Silversmithing: A Manual of Design and Technique (Paperback)

Keith Smith

ISBN 10: 1861267983 / ISBN 13: 9781861267986

Editore: Crowood Press (UK), Ramsbury, 2005

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Paperback. The craft of the silversmith has changed little over the centuries, but the metal has always inspired craftsmen to develop new techniques and designs. This book explains those techniques and emphasises the importance of design to encourage students to be creators rather than technicians. The works illustrated underline the scope for imaginative and original thinking that is open to the modern silversmith.; Advice on the workshop, selection of tools, metals and health and safety; Step-by-step instruction on the techniques, from simple sinking to more advanced handles; Ideas for decoration, finishing and polishing; Practical line-drawings and inspirational photographs The art of the silversmith has changed little over the centuries, although the metal has continually inspired those who work in silver to develop new techniques and designs. This outstanding guide explains those techniques, emphasizing the importance of design. "Silversmithing: A Manual of Design and Technique "offers advice on the workshop and selection of tools and metals; step-by-step instruction on the techniques, from simple sinking to hollow handles and spouts; and ideas for decoration, finishing, and polishing. Throughout, the illustrated works underscore the scope of creativity and originality open to the modern silversmith. Keith Smith taught Silversmithing at England's Loughborough College of Art and Design for over 30 years. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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• Titolo: Silversmithing: A Manual of Design and Technique (Paperback)
• Editore: Crowood Press (UK), Ramsbury
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1861267983
• ISBN 13: 9781861267986
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: new

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The art of the silversmith has changed little over the centuries, although the metal has continually inspired those who work in silver to develop new techniques and designs. This outstanding guide explains those techniques, emphasizing the importance of design. Silversmithing: A Manual of Design and Technique offers advice on the workshop and selection of tools and metals; step-by-step instruction on the techniques, from simple sinking to hollow handles and spouts; and ideas for decoration, finishing, and polishing. Throughout, the illustrated works underscore the scope of creativity and originality open to the modern silversmith. Keith Smith taught Silversmithing at England’s Loughborough College of Art and Design for over 30 years.

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