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Dennis
25-08-2010, 07:44 AM
I Don't usually rave about books, But The Workbench Guide To Jewellery Techniques, Anastasia Young 2010, is the most comprehensive book on jewellery making I have ever seen. Suitable for experienced jewellers and utter beginners it covers every aspect of jewellery making you need ever know with brief but comprehensive instructions in plain English.
There are also parts on history, setting up a workshop, tools, design and marketing. The illustrations are clear and the photographs of good quality. please have a look at it, Dennis.
No, She is not my Auntie.

ps_bond
25-08-2010, 08:49 AM
Morning Dennis -

How do you feel this one compares with the older tomes, such as Untracht?

Joe
25-08-2010, 08:57 AM
I've never been disappointed in your recommendations Dennis, on the strength of which it gets popped straight into my Amazon basket!

MuranoSilver
25-08-2010, 09:33 AM
Just bought it too (you can never have too many fabulous books) ;)

jille
25-08-2010, 11:04 AM
I bought this book a little while ago, I read Carole's recommendation, as a beginner I'm looking for books teaching techniques, so when I design something i can find out how to make it. It is a great book
Jill

Dennis
25-08-2010, 01:41 PM
Well Peter,
Straight from the shoulder, I have Untracht 1969, but it is a large antiquated tome, full of information, if you can but access it without living in the index. It is very intimidating to beginners and makes no concession to modern studio jewellery. Also it is in black and white. This new book may say nothing to master craftsmen, but to me as an amateur it gives the perfect introduction to each subsection of jewellery making. Should I want to know more I would go to specialised books such as: Metals Technic, Hydraulic Die Forming, Hinges and Hinge-Based Catches, Creative stone Setting...The list is pretty well endless.
I'm sorry if this has turned into one of my rants,

Kind regards, Dennis.

caroleallen
25-08-2010, 05:40 PM
It's my favourite too Dennis and I agree with you about Untracht.

Tabby66
25-08-2010, 06:55 PM
I've had the Anastasia Young book a few months ago and also have to say it is my most used book! My definite favourite. I have taught myself flush settings, etching and applying gold leaf (practising them all still). Easy to use and clear instructions even for a novice like me!

Have very recently been in receipt of the Untracht book (not the 2010 release) and find it interesting though as Dennis says it's not the esiest book, I find it very antiquated in feel, however when you find what you want it's a goldmine of valuable information. If I had to have one of them on my desert island it would be Young's, (with and endless supply of tools and materials of course!!)

Tabby

Joe
25-08-2010, 08:48 PM
Yes but you open Untracht and find yourself lost in details of other cultures and times... it's less a text than a book of exotica; a reservoir for inspiration; a place to discover things you didn't realise you didn't know.

ps_bond
25-08-2010, 09:06 PM
Well, from those descriptions it sounds like it probably ought to be on my bookshelf as well. There's a few more of the Lark 500 books I wouldn't mind too (had a quick look at Metal Vessels while at West Dean), so I think Amazon might be getting a visit.

Mia
26-08-2010, 01:16 PM
Yes but you open Untracht and find yourself lost in details of other cultures and times... it's less a text than a book of exotica; a reservoir for inspiration; a place to discover things you didn't realise you didn't know.

Oh dear! Now I'll have to have another book.

Joe
31-08-2010, 06:44 PM
Dennis, thank you!! What a brilliant book, proving once again that your recommendations are worth careful consideration (I have a reel of stainless binding wire and a pair of short titanium tweezers on my bench from earlier advices).

meriah
18-04-2011, 09:53 AM
Thank you Dennis for the tip! I think good books can never be too many, there's always something new to see and to learn!

medusa
18-04-2011, 09:11 PM
well I only have the tim mccreight book, so I think I can fully justify a new book.

medusa
18-04-2011, 09:23 PM
I've just looked at her site. Holy cow! her work is amazing! It's not often I see jewellery and ~I~ ~just~ ~want~

Kathryn Harrison
09-08-2011, 12:34 PM
Ack, I think I've not pre booked all my pay and I get paid next week! Thanks for the recommendation it looks perfect for me!

Dennis
10-08-2011, 05:53 AM
Hi Kathryn,

I enjoyed looking at your work. If you get stuck on technique just ask and the members will do what they can to help. Regards, Dennis.

Kathryn Harrison
10-08-2011, 11:22 AM
Hi Kathryn,

I enjoyed looking at your work. If you get stuck on technique just ask and the members will do what they can to help. Regards, Dennis.

Thank you for having a look, as I'm sure you can see I'm a total beginnger but it is great fun. I did an evening class at the beginning of the year but I don't think I can afford to do one this autumn as we're hoping to move. So with a few books and some pestering on here I hope to keep learning till janurary when I can afford classes again.

sonia
10-08-2011, 07:21 PM
Oh dear! Now I'll have to have another book.

Snap!

I have Anastasia's book and as a beginner find it a wealth of information.

Sonia
x

Kathryn Harrison
11-08-2011, 11:08 AM
Snap!

I have Anastasia's book and as a beginner find it a wealth of information.

Sonia
x

I've just received notification of it being dispatched by amazon, I hope it arrives tomorrow!!

gemheaven
06-09-2011, 08:44 AM
I bought this for myself for my birthday ~ its a great book :)

ShinyLauren
11-09-2011, 06:51 AM
Thanks for the recommendations - have added it to my Amazon wishlist.

Patstone
11-09-2011, 01:31 PM
Hiya, just looked on Amazon for "The Workbench Guide To Jewellery Techniques, Anastasia Young", but there seems to be two, both have different covers and both 2010 editions, are they both the same inside I wonder.

Kwant
11-09-2011, 04:13 PM
How odd, same number of pages and different publishers.

Well I have the goldie coloured one published by Thames and Hudson and it is excellent, if that is any help :0)

Dennis
11-09-2011, 07:20 PM
Yes, I think I have the same one as Kwant. The other might be the USA edition. Dennis.

Patstone
12-09-2011, 08:54 AM
yes thats possible, anyway I have the same one as you, I saw the other one and thought it was different, but its probably the same inside.

little rabbit
20-09-2011, 11:27 AM
thankxxxx Dennis, just ordered from Amazon. xxxxx

Margaret

Anat Golan
04-11-2011, 05:54 AM
Hi Dennis, I went and had a look and there are two books by her. Can you be more specific and tell me which one you thing is so good?
Thanks Anat

Dennis
04-11-2011, 12:42 PM
Please look at the attachment to my post of 11.9.11 above.

Anat Golan
04-11-2011, 01:28 PM
Thank you Dennis.