Metal Work Books


Bead On A Wire: Making Handcrafted Wire and Beaded JewelryBead On A Wire: Making Handcrafted Wire and Beaded Jewelry
Best Price: $11.21
I have checked this out from the library so many times and finally just decided to buy it. This...
Complete Metalsmith, Professional EditionComplete Metalsmith, Professional Edition
Best Price: $30.00
From the ring binder for ease of use in the shop to the simple straightforward lanquage and...
The Art of Metal Clay (with DVD): Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative ObjectsThe Art of Metal Clay (with DVD): Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects
Best Price: $12.69
This is a good reference for anyone considering working with precious metal clay. It is...
Jewelry Studio: Silver Wire Fusing (Jewelry Studio)Jewelry Studio: Silver Wire Fusing (Jewelry Studio)
Best Price: $13.97
Teaches you making your own ball-end head pins from wire, fusing rings closed, shaping them via...
Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet: Making Designer Metal JewelryWrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet: Making Designer Metal Jewelry
Best Price: $16.47
Making gorgeous handcrafted jewelry can be an amazingly simple process that even beginners will...


Altered Curiosities: Assemblage Techniques and ProjectsAltered Curiosities: Assemblage Techniques and Projects
Best Price: $10.63
I am a working artist and am currently exploring collage and assemblage as an alternate form of...
Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing (Jewelry Crafts)Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing (Jewelry Crafts)
Best Price: $18.96
...and goes well with his DVD. The text is definitely geared toward beginners. However if...
Metal Clay Beyond the BasicsMetal Clay Beyond the Basics
Best Price: $11.15
Absolutely loved this new book. I found it to be full of unique projects using ...
Step-by-Step Jewelry Workshop: Simple Techniques for Soldering, Wirework, and Metal Jewelry (Step By Step)Step-by-Step Jewelry Workshop: Simple Techniques for Soldering, Wirework, and Metal Jewelry (Step By Step)
Best Price: $14.77
Aimed at crafters who have never picked up a pair of pliers, this handbook covers all the basics...
Inspired Wire: Learn to Twist, Jig, Bend, Hammer, and Wrap for the Prettiest Jewelry EverInspired Wire: Learn to Twist, Jig, Bend, Hammer, and Wrap for the Prettiest Jewelry Ever
Best Price: $12.27
I am admittedly the author's sister, but an avid jewelry hobbyist in my own right. The...


Complete Metalsmith, Student EditionComplete Metalsmith, Student Edition
Best Price: $10.20
This is easy to follow with step by step instructions. If you are interested in learning metal...
The Art of Enameling: Techniques, Projects, InspirationThe Art of Enameling: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration
Best Price: $10.40
I purchased this book for my daughter. She is an advanced metals major in college and was...
Secrets of Rusty Things: Transforming Found Objects into ArtSecrets of Rusty Things: Transforming Found Objects into Art
Best Price: $8.62
I bought this book along with another book on assemblage art. I found this book not just...
Chain Mail Jewelry: Contemporary Designs from Classic TechniquesChain Mail Jewelry: Contemporary Designs from Classic Techniques
Best Price: $14.37
I was looking for a new craft. I make my own beaded jewelry and I found this book to be very...
Making Metal Jewelry: Projects, Techniques, InspirationMaking Metal Jewelry: Projects, Techniques, Inspiration
Best Price: $8.78
As a beginning or even as an intermediate metal-smith, this book is useful for demonstrating...

Links: Inspired Bead and Wire Jewelry CreationsLinks: Inspired Bead and Wire Jewelry Creations
Best Price: $14.27
I fell in love with Jean before I even knew she made jewelry. Her son attends our school and in...
The Backyard Blacksmith: Traditional Techniques for the Modern Smith (Backyard)The Backyard Blacksmith: Traditional Techniques for the Modern Smith (Backyard)
Best Price: $14.79
A good beginners book, But as a working smith I enjoyed it and found some good tricks, and ideas...
Metal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry: Innovative Projects Featuring Resin, Polymer Clay, Fiber, Glass, Ceramics, Collage Materials, and MoreMetal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry: Innovative Projects Featuring Resin, Polymer Clay, Fiber, Glass, Ceramics, Collage Materials, and More
Best Price: $10.50
This book is terrific for the masses! People who want to make mixed media jewelry with PMC, but...
Bead & Wire Art JewelryBead & Wire Art Jewelry
Best Price: $8.67
This book seems to want to be a beginner's guide to bead and wire art. It doesn't come close to...
Creative Metal Clay Jewelry: Techniques, Projects, InspirationCreative Metal Clay Jewelry: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration
Best Price: $8.77
The photos and projects in this book are very inspiring. Without being able to get a 'real life'...

