Customer Reviews
A very good overview - By: , 09 Dec 2003 
As an apprentice goldsmith, I found this book to be a fantastic supplement to what I'm learning now. The text is well-written & clear. There could be some improvements to the illustrations & some topics are covered too briefly (which is understandable, given the amount of material that has been covered). I would definitely recommend this book to all interestedin metalwork.
Excellent spiral bound reference guide. - By: , 22 Apr 1999 
I keep this book closeby at all times. Lots of technical data & useful charts. If you work with Jewelry or just create Works of Art out of various metals, this book will help out. Contains just about everything from Agate to Zinc. Nice softcover book too.
excellent reference book - By: , 22 Apr 1999 RECOMMENDED TO ME BY MY INSTRUCTOR FOR JEWELRY MAKING. IT IS A STANDARD REFERENCE FOR THE TRADE.
A MUST HAVE for any Metalsmith - By: , 08 Sep 1997 If you can only afford one metalsmithing book this is the one to get! This is the best introduction to metalsmithing book I have ever found. It is chock full of information to help one get started working with metal. This book is divided into 8 major sections including; materials, surfaces, shaping, joining, casting, stones, mechanisms, & tools. It also includes a handy reference section that I use nearly every time I'min the shop. The book is full of illustrations, Mr. McCreight is pleasing concise with text. The book seems to have the budget metalsmithin mind offering many low cost methods & tools. The book even includes plans for two home built Jewelry benches, one inexpensive pine & the other a nicer hardwood. I made the inexpensive one 6 or seven years ago while I wasin college & still use it today! The book is also thoughtfully bound with a metal spiral wire binding. This allows the book to lie flat on you table while you work. Hats off to Mr. McCreight. Order this one Today.
