Jewelry Concepts and Technology
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Robert Hale Ltd Number of pages: 840 Language: English (Original Language) Language: English (Unknown) Language: English (Published) |
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the jewellery makers bible.
Review date: 2008-01-05 Rating: 10 out of 10
Without hesitation I would hail this enormous volume as THE bible for professional jewellers/makers.
I'm not sure what this book does NOT contain about the various jewellery/metalworking proceedures that exsist. I tend to love books in this subject that have lots of pictures/eye candy and inspiration. Although this book is not really a gallery in this way, it does not have lots of glossy coloured pictures of work - there are some, most black and white - but the sheer volume of techniques and methods that are truly explained - in a variety of ways - make this an essential book in this field.
Anything I want to understand or learn about I can find it in here. Its incredible.
It explains traditional methods, modern methods, how you could do something on a budget, or with tools and machines. Its got it all. It gives examples of simple studio set ups, elaborate set ups, the works! I have yet to know all that this book contains but so far it has revealed info on whatever I have searched in it for!
Its a manual. Its a lot of writing and explaining and teaching - so if jewellery making is a hobby for you or something you only dip your toe into then this book probably isn't neccesary. I owned a lot of other jewellery realted books before this one and I think that it was only when I became serious about metalwork and jewellery that I really appreciated what this book can offer.
It is massive and it is functional. So, seekers of the pretty volumes laden with colour pictures and projects - look elsewhere. This is a hard worker book of all of it! Its all about the learning of all the techniques. Those other type of attractive books are brilliant and really inspiring and useful for learning (I own MANY!). This is just more serious and practical. Highly Recommended for all serious jewellers and metalworkers.
Reviews
Fantastic book
Review date: 2007-12-16 Rating: 10 out of 10
I have found this really useful to learn different techniques and to use as a reference. Anyone studying jewellery will enjoy this book. There are plenty of photographs and drawings thoughout the book of equipment, pieces of jewellery and showing how to do these techniques. I love this book and i'm sure i'll continue to use it in the future.
Remarkable book
Review date: 2001-07-18 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is the most desirable book on jewellery techniques written this century. It is a vast storehouse of information about all aspects of jewellery making
Essential jeweller's reference book
Review date: 2000-11-15 Rating: 8 out of 10
During my studies, I found Untracht's book to be the most comprehensive and useful reference available. Every concept, tool, mixture and procedure is thoroughly explained - also providing ample alternatives and ideas. This book is the ultimate aid to practical, functional and durable jewellery manufacture.
I like this book and have found it inspirational.
Review date: 1999-04-25 Rating: 10 out of 10
Mr Untracht has a very wide knowledge of his subject and its practitioners. His explanations of tools, techniques and processes are excellent and, although mainly biased toward the American and craft end of the business, is not to be faulted for that. I like it and recommend it.
Product Details/Specifications
Authors:
Oppi Untracht
Recording label: Robert Hale Ltd
Manufacturer: Robert Hale Ltd
EAN: 9780709196167
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey decimal number: 739
ISBN: 0709196164
Number of items: 1
Number of pages: 840
Publication date: 1985
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: English (Published)
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