Title: The Goldsmith's Handbook, Containing Full Instructions for the Alloying and Working of Gold : Including the Art of Alloying, Melting, Reducing, Colouring, Collecting and Refining; The Processes of Manipulation, Recovery of Waste, Chemical and Physical Prop
Publisher: Forgotten Books Apr 2018
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0265454883
ISBN 13: 9780265454886
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 19 millimeters depth
Weight: 925 grams

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Master the craft of gold with a practical, hands-on guide to alloying, melting, coloring, and refining.

This essential reference is written for jewelers, goldsmiths, and their apprentices, offering clear instruction and tested methods that you can apply in daily work. The book presents a thorough approach to the art, including new ideas for mixing alloys and reliable recipes for solders, enamels, and other common techniques.

This edition compiles practical techniques used in the workshop, with attention to accuracy and ease of use. It covers the core processes of manipulating precious metal, from alloying and melting to refining, with attention to the needs of the trade and the realities of a working shop. You’ll find guidance shaped by years of hands-on experience, designed to help you improve efficiency and outcomes in the jeweller’s workshop.

Step-by-step methods for alloying gold, melting, reducing, coloring, and refining
Practical rules and recipes for solders, enamels, and related techniques
Methods for mixing alloys, plus case studies and tips drawn from everyday practice
Tables and reference data on specific gravities, alloys, and related properties

Ideal for readers of the jeweller's workshop and metalworkers seeking a clear, reliable reference for daily tasks and long‑term skill development.

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