23 results for "Silversmithing"
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Silversmithing, Keith Smith
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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Silversmithing
Discover the basics of silversmithing in this thorough guidebook. Provides you with the complete picture, including types and properties of metals, required tools, and numerous easy-to-understand techniques.
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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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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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New England Silver and Silversmithing, 1620-1815
Among the diverse topics considered are the etiquette connected with the use of silver snuff, tobacco, and patch boxes, and the social significance of Boston's rare silver chocolate pots. An analysis of the narrative hunting scenes and other imagery on Boston rococo silver reveals much about early patterns of courtship and social interaction. A close study of John Singleton Copley's portrait of Paul Revere and Revere's Sons of Liberty bowl provides fresh insights into these icons of Americana, while...
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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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Silversmithing
Silversmithing is the result of a collaboration of an old-world master and his accomplished apprentice. They disclose the hundreds of little details that make the difference between a merely adequate work and a splendid one. The work moves step-by-step through the procedures, from designing to translating designs to metal by various techniques. Complemented by 700 photographs and drawings showing work in progress. Hardcover, 460 pages.
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Silversmithing
Finegold & Seitz - Dedicated to preserving the art of silversmithing, this instructional book explains the processes of smithing with illustrations, step-by-step photographs and drawings. 460 pp.
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Camille Rendal, Mead, CO Camille has an MFA in metalsmithing and sculpture from New Mexico State University and has taught at Central Michigan University, Roger Williams University, and is currently on the faculty at Front Range Community College in Colorado. Having lived in New Mexico for many years, Ghost Ranch was a frequent destination for her; she says, "It has the unique ability to restore my spirit far into the future."
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Chief of the Norse gods and master of Valhalla, one-eyed Odin symbolizes wisdom and the spirit of the Universe. Invite him into your Midgard realm as a source of wisdom and protection. The King of the Norse Gods carries his Runestaff, which holds the laws that bind the Universe together. His magical runes were carved into this staff cut from Yggdrasil the World Tree to magically bind Nature to his will. The Runestaff has been left blank for your convenience. Based...
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"This revised edition includes over 100 new hallmarks as it traces the history of Hopi silversmithing. From early Hopi silversmith experiences to modern jewelry and hallmarks, the book blends black and white and color illustrations with excellent reviews of Hopi history and culture."a"Revieweras Bookwatch"
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SILVERSMITHING By Rupert Finegold and William Seitz. A step-by-step instructional book explaining the processes involved in each silversmithing operation. Covers general principals, materials, tools, and a series of projects. Hard cover - 460 pg.
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Hopi Silver: A Brief History of Hopi Silversmithing
Beginning with a brief look at the geographic area that helped form Hopi identity and culture, Wright moves on to examine Hopi silversmiths from the late nineteenth century to the end of the twentieth century. Included is the important role played by Mary Russell-Colter of the Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff. Russell-Colter encouraged the Hopis to adopt a unique design style that would set their work apart from other Indian silver work, thereby making it more easily distinguishable and profitable...
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T2/5600 Silversmithing tool, with a flat, round end. 10" long, made in West Germany. #'s 39 and 40 stamped on the handle. Limited supply left. List $56.50, sale 20% off, now 45.20.
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After a discussion of the history and various aspects of lapidary, Lee Martin introduces rock tumbling and the art of cutting a cabochon. Following a brief demonstration of the various steps in rock tumbling, Sandy Taylor shows how to cut a cabochon on the Graves Cab-Mate. Everything from cutting the original material to polishing the final piece is demonstrated in easy to follow steps. This video not only introduces people to the world of lapidary, it also teaches how the products we admire are...
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t2/3501 Silversmithing tool. Made in West Germany. 10 1/2" long. Heavy! Limited supply left! #'s 32 & 80 stamped on handle. List $35.00, save 20%, now 28.00.
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Hopi Silver: The History and Hallmarks of Hopi Silversmithing
WRIGHT, MARGARET NICKELSON. Hopi Silver: The History and Hallmarks of Hopi Silversmithing. 121 pp. with 37 b&w plates. 4to, wraps. Flagstaff, Northland Publishing, 1994.
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Learn the basics of silversmithing. Basic forming and sawing techniques, as well as applying texture to copper and sterling silver will be explored. Instruction by Maggie Connolly.
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This dining ware is sized for small hands, yet is very substantial material. The bowls, or porringers, weigh almost a pound; I used a special technique to form each one from a single sheet of sterling silver. There are no soldered joints on the porringers; the handles are part of the original material. These come with either one or two handles. Diameter of serving bowls: about 5 inches. The handles are a good size for little hands and are lightened by pierced...
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Design and create Jewish ceremonial art under the guidance of master craftsmen. Develop technical skills while learning the historical significance of objects associated with Jewish ceremony. Competent metalworking and soldering skills required.
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t2/4500 Silversmithing tool, large, heavy, 11" long made in West Germany. Only a few left! List $45.00, sale, 20% off, 36.00. #'s 33 & 80 stamped on the handle.
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