COMPLETE METALSMITH, PROFESSIONAL EDITION
By Tim McCreight
Widely recognized as one of the most frequently referred to texts in the field, this third edition of McCreight's classic work sets the standard. With extensive coverage of materials, techniques, tools, best-practices and technical information, this book is a complete and useful resource for metalsmiths at all levels and is a common sight on benches around the world. Chapters deal with what is happening at the bench – joining, forming, coloring, etc. Through more than 1600 drawings and scores of commonsense tips, this book is as accessible as it is comprehensive.
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312 pages
9.25" x 7.75" (23 x 20 cm)
1500+ drawings in color
concealed wiro binding
cloth hardcover
isbn: 9781929565054
print: $50
digital: $14.95 iBook / $9.99 Kindle
See also: The Complete Metalsmith, Student Edition
HISTORY OF COMPLETE METALSMITH
In 1982, Tim McCreight wrote The Complete Metalsmith known for the spiral binding, a thousand drawings and handwritten text. In 1991 it was revised, enlarged, and typeset. In 2004, the book went through a complete overhaul that resulted in a Student and Professional versions. In recent years both editions have been made available in digital format. The earlier versions you see below are now out of print.
