The Complete Photo Guide to Making Metal Jewelry Kindle Edition

I used to learn well from walls of text, but I've changed over the years, and this highly visual book is tailored exactly to my new learning style. It has all the fundamentals and tools required for those who work with nonferrous metals artistically. With this one book, one can go from never having touched decorative metal to making bejeweled brass rings and silver necklaces.It's definitely in a classroom textbook format, almost to a fault, being more something a teacher would use in an art class than the reference book so many refer to it as - hence the name "photo guide" and not reference. This is only a minor detraction, as the back half is very useful as continual reference once the front half is mastered. The only thing better than this book would be an apprenticeship under an actual whitesmith.

I've been looking for a good instructional manual on how to make jewelry but they seem to be either too simple or way too technical, this book for me has filled that void. Simply put the instructions are clear and straight to the point. Each step is outlined and easy to follow. The book is divided in a logical progression from basic skills and ending with much more complex projects. Looking at the progression from simple skills to more complex skills, does not make the learning process intimidating, but fun and a great set of skills to obtain. This is not to mention that one will have some really great jewelry as well at the completion of the projects. The photos are a great help in showing each step of the process/project. And they highlight the subtle nuances to each technique. Another aspect that I really like about the book is that each project has a list of the tools and materials one will need to complete the project. The author eludes to a the fact that there are a lot more techniques that are not presented in this book I hope he is working on an advanced edition!I would recommend this book for anyone that wants to learn how to do something more than string beads or glue gems into pre-made settings.

Well thought out instructional book with great photographic examples. I am getting a degree in jewelry metalwork and this is a wonderful refresher and reference to techniques I learned. It shows the proper techniques (as I learned them from a silversmith with 20 years experience). Highly, highly recommend to anyone starting out or looking to have a reference book on hand.

There is just a huge amount of large, clear and precise photos of any basic proces you can think of in making jewelry. This book is a must for any person beginning to make jewelry. in addition to a clear explanation you also get a superb recipe with all information necessary to begin your job. With safety instructions stressed and precise. You also get a lot of photos of beatiful jewelry so you can begin with this book and add all tools and material listed. Then it is up to you to name your shop.

I'm new to metal working and am enjoying this book. It is profusely illustrated with photos and very well written. I recommend it very enthusiastically to other neophytes; the author's explanations are clear and concise. It will be an excellent reference to keep at my bench for quick refreshing.

Excellent Value in an instruction manual. This book outlines in top quality pictures, and text many of the steps needed to make Quality Jewelry. It tells you what tools and materials you need for each operation. EASY TO FOLLOW!

Great book for the bench jeweler. Showed me a few tricks I didn't know. I have been making jewelry on and off for about 4 years. One of the best jewelry books I have purchased. I still consider myself a beginner.

The visual support for the ideas shared in this wonderful guide, allows for the reader/viewer to follow the instruction clearly in a multistep presentation. So often, a book will present an idea or concept clearly in text, yet the author does not allow for the beginning or intermediate reader to "see" what is often lost in translation. Pictures are clearly worth thousands of words in this book. It is visually uncomplicated, clear in presentation and a wonderful guide both as a reference and a page by page read.Highly recommended. Thank you John!

Great book, lots of different techniques for forming, texturing, rolling and shaping metals. Some stone setting, practical ways to take measurements for rings, make pin fastenings, etc. Conversion and reference charts in the appendix. Different projects with good information on tools, safety precautions and metals. Very different to most jewellery making books I've come across. The Inspiration Gallery, of jewellery made by other American art jewellers, is just that - inspiring.

I already had this as an e book, I just wanted a hard copy! I find this book has clear guidance and step by step instructions for applying techniques to jewellery making. I'd recommend this for starters and refreshers!

Blow by blow pictorial description of how to complete specific projects. Full details of what is required and how to use tools and techniques, builds confidence as you progress. Great beginners book and the more experienced will benefit from some of its techniques.

I loved this book . Great information and step by step guide photos . I can not wait to started the projects .

I like this Book alot, the author, John Sartin, has put together a very informative book with excellent photography to help demonstrate how to go about creating beautiful metal jewelry, Very easy to follow, Excellent book.