The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques

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Summary: Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques
Review: I found this book to be too much of a beginner's guide and superficial in describing the techniques, but it is probably good information for most amateurs.

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Summary: A must for those embarking on a career in Jewllery Making
Review: Prior to my wife's intention to return to college as a mature student, I purchased several books for her on 'Silversmithing', and it is Jinks McGrath's book that she values most highly. In fact her lecturer reccomended it to all the students on the Jewllery Making & Design course. It is an invaluable guide to the beginner with its easy to follow instructions and information. It is well laid out with precise information and an easy reference source to fall back on. You won't be disappointed.

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Summary: Great illustrations & details
Review: The author includes a wide variety of jewelry making techniques primarily dealing with metalsmithing. Full color pictures wonderfully illustrate each section. Simple wire projects, such as making jump rings to more advanced techniques such as inlaying are shown and described with enough detail to understand, but not overwhelm the reader. I'd recommend this book for the beginner who wants to learn about jewelry making, or for those who just want to learn more about jewelry making. Also included is a Themes section of artistic jewelry that will inspire you.

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Summary: encyclopedia of jewelery making techniques
Review: This book is a very useful guide for those who wish to set up at home or in a small retail business since it provides the reader with enough information to confidently tackle all but the most difficult jobs.This book can also help the adventuresome to expand their scope by providing a lot of technical info which allows one to expand one's range of thinking.

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Summary: An excellent supplement to your library.
Review: This book is well written and it's a very picturesque encyclopedia. Not too technical but still very informative with the author's step by step format. Those of you who are pursuing Jewlery as a hobby or a career will want to add this book to your library.

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Summary: A must have book for the jewelry designer at any level.
Review: This is an excellent book for any level of jewelry artist. It is a beautifully designed book with wonderful full color photographs and easy to follow , well written text. A must have book for the jewelry designer at any level of expertise as well as basic.

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Summary: a great reference for beginner
Review: With easy understand and step-by-step instruction, this is a great book for a beginner in jewelry design. In this book, it shows most of useful tools and methods in jewelry making with clear images.