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 book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Title: Silversmithing: A Manual of Design and Technique
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd, United Kingdom, Ramsbury
Publication Date: 2005
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1861267983
ISBN 13: 9781861267986
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Weight: 481 grams

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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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Keith Smith taught Silversmithing at Loughborough College of Art and Design for over thirty years and was Course Leader at its highly-regarded Silversmithing and Jewellery Department. He was made a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in 1977 and is a member of The Association of British Designer Silversmiths.

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