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    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

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

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    lol i have just done that too and two others lol
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    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.

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    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
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    I heartily recommend the Jinks McGrath one too. Is the author a he or a she?
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    I'm with Miz George on that!

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    I'd recommend the Jinks McGrath (female) and the two in one as well, both are excellent for beginners. I met Jinks McGrath at Art in Action and she had some fabulous bright blue lapis jewellery. She said she'd brought the lapis back from Afganistan where she'd been setting up a jewellery school!

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    The Jinks McGrath one was so good instead of curling up in bed for a good read I got up at 2 in the morning to try out some of the things I'd seen in the book. I think it's a definate must as a ref for beginners. I also have the Tim McCreight's book which is very good but probably a bit too 'heavy' for someone just starting out, it's better as a follow-up book to help refine your skills

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