Good books??

**amazingbabe** · 17-08-2009, 10:44 AM

Hi folks, am just starting out on the metal smithing side of things and i was just wondering if there is a book out there that would teach me the basic's...
I have seen on other forums "the complete metal smith by Tim McCreight... Can anyone vouch for this??? or maybe others?? xoxox

**bustagasket** · 17-08-2009, 10:47 AM

Have a look at this thread some helpful suggestions there http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/sho...ighlight=books

**amazingbabe** · 17-08-2009, 10:54 AM

Thank you so much for that su,,, I knew i had seen that forum in my travels, cheers for that!!! xxx Am off to order The complete metalsmith woo hoo!!!

**bustagasket** · 17-08-2009, 11:25 AM

lol i have just done that too and two others lol

**mizgeorge** · 17-08-2009, 02:27 PM

I think the Tim McCreight is a great reference book, but perhaps not necessarily one to learn from - it's not designed for that.

Two I'd thoroughly recommend are Jinks McGrath's http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jewellery-Ma...0519169&sr=8-1

and also the two in one manual: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jewellery-Tw...0519213&sr=8-1

Both cover projects and techniques, and are extremely well illustrated.

**bustagasket** · 17-08-2009, 02:54 PM

I already have the first one george - was studying it all day yesterday and have now put your other recommendation on my wish list thank you

**Julie Moss** · 17-09-2009, 11:45 AM

Another really good book, especially if you want to set stones is Creative Stone Setting. Can't remember the author off the top of my head but i think it's published by A C & Black. Well worth the investment....

**agent_44** · 17-09-2009, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Julie Moss

Another really good book, especially if you want to set stones is Creative Stone Setting. Can't remember the author off the top of my head but i think it's published by A C & Black. Well worth the investment....

John Cogswell - and yes, its a fab book, every detail of every variation/possibility seems to be covered in what I have read of it so far.

**lorraineflee** · 17-09-2009, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by agent_44

John Cogswell - and yes, its a fab book, every detail of every variation/possibility seems to be covered in what I have read of it so far.

I've just bought this (after seeing it recommended her earlier) it seems really good -- easy writing style and easy to follow explanations of what to do!
Lorraine

**The Dragon** · 17-09-2009, 10:33 PM

Ok I've given in to a bit more retail therapy! lol

I've just bought the John Cogswell book and the Jinks McGrath on rings as well, I need to expand my collection to include rings anyway.

The nice thing was I ended up ordering them through the Book Depository and paying quite a bit less for them than originally expected, don't know if any of you other guys have come across them yet but they do have a large title range and in most cases are cheaper than Amazon