Metal Clay JewelryMetal Clay Jewelry
Best Price: $12.63
This book "makes the creation of fine silver and gold objects a possibility for non-metal...
Silver Threads: Making Wire Filigree JewelrySilver Threads: Making Wire Filigree Jewelry
Best Price: $14.18
I wasn't really sure that I wanted to buy this book. Boy, am I glad I did! Besides the...
Milling: A Complete Course (Workshop Practice)Milling: A Complete Course (Workshop Practice)
Best Price: $21.95
One Minute he is trying to do things all in metric but he is in england so half of it does not...
Making Metal Beads: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration (Lark Jewelry Book)Making Metal Beads: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration (Lark Jewelry Book)
Best Price: $14.53
As a contemporary jeweller I was looking for alternative design ideas to create beaded jewellery...
Metal Craft Discovery Workshop: Create Unique Jewelry, Art Dolls, Collage Art, Keepsakes and More!Metal Craft Discovery Workshop: Create Unique Jewelry, Art Dolls, Collage Art, Keepsakes and More!
Best Price: $11.53
Another excellent resource item for my daughter who is currently just beginning her experience...

Step-by-Step Knifemaking: You Can Do It!Step-by-Step Knifemaking: You Can Do It!
Best Price: $13.94
This is a great book for the beginner to someone who has built some knives But needs help in...
Foxfire 5 (Foxfire)Foxfire 5 (Foxfire)
Best Price: $8.51
As one reviewer has pointed out, there are more words in this one, and less pictures than...
Complete Guide to Making Wire JewelryComplete Guide to Making Wire Jewelry
Best Price: $12.27
Most of the projects in this book have been published in Art Jewelry Magazine. If I had known...
The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing (Complete Book of Locks & Locksmithing)The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing (Complete Book of Locks & Locksmithing)
Best Price: $16.52
This book is well written. It covers basic information that will be helpful to budding...
The Craft of the Japanese SwordThe Craft of the Japanese Sword
Best Price: $26.24
An excellent book. It has all you need to know to either understand the craft of the sword or to...

New Directions in Metal Clay: 25 Creative Jewelry ProjectsNew Directions in Metal Clay: 25 Creative Jewelry Projects
Best Price: $14.55
While at first inviting, this is a book I chose to return. If you have worked in metal clay...
Metal Clay for BeadersMetal Clay for Beaders
Best Price: $8.98
I am new to using this media, so the Tools, Tips, and Techniques section I find quit useful. The...
Gunsmithing: The complete sourcebook of firearms design, construction, alteration, and restoration for amateur and professional gunsmithsGunsmithing: The complete sourcebook of firearms design, construction, alteration, and restoration for amateur and professional gunsmiths
Best Price: $29.59
An excellent book that covers some real information. A must have in any firearms owners lib.,...
The New Complete Guide to the Band Saw: Everything You Need to Know About the Most Important Saw in the ShopThe New Complete Guide to the Band Saw: Everything You Need to Know About the Most Important Saw in the Shop
Best Price: $12.33
I really didn't find anything useful in the manual. My Rikon manual covered the info in the...
Getting Started Making Metal Jewelry (Getting Started series)Getting Started Making Metal Jewelry (Getting Started series)
Best Price: $11.00
I make welded sculptures and want to venture into jewelrymaking. I was looking for a book to...

Woven Wire Jewelry: Contemporary Designs and Creative Techniques (Beadwork How-To)Woven Wire Jewelry: Contemporary Designs and Creative Techniques (Beadwork How-To)
Best Price: $14.45
The jewelry in this book is gorgeous and ultimately not that difficult to make. You will need...
More Metal Clay for Beaders: 18 Innovative ProjectsMore Metal Clay for Beaders: 18 Innovative Projects
Best Price: $12.27
This book is awesome and very inspiring! The projects are plentiful and the instructions are...
Artisan Welding Projects: 25 Decorative Projects for Hobby WeldersArtisan Welding Projects: 25 Decorative Projects for Hobby Welders
Best Price: $12.72
This book has a wide range of projects from beginning to more advanced. The shipment came...
Danny Proulx's 50 Shop-Made Jigs & FixturesDanny Proulx's 50 Shop-Made Jigs & Fixtures
Best Price: $12.75
It's getting to the point that every new jigs and fixtures book is a rehash of some previous one...
Wire & Bead Celtic Jewelry: 35 Quick and Stylish ProjectsWire & Bead Celtic Jewelry: 35 Quick and Stylish Projects
Best Price: $11.80
Book is becoming unglued, and I just started reading it. Never had this happen before. ...

