foldformed art, showcasing the versatility and beauty of this method. Whether you are a jewelry maker, sculptor, or simply a metalworking enthusiast, \"Foldforming\" by Charles Lewton-Brain is an essential resource that will inspire and guide you in exploring the endless possibilities of this fascinating art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 20 years ago, Canadian goldsmith Charles Lewton-Brain invented a radical way to develop forms in metal sheet. In the ensuing decades, he has led hundreds of metalsmiths to explore and expand on his pioneering work. Now for the first time, the results of those efforts are compiled into a comprehensive review. 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In this landmark book he shares more than three decades of professional experience in the jewelry field. Most stonesetting literature focuses on conventional bezels or trade practices of setting faceted stones in commercial mountings. Creative Stonesetting addresses the exciting and under-explored realms of unique settings made at the bench to secure and enhance unusual gems. With his characteristic thoroughness and humor, the author explains the tools, concepts, and procedures for a vast number of settings. 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