Complete Metalsmith: Professional Edition McCreight, Tim

Widely recognized as one of the most frequently referred to texts in the field, this third edition of McCreight’s classic work sets the standard. With extensive coverage of materials, techniques, tools, best-practices and technical information, this book is a complete and useful resource for metalsmiths at all levels and is a common sight on benches around the world. Chapters deal with what is happening at the bench – joining, forming, coloring, etc. Through more than 1600 drawings and scores of commonsense tips, this book is as accessible as it is comprehensive.