Bruce Baker Studio
I was blown away — this is truly complete. I hope it gets the recognition it deserves… it's a masterpiece.


Tammy Powley, About.com
If you are a super-serious metal worker, you’ll like this version, which is twice as big as the Student Edition.


Tom & Kay Benham, Lapidary Journal
… a smart, stylish cover and larger binding rings … expanded many topics … a legacy for future generations.


Book Description
Spiral-bound to lie flat, and handsomely packaged with a rigid fabric cover and plastic band to hold sketches and notes, this information-packed technique source book is on every professional metalworker's must-have list. Filled with drawings and charts, it goes into incredible depth on every crucial topic: materials, tools, shaping, surfaces, joining, color, finishing, casting, stones and stonesetting, chains and clasps, and findings and mechanisms. Need details on bench accessories? Find out about bench pins and how to use them, squares, knives, scrapers, sanding boards, pliers racks, and more. Want to know about gems? A Gem Summary Chart gives the name, colors, cuts, hardness, and heat sensitivity of the top 50-and that's just the beginning. It's practically required reading for professionals!



About the Author
Tim McCreight has been teaching metalsmithing for almost three decades. He brings his years of experience and his passion for the field into every page.

FROM THE PUBLISHER