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title: "Metal Techniques for Craftsmen: A Basic Manual for Craftsmen on the Methods of Forming and Decorating Metals -with 769 Illustrations"
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# Metal Techniques for Craftsmen: A Basic Manual for Craftsmen on the Methods of Forming and Decorating Metals -with 769 Illustrations

**Brand:** oppi untracht
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- **What is this?** Metal Techniques for Craftsmen: A Basic Manual for Craftsmen on the Methods of Forming and Decorating Metals -with 769 Illustrations by oppi untracht
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## Customer Reviews

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    Encyclopedic knowledge, but not for beginners.
  

*by K***Z on Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2017*

In order to really understand modern techniques, a jeweler must delve into the old ways. Even with the current technologies of CAD design, via programs such as Matrix, there is no substitute for the old ways. For example, inlays,granulation, and filigree are just two examples that this book covers that cannot be duplicated by modern methods. If you want to master your craft you should get this book. However, I must tell you, it is not a book for beginners. You must have a basic understanding of either gold or silversmithing to really grasp the contents of this book. Although there is basic information in this book, it isn't specifically illuminated as a how-to book for beginners. Even for the intermediate, the book doesn't necessarily lay out every technique, step by step, with copious details. Rather, it gives a general explanation assuming that one has a grasp of the basics.

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    One of the BEST books on Jewelry making ever!
  

*by C***2 on Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020*

I started out learning jewelry making with this awesome book! It's comprehensive and in depth. Things have changed since it first came out but there is so much fabulous info. here you can't go wrong. Years ago my old book got water damaged, and I finally replaced it. My studio is not a studio without this book for reference.

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    A Truly Classic Work
  

*by S***Y on Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2010*

I checked this book out a few times over twenty years ago in the localcounty library, and vowed I'd someday have my own copy.Well, I have one now.It says "Basic Manual" in the title, but let me assure you, this isno dumbed down simplistic text. It goes into gloriously Old Worldstyle detail of all of the 'basic' physical procedures and techniquesany aspiring metal artist could ever need or want.The late author's love for his subject shines brightly through everysingle page. Where in this world can you find that anymore?There's even a chapter on iron and steel work, a subject not normallycovered in books intended for jewellers.The one flaw it has...is that it's by now years out of print andis edging into the Rare Book category; prices for the remainingeditions are going up into the "oh my gods, do I really wanna paythat much for a book??" zone, and I count myself EXTREMELY LUCKYto have acquired the one I have at the (comparatively) ridiculouslylow price I paid.It absolutely deserves to be reprinted for the up-and-comingyounger folks.

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