Hi everyone,
I’m working on a website (jewelryartistguild.com) which began as a
local group here in Asheville, but has gotten internet members from
around the world. I’m working on a list of favorite jewelry related
books and web resources to list on the site. I need some suggestions
of ‘must read’ books or ‘must visit’ sites to add to these pages.
Thanks,
Jeanne
Jeannius Designs
http://www.jeannius.com
This is what we ran while in school as far as books and it seemed to
be a good starting place:
No. 1 Reference book:
Jewelry Concepts & Technology, Oppi Untracht, Doubleday, August 1982
or
Theory and Practice of Goldsmithing (Jewelry Crafts,) Erhard Brepohl,
Tim McCreight, Charles Lewton-Brain
Great Gem ID starter:
Gemstones of the World, Walter Schumann, Sterling, December 1997
or
Gemstones of the World: 3rd Edition, Walter Schumann, Sterling,
November 2006
Silversmithing:
Silver-smithing, William Seitz, Chilton Book Company, June 2003
Chasing and Repousse:
Moving Metal, Author: Adolf Steines translated from the German
Good additions:
The Complete Metalsmith, Tim McCreight, Sterling Publishing, December
1991
or
Complete Metalsmith: Professional Edition, Tim McCreight, Davis,
February 2005
The Jewelry Workshop Safey Report, Charles J. Lewton-Brain
Patinas for small studios, Charles Lewton-Brain
Forming using metal characteristics: Fold forming : introduction and
technical procedures, Charles Lewton-Brain
Kindest,
K. David Woolley
Fredericton, NB
Diversiform Metal Art & Jewellery