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The art of the silversmith has changed little over the centuries, although the metal has continually inspired those who work in silver to develop new techniques and designs. This outstanding guide explains those techniques, emphasizing the importance of design. Silversmithing: A Manual of Design and Technique offers: advice on the workshop and selection of tools and metals; step-by-step instruction on the techniques, from simple sinking to hollow handles and spouts; and ideas for decoration, finishing...
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This Book Explains The Techniques And Emphasises The Importance Of Design To Encourage Students To Be Creators Rather Than Technicians. The Works Illustrated Underline The Scope For Imaginative And Original Thinking That Is Open To The Modern Silversmith. - By Keith Smith - Paperback
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Used - Take a fresh look at the ancient craft of silversmithing with 18 projects that teach a solid body of skills. This full-color, comprehensive manual provides artisans with a thorough understanding of silver's properties: what it is and how it behaves. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced techniques are explained and then applied to craft amazingly beautiful items, from accessories to wearables and extraordinary gifts. Use brushing, sawing, piercing, and polishing procedures to fashion a si
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The Craft Of Silversmithing
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced techniques are explained and then applied to craft amazingly beautiful items, from accessories to wearables and extraordinary gifts. Use brushing, sawing, piercing, and polishing procedures to fashion a simple bud vase. Progress to a baby rattle or candleholder created with soldering, sinking, dapping, and forging techniques. Ultimately you'll have the expertise to complete a martini set, lidded container, or teapot. The art of silversmithing has never been easier...
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New England Silver & Silversmithing, 1620-1815 (Hardcover)
These essays are the proceedings of a conference held on April 19-20, 1996 at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The presenters were leading scholars in the field and their scholarship remains remarkably up-to-date.
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Drawing from his extensive experience as a craftsman, Bovin explains contemporary methods of hand-forming silver, copper and related metals into useful and decorative objects. The book contains information on tools and equipment, metalworking techniques, forming techniques, decorative processes and more. Includes hundreds of black-and-white photos and sketches – many of which are of the author’s own finished pieces. Softcover, 176 pages.
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An excellent project-oriented book for silversmiths. Contains the latest metal techniques including forming, constructing, and decorating. Easy-to-follow instructions with over 300 illustrations.
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This is a new "Silversmithing" book. Silversmithing is an art form in itself. The authors are experts in the field of silversmithing. This book includes hundreds of details on how to form extraordinary work. This is a must have if you are a serious metalsmith or bench jewelry.
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By Sharr Choate. Condition: Barely used. Jacket has a few tiny tears. Hardcover 298 pages... 1973 fifth printing... A very good book on jewelry making and other metal craft. techniques and projects are very well illustrated and photographed. This is a much sought-after book.
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t2/4700, Boarding Socket, silversmithing tool, made in West Germany. Heavy! #'s 36 & 40 stamped on handle. Limited supply left. Striking end is silver, half moon rounded, and slightly slanted. List $47.00, sale 20% off, now $37.60.
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So, you sign up on the 10th. We mail you three DVDs immediately. If you return one of them a week later, we accept the return, but since we've mailed you three new DVDs this month, we wait until the next month. As soon as the 10th of the next month rolls around, we send you one DVD, so now you've again got 3 DVDs in your home. A week after that, you return two more dvds. We immediately replace them, so that you again have three dvds.
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Hopi Silver (the History And Hallmarks Of Hopi Silversmithing) (reprint) (paperback) - By Margaret Nickelson Wright
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SILVERSMITHING AND ART METAL By Murray Bovin. This is a thorough book on the phases of silversmithing, and art metal work. Great for schools, tradesmen, and craftsmen. Has over 300 illustrations. Soft cover - 176 pg.
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Chasing refers to making marks on the surface of silver with various hand tools. When the chasing tool is struck with a hammer at just the right angle, the tool moves along the surface of the silver leaving a mark. It takes practice and patience to master the skill of chasing.
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Books. Hopi Silver: The History and Hallmarks of Hopi Silversmithing
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Description: Simple silversmithing techniques for the PMC Artist
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Tom Bjarnason: Silversmithing
Silversmithing in the American Colonies began in Boston sometime between 1635 and 1640. Curiously, because British America produced virtually no precious metals, including silver, craftsmen of the era were obliged to melt down and refine coins and other ready sources of metal. These sources, questionable in purity, were refined to an acceptable standard. But because English standards for Sterling Silver -- that is, an alloy consisting of 92.5 per cent pure silver and 7.5 per cent copper to harden...
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Silversmithing and Art Metal. By Murray Bovin. Written for all who do metalsmithing. Contains the latest techniques, practical ideas, and includes chapters on art metal work. Instructions are clear, easy to follow, and are supported by over 300 photographs. 176 pages, softbound.
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Respected author and teacher Murray Bovin uses hundreds of black-and-white photos to explain metal techniques including forming, constructing;and decorating. This revised edition is an excellent instructional and reference text. Softbound; 184 pages.
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"Fee: $60 for a 4-week series. Plus $30 materials fee due to instructor at first class session. Create fine sterling silver jewelry! Learn how to use the tools, plan a simple design, select stones, fire and solder the silver, and turn the silver into a finished product. Create a pendant, earrings, or a ring if time permits. Tools will be provided for in-class use. Class minimum of 6 students needed. Instructor: Donna Harris"
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This is a hands-on course in the basics of silver jewelry making and lapidary. Techniques are demonstrated, but learning comes from actually doing the work. Problem solving is a big part of this learning process. Studio work will be supplemented by demonstration, discussion, visiting instructors and gallery visits. Students will leave with a number of pieces of wearable art and a discovery of their own creative potential. Materials fee: $150 plus the purchase of silver and stones which ranges from...
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