An authoritative stepbystep manual combining tutorials inspirational galleries extensive crossreferencing and advice on metal jewelrymaking. Thanks to the popularity of workshops and classes metal jewelrymaking is no longer the exclusive realm of professional jewelry designers. Now with a little patience and the right instruction anyone can learn to create beautiful jewelry with metalsmithing techniques. This book is one of the most comprehensive volumes on metal jewelrymaking available. Freshly commissioned fullcolour photographs accompany detailed stepbystep tutorials while comprehensive sidebars detail the relevant considerations for applying each technique to a variety of different metals with crossreferences where applicable. The book also includes profiles of contemporary practitioners providing readers with an understanding of a wide range of different working methods materials and developing techniques. With its combination of tutorials inspirational galleries extensive crossreferencing and advice Metalsmithing for Jewelry Makers is an authoritative reference that is guaranteed to appeal to professionals and amateurs alike.