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solitarysmagick
31-08-2012, 01:02 PM
Hi Guys..

I have had a clearout and traded a couple of old books on amazon. I now have a giftcard for around £50 and was wondering what jewellery making/silversmithing books people would recommend?

Rachael x

Wallace
31-08-2012, 01:12 PM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Designing-Making-Jewellery-Sarah-Macrae/dp/1861264275/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346418706&sr=8-1

this one is something that covers the basics very well. I still revisit it and it is my only dog eared book as it is so well used.



http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Workbench-Guide-Jewelry-Techniques/dp/050051514X/ref=pd_cp_b_1

I like this one too, it is a great resource.

I am sure there are plenty of books..... I have my own library, pretty much as most of us probably do. But for starters, these are clear, informative and the work carried out is the work of the authors/artists, which for me is a bonus.

good luck with whichever books you select Rachael

springeth
31-08-2012, 02:23 PM
I don't have much of a library yet, but of the few I have:

My favourite one for beginners as it's just really clear and simple:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jewellery-Making-Complete-Course-Beginners/dp/184543238X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346422841&sr=1-1

My current favourite fullstop as I love gems and wanted to learn more stone setting techniques:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Guide-Gemstone-Settings-Styles-Techniques/dp/1408154994/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346422928&sr=1-1

^ beautifully illustrated with photos, LOADS of techniques (including quite a few I'd never heard of or seen before), good for inspiration. That said, not sure how much is duplicated content from her other book which Wallace mentioned above (I've just ordered that one).

MeadMoon
31-08-2012, 04:22 PM
My vote would go to the two Anastasia Young books mentioned above. They are both great reference resources.

solitarysmagick
31-08-2012, 05:32 PM
Thanks for the recommendations :) I was looking at the workbench guide the other day, that one looks like a good candidate, and I already have the Anastatia Young one for stone settings as I have a thing for gems and hope to get into that eventually :) For those of you who share my enthusiasm for pretty rocks, I absolutely LOVE this book, couldn't put it down once I'd got it :)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jewellers-Directory-Gemstones-Complete-Appraising/dp/0713676566/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346434328&sr=1-1

Dennis
31-08-2012, 06:56 PM
Any serious collection of books on jewellery making must contain the Complete Metalsmith, by Tim McCreight. However if it appeals to you, don't buy the professional version, which has a spiral bound hard cover. It is so awkward to close that you might well end up flinging it across the room and doing a lot of damage. Dennis

solitarysmagick
31-08-2012, 07:12 PM
Any serious collection of books on jewellery making must contain the Complete Metalsmith, by Tim McCreight. However if it appeals to you, don't buy the professional version, which has a spiral bound hard cover. It is so awkward to close that you might well end up flinging it across the room and doing a lot of damage. Dennis

What a coincidence.. I have just put this book on my wishlist on amazon :) It looks very interesting and one I think I will definately be getting.

Wallace
31-08-2012, 07:35 PM
Any serious collection of books on jewellery making must contain the Complete Metalsmith, by Tim McCreight. However if it appeals to you, don't buy the professional version, which has a spiral bound hard cover. It is so awkward to close that you might well end up flinging it across the room and doing a lot of damage. Dennis


now I remember where mine went! lol

Tabby66
31-08-2012, 07:42 PM
The Anastasia Young book is a very user friendly book!

SilverBouillon
23-02-2013, 11:56 AM
I already have the Anastasia Young one for stone settings as I have a thing for gems and hope to get into that eventually
I got that book recently, and absolutely love it. I got many books, but this one makes me feel I'm attending the jewelry school.
I did not know that she also wrote The Workbench Guide, I'm going to buy that right now!
The best.

medusa
24-02-2013, 11:46 AM
Any serious collection of books on jewellery making must contain the Complete Metalsmith, by Tim McCreight. However if it appeals to you, don't buy the professional version, which has a spiral bound hard cover. It is so awkward to close that you might well end up flinging it across the room and doing a lot of damage. Dennis

I have that version and have had no problems with it. I really like the fact I can prop it up or fold it right over without it jumping around like stitched or glued books do. It also looks and feels lovely as well which is no reason for buying a book, but it helps!

I've got the A Young books on my birthday wish list.

SilverBouillon
24-02-2013, 01:30 PM
I have that version and have had no problems with it.

Same with me. As for a content, I prefer this one over the hard cover edition.

medusa
24-02-2013, 02:44 PM
I wasn't clear, I meant I had the hardback, spiral bound version.

SilverBouillon
24-02-2013, 03:36 PM
I wasn't clear, I meant I had the hardback, spiral bound version.

My post was confusing. I meant that I use this one http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41vTX%2B3DtML.jpg

way more than this one:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61SzRvKC5sL._AA300_.jpg