Wow-this book was a treat! Are you ready to add another dimension to your jewelry making?
Experts tell you exactly how to do sterling granulation, niello, anti-clastic raising, non-conforming dies, cold connections, fold forming, toolmaking, kum-boo, depletion gilding, patination, instant etch, and reticulation. All written by the folks you admire the work of in these areas.
Congratulations to Tim McCreight for assembling this little jewel.

This is a great book for advanced metalwork. It is a guide of decorative techniques and some forming of metal. I would recommend this book for anyone who is interested in learning some interesting and fun techniques for decorating and creating their jewellery. It also includes a short history of where some of the techniques evoloved. The instructions are clear and include drawings and diagrams. I wouldn't recommend this book for beginners because having some prior working knowledge of the metals is definately needed for using this book. A Great book and reference!

Each chapter in the book provides a short lesson on a different technique in decorative metalworking. There is a lot of good detailed information; enough to get you interested and started with some ideas. The chapters range from patina recipes and application methods to anticlastic raising to making your own tools (and several things in between!). As a beginner in the metalworking field, I found the subject matter fairly accessible, and definitely tantalizing. I want to get in there and start hammering away! A very helpful and inspiring book.