Books and Tutorals

Contemporary artists have embraced the ancient methods of chasing and repoussé to create a modern language filled with wit, drama and power. Explore this world while you learn techniques, history and troubleshooting through vivid color...

Freshen your chain designs with the ancient techniques of loop-in-loop with the step-by-step instructions and beautiful black-and-white photographs and drawings found in this book. Complete 24 projects while you increase your skill and versatility with...

Cynthia Eid and Betty Helen Longhi combine the expertise gained over long and illustrious careers in practicing and teaching metalsmithing to create this comprehensive survey on the artistry of forming metal. From a task as basic as dapping a disc to...

Go beyond simple bezels and settings! This book will guide you through some unique and beautiful ways to creatively set your stones. Through detailed, easy-to-follow text and more than 600 drawings and photographs, jewelers of all skill levels will learn...

Foldforming refers to a collection of procedures that generate an incredibly wide range of forms in metal. These revolutionary ideas are presented in this book by Charles Lewton-Brain, the man who discovered them, and who has worked tirelessly to help...

Learn the secrets of the most challenging stone-setting techniques with this book by Alan Revere, founder of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts. The book contains 15 projects—from simple bezels through a variety of prong settings—arranged in...

Tim McCreight's The Complete Metalsmith should be required reading for every jeweler, whether a beginner or a seasoned pro. Packed with techniques, processes and tools, this book offers guidance on nearly every task a bench jeweler or...

Text by:Daniela Malev, Julia Wild, Liesbeth den BestenEdited by: Edition WinterworkEdited at:LeipzigEdited on:2017Technical data:266 Pages, Colour, 1st EditionLanguages: English, Size: 16 x 2,2 x 24 cmISBN / ISSN:9783960142317A compendium...

By Walter Schumann Authoritative reference work, with color photographs of more than 1400 specimens, many shown before and after cutting. Special sections on fabricated and synthetic gems, recognizing gems by color, birthstones and organic gems such as...

By Ruth F. Poris Describes basic tools, supplies and findings for bead stringing and describes in detail the techniques necessary to string multiple strands, endless strands and plain strands. Soft cover, 45 pages.^

By Debby Kanan Well illustrated, completely updated, including: tools, bead selection, stringing materials, getting started, hand knotting a necklace and helpful tips. Illustrations are life sized and very easy to follow. Soft cover, 48 pages.^