Creative Silver Chains: 20 Dazzling DesignsCreative Silver Chains: 20 Dazzling Designs
Best Price: $10.75
I like the setup, organization, photos, and guidance of this book, but I felt the techniques...
Metal Clay: The Complete Guide: Innovative Techniques to Inspire Any ArtistMetal Clay: The Complete Guide: Innovative Techniques to Inspire Any Artist
Best Price: $14.91
Jackie Truty's book is very easy to use. The sprial binding in a hard back edition makes this...
Classical Loop-in-Loop Chains (Jewelry Crafts)Classical Loop-in-Loop Chains (Jewelry Crafts)
Best Price: $34.00
This is great information with very east to read instructions. Not for the lazy or faint of...
Practical Casting: A Studio Reference, Revised EditionPractical Casting: A Studio Reference, Revised Edition
Best Price: $17.00
Like all of Tim's book this is a keeper. What a great reference to have on hand. I had no prior...
The Colouring, Bronzing and Patination of MetalsThe Colouring, Bronzing and Patination of Metals
Best Price: $50.41
Very nicely done, but I concur with those who believe additional photos are a must. A CD-ROM...

The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels (Model Railroader's Guide To...)The Model Railroader's Guide to Bridges, Trestles & Tunnels (Model Railroader's Guide To...)
Best Price: $12.07
This book is an excellent guide to model railroad bridges, trestles, and tunnels. It presents...
How to Cast Small Metal and Rubber Parts (2nd Edition)How to Cast Small Metal and Rubber Parts (2nd Edition)
Best Price: $8.71
I felt the information was rather old. I'm still looking for a reference I can actually use.
Make Your Own Woodworking Tools: Metalwork Techniques to Create, Customize, and Sharpen in the Home WorkshopMake Your Own Woodworking Tools: Metalwork Techniques to Create, Customize, and Sharpen in the Home Workshop
Best Price: $12.26
I bought this book exactly for what the title mean: make my own woodworking tools. Exactly,...
A Charming Exchange: 25 Jewelry Projects To Create & ShareA Charming Exchange: 25 Jewelry Projects To Create & Share
Best Price: $15.63
Readers will be introduced to techniques and inspiration for creating mixed-media charms and...
500 Metal Vessels: Contemporary Explorations of Containment (500 Series)500 Metal Vessels: Contemporary Explorations of Containment (500 Series)
Best Price: $14.20
I love ALL of the 500 books from Lark. They are great for inspiration and for learning new...

Lathework: A Complete Course (Workshop Practice)Lathework: A Complete Course (Workshop Practice)
Best Price: $10.57
I bought this book in spite of its only review at the time being one-star. And the other...
The Art of BlacksmithingThe Art of Blacksmithing
Best Price: $6.44
I'm still reading this book. The first few chapters are a bit dry, but do set the scene for the...
Metals Technic: A Collection of Techniques for Metalsmiths (Jewelry Crafts)Metals Technic: A Collection of Techniques for Metalsmiths (Jewelry Crafts)
Best Price: $16.05
Wow-this book was a treat! Are you ready to add another dimension to your jewelry making? ...
The Art of Japanese Sword PolishingThe Art of Japanese Sword Polishing
Best Price: $26.40
Very Informative Great book To lean about grades of stones and thier uses
Crocheted Wire Jewelry: Innovative Designs & Projects by Leading ArtistsCrocheted Wire Jewelry: Innovative Designs & Projects by Leading Artists
Best Price: $14.77
I found this book very inspiring. There are many interesting projects. I especially liked the...

Custom Knifemaking: 10 Projects from a Master CraftsmanCustom Knifemaking: 10 Projects from a Master Craftsman
Best Price: $10.44
Being a blacksmith wanting to break into bladesmithing, I bought this book, along with several...
    
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