Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing

Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing is a practical introduction to the core skills of jewelry making and metalwork. This digital edition is a PDF, ready for instant download after purchase. It brings Tim McCreight’s clear instruction directly to your screen.

Written for beginners, this guide also contains techniques that intermediate jewelers will find challenging. A large collection of photographs, most taken for this book, shows each process clearly. You can move from reading to working in a short time.

This is a fully revised, expanded, and updated edition of McCreight’s popular guide for novice metalworkers. The techniques are arranged in a logical sequence, and readers are invited to revisit sections as they gain experience.

Book Overview

Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing is an illustrated art and craft reference by Tim McCreight. It examines the basic techniques of jewelry making, including fabricating, surface treatments, joining, finishing, stone setting, chain making, mechanisms, and casting. Demonstration photos, drawings, and examples of exceptional contemporary jewelry support the instruction.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Clear guidance on cutting, bending, sawing, drilling, and filing metal.
• Practical details on essential tools such as the jeweler’s saw, bench pin, files, and measuring devices.
• Instruction in fabrication, surface treatments, joining, finishing, stone setting, chain making, mechanisms, and casting.
• A large collection of photographs and drawings made for this edition.
• Work by scores of talented jewelers shown throughout the book.
• A relaxed, thorough introduction suitable for independent study or classroom use.

Why This Book Matters

Tim McCreight is listed as head of the Department of Metalsmithing & Jewelry at the Maine College of Art. His book gives newcomers a solid foundation and gives experienced jewelers fresh challenges. The print edition holds a customer rating of 4.7 from 140 ratings.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. You will have access to the PDF after purchase. It works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps.

FAQ

How soon can I access the book? You get instant download access after purchase.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital PDF edition, so nothing is mailed.

Which devices can I use? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and common reading apps.

Download Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing and keep a clear, practical reference at your bench.