THIS BOOK TEACHES YOU HOW TO DO SOME AMAZING ART, JEWELRY ART!! IF I HAD ACCESS TO ALL YOU NEED TO CREATE AND CRAFT ELABORATE ITEM'S, THEN WOW-A GREAT WORKSHOP AND HAVE EXTRA KEY'S TO LOCK IT UP, IF YOU HAVE YOUNG ONE'S AROUND, UNLESS YOU ARE FORTUNATE ENOUGH THAT YOUR CHILDREN (GRANDCHILDREN) KNOW TO STAY AWAY FROM EVERYTHING AVAILABLE TO CREATE SOME BEAUTIFUL (BUT IN WRONG HAND'S, DANGEROUS) ITEM'S, BEAUTIFUL ENOUGH FOR PUTTING ON DISPLAY AT AN ART VENUE OF SOME SORT'S!! I AM SURE IT TAKES SOME TIME TO ACCUMULATE AND TAKE SOME $'S, AS WELL, TO OBTAIN THE TOOL'S, AS WELL AS MATERIAL'S IN THIS TEXTBOOK!! IT IS VERY VERY DETAILED AND INFORMATIVE, BUT THE PRODUCT DETAIL'S EXPLAINS CLEARLY THAT EVEN A BEGINNER CAN LEARN AND APPLY THE SKILLS, RIGHT AWAY!! WRONG!! THERE ARE MANY (EXPENSIVE), MATERIAL'S THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW AND WHERE TO OBTAIN, LET ALONE, THE NECESSARY (TO EVEN CREATE A SMALLER ITEM) TOOLS, ETC. VERY GOOD, AS I SAID, TEXTBOOK FROM A HIGH SCHOOL (HIGHER LEVEL-11TH 12TH GRADE) OR COLLEGE WITH ACCESS TO ALL ITEM'S-GOLD, SILVER, COPPER AND BRASS, ETC., AS WELL AS MANY MANY DIFFERENT STAGES, SO MANY MANY DIFFERENT LIQUID'S, POWDER'S, ETC. I WROTE A LOT-TO PUT IT MILDLY, BUT DON'T DO WHAT I DID AND BUY IT EXPECTING TO BE ABLE TO CREATE AN ITEM OR 2 AND ONLY NEEDRead full review
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Prior to my wife's intention to return to college as a mature student, I purchased several books for her on 'Silversmithing', and it is Jinks McGrath's book that she values most highly. In fact her lecturer reccomended it to all the students on the Jewllery Making & Design course. It is an invaluable guide to the beginner with its easy to follow instructions and information. It is well laid out with precise information and an easy reference source to fall back on. This book is well written and it's a very picturesque encyclopedia. Not too technical but still very informative with the author's step by step format. Those of you who are pursuing Jewlery as a hobby or a career will want to add this book to your library. You won't be disappointed.
This is a wonderful book for those who think outside the box. This book covers what the other books only hint at. Each technique is described in a manner to educate and does not confuse the reader. The knowledge base of Jinks McGrath is extensive. I was left with a desire to run right out to my local craft store instead of the local bead store. I am going to make my own beads to be used in my own designs. I feel confident that my designs will work because this book is going to walk me through each element of the design. I am now searching for other books written by Jinks. I did not notice any cons, only pros. The pictures and illustrations were done masterfully. I was a little hesitant to order a book from the early 1990's, but this book will never be out of style. Just like having to learn your ABC's prior to being able to read; you need to learn the basic creating techniques before designing and creating your own jewelry masterpieces. Each of the 40 techniques are not only described, but a sample design is provided as well. This book is a keeper. Do yourself a favor and add it to your craft library.Read full review
A really good fundamental jewelry making book with plenty of photos by a most knowledgeable pro.
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Good for beginners.
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