Pieh Tool

This is a great book to own if you want to learn the basics of metalworking.  Illustrations and detailed instructions for 55 projects: coasters, candlesticks, water pitchers, platters, silent butler, reading lamp, many more. Work with pewter, copper, silver, brass, and aluminum. Information on tools and processes, and over 60 other plates. 

Young and Fennell

This book covers methods of making many types of sculptures such as mold making and ceramic shell casting.  Includes an eleven-page glossary of terms and charts.  Over 90 illustrations and charts.

Sandy Baum Introduction by Roy Skodnick

See beautiful hammered copper vessels made long ago and today at Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico, a small town in the southwest state of Michoacan. From nothing more than a chunk of copper or sheet metal, artists here have spent centuries creating both useful and decorative copper items, with specially made hand tools and machinery. The richness of the work has undergone a marked improvement in design, materials, and finish during the second half of the twentieth century. Hundreds of copper items from the Museo Nacional de Cobre illustrate the art's evolution. 393 colorful photographs, an historical perspective, list and introductions to 540 copper artists, and detailed descriptions combine in this impressive reference. Be inspired to visit Mexico's Michoacan state and Santa Clara del Cobre, to meet the artists in their workshops.

Pina

The collectible appeal of Mexican metal art can be attributed to artistic quality, variety, and large production volume. In addition to jewelry, it includes wearable art, table art, and wall art, with something for everyone. See Mexican jewelry and metal art made with copper, brass, alpaca, and silver. From glass mosaics on brass to silver jewelry inlaid with crushed stone, to metal combinations such as metales casados, the variety in color, texture, and form is wonderful. While other books have made significant contributions to raising awareness of Mexico-designed silver jewelry, little has been written about other metal objects, often made by the very same designers, such as Salvador Teran, Los Castillos, Miguel Martinez, Miguel Pineda, Estele Popowski, and Bernice Goodspeed. Additional names found on illustrated brass and mixed-metal items include Maya, Toño, Cecilia, Caballo, and Victoria. Detailed captions with value ranges accompany 1000+ color photographs. Includes a bibliography, index, illustrated glossary, and illustrated hallmarks.

 
Penny Chittim Morrill & Carole A. Berk

Here is the powerful story of the silver renaissance in Mexico from the 1920s to the present. The wealth of color photos showcases the incomparable beauty of these works in silver. Extensive research sheds new light on the life and art of William Spratling, Margot van Voorhies, Fred Davis, and Hubert Harmon, and on the artisans who worked for them, making this book the definitive study of Mexican silver jewelry and decorative objects.

McConnell

As the founding of the Roycroft art community in New York State reaches its one hundredth anniversary this year, collector interest in the Arts & Crafts-style items that were made there is stronger than ever before. Of particular interest are the beautiful and varied hammered copper ware the "Roycrofters" made. This second volume provides nearly two hundred color photographs of copper vases, bookends, trays, and more-including many rarely-seen items. The history of the group and the evolution of its art metal are discussed, along with criteria for evaluating the quality of individual pieces. The different marks and patinas used by the company are documented. of further interest is a discussion of the Tookay Shop and Avon Coppersmith, both spin-offs from the Roycroft community, which continued in a similar tradition. A price guide is included.

Henderson

Repousse means to repeal in French; the craftsmen that did Repousse work were often called embossers. Jerry's background in Repousse comes from Nahum Hersom. Nahum Hersom offers a Repousse worshop at his shop in Boise, Idaho. This book documents his workshop and parts of his hand written workbook. Nahum came from a generation that didn't have a lot of extra money, so if they needed something they had to make it. The value of this book is to give the blacksmith and other metalworkers a foundation to do Detail and Definition work, specifically Ornamental Metal. The German method of embossing is what Nahum Hersom teaches; he learned his craft from Mr.Valatine Goelz.

Hull

There was scarcely a household in Britain that did not possess some items of pewter: bowls, plates, spoons, candlesticks, toys and buttons were some of the everyday objects made of this alloy of tin. Introduced to Britain by the Romans, the pewter trade became widespread in the middle ages, and English pewter became renowned for its high quality. The trade reached a peak in the seventeenth century.

McCreight and Friedlich

It has been ten years since Mitsubishi Materials Corporation developed and patented Precious Metal Clay. The first decade of PMC has seen tremendous growth, not only in the development of additional forms of the material, but in the innovative ways that artists are using metal clay to create unique and exciting works. This high quality presentation book will be the first to showcase the best work being done around the world.

McCreight

Full color, dozens of photos and illustrations
Hardcover with jacket, sewn binding

Every once in a while, dedicated artists and students are lucky enough to study with someone who had researched and mastered a specific technique. In this book, ten leading artists teach their specialty, with clarity, care, and passion:

• Tonya Davidson-PMC Syringe
• Celie Fago-Making Hinges
• Jennifer Kahn-PMC Bezels
• Doris King-Fusing Sterling and PMC
• Terry Kovalcik -Developing Form with Slip
• Noortje Meijerink-PMC on Ceramic
• Kelly Russell-Using Stencils with PMC
• Barbara Simon -Lampworking and PMC
• CeCe -WireWater Etching on PMC
• J. Fred Woell-Coreless Beads

Revised & Expanded 4th Edition

McConnell

In recent years, collectors have come to recognize the beauty and value of Roycroft items, particularly the art metal which is the most available, affordable, and varied of all Roycroft collectibles. Influenced by the English movement that was spearheaded by William Morris, Elbert Hubbard began a new industry dedicated to quality of design and manufacture, from its factories near Buffalo, New York. With 179 full color illustrations, this newly revised & expanded identification and price guide offers Arts and Crafts collectors and dealers an in-depth look at the many objects that were made. Included are bowls, vases, jewelry, desk items, bookends, candlesticks and other items of interest. The text provides the history and background of the company, as well as information about each of the products illustrated. There is also a good selection of original advertising and promotional material.

Pozsgai Frank & Mark Downing

Scrollsawing in metal is simple, and with a few extra steps, cutting metal is as enjoyable as cutting wood. The results are wonderful and include chandeliers and other decorative accessories for the home. All is explained in clear, step-by-step instructions, illustrated in color photos. In addition the author supplies many patterns and a gallery to inspire you.

Landenwitch

This is a hardcover, full color book that focuses specifically on setting gems. Through photos, illustrations, and clear instructions, Jeanette demonstrates more than 30 ways to set stones. These include traditional bezels but goes further to discuss pavé, channel setting, and many innovative alternatives. In addition you'll find inspirational work made by talented artists from around the world.

Wakeford

Whether folding a chassis for a piece of equipment, beating or spinning a curved shape, drilling or punching holes or repairing a tank or car panel, the how and the why is simply explained in this comprehensive book. The author, R.E. Wakeford, is an instructor in metalwork and allied crafts and uses his teaching experience to describe clearly all the processes likely ot be encountered by the hobbyist of in a model or light engineering workshop.

McCreight

Since Precious Metal Clay (PMC) was introduced to artists in the United States three years ago, thousands of jewelers, beadmakers and polymer clay artists have discovered its huge potential. Until now the only text on the subject has been a translation of a Japanese book, but that's about to change. Tim McCreight, one of the first American designers to work with PMC, has created an information-filled book suited to beginners and professionals. The first section consists of 50 projects that teach how to use the material by showing specific applications. Use these ideas or modify them to make your own work - either way you'll find a wealth of information on every page. A second section includes 25 techniques, while a third part describes 15 tools you can make for yourself. This is a must-have book for anyone interested in this revolutionary new material.