This newly revised book presents the craft of metalworking as an accessible art form even for the most inexperienced beginner. Artists will develop valuable skills as they learn to work with a variety of materials. The stepping stones to creating this wearable art form are clearly outlined:

• examples of jewelry and metalwork from ancient to contemporary
• 10 full-color illustrations demonstrating several crafting methods
• concise, easy-to-follow instructions covering every essential element of metalsmithing
• more than 200 full-color photographs highlighting each technique

  About the Author

  Tim McCreight, an accomplished metalsmith, heads the department of Metalsmithing and Jewelry at the Maine College of Art in Portland. He has written six books including The Complete Metalsmith, which has become standard text for classes and self starters around the world.