Dufrene

Over 300 spectacular pendants, combs, buckles, rings, bracelets, brooches, umbrella handles, penknives, buttons, clasps and scissors in detailed photographs reprinted from rare, turn-of-the-century folio.  Elegant, copyright-free illustrations exquisitely detailed with flower, foliage and butterfly motifs.  Readily adaptable to any design use.

48 pages, 9-3/8 x 11 (Paperback)

Item #: BK410

Dona Z. Meilach

Art Jewelry Today. Dona Z. Meilach. Here is a beautiful new look at contemporary art jewelry. This invaluable reference will guide those who buy, wear, collect, and create one-of-a-kind, hand-made jewelry to the newest developments and their artist/innovators. Peek into the minds of today's craftspeople to understand their motives and methods. These are today's top art jewelers whose work is often shown in art galleries and museums. Chapters present contemporary designs in gold, silver, mixed metals, found objects, glass, enamel work, and imaginative jewelry pieces that go beyond tradition. Over 540 color photographs and lots of detailed information give ideas galore to inspire jewelry makers. In the 21st century craftspeople are striving to have their work considered fine art. This book will convince doubters that today's art jeweler is creating serious sculpture regardless of its size. It is sculpture to be worn, enjoyed, and appreciated today. Here are the trend setting artists with masterpieces that will be the collectibles of the future.

Size: 8 1/2" x 11", Illustrations: 550 color photos, Pages: 256, Binding: Hard Cover

Item #: BK733

Krieger

Incredible array of more than 600 bizarre designs-birdlike creatures, strange aquatic animals, peculiar insects, winged snakes and other fantastic fauna-all cleverly incorporated into designs for brooches, pendants, combs, sword hilts and varied decorative accessories.

64 pages, 9 x 12 (Paperback)

Item #: BK422

Hardy/Bowman

This practical and comprehensive manual by two master craftsmen teaches every step of the engraving process - something other books on the topic fail to accomplish.  It illustrates not just the forms and appearance of finished designs, but also provides complete instructions for the actual engraving.  Clear, step-by-step instructions, accompanied by countless detailed illustrations, tell how to cut initials and inscriptions in a wide variety of alphabets, what forms to use for decorating and embellishing engraved work, how to shape and maintain tools, and much more.  With the many useful suggestions, both expert and beginning engravers will find this book invaluable for mastering the art of engraving.

160 pages, 5-3/8 x 8-1/2 (Paperback)

Item #: BK415

The ancient, highly skilled craft of manipulating gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones into jewelry is presented here in a practical text. The authors take readers through a graded series of problems, progressing from simple to complex pieces.

Rose & Cirino

310 pages, 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 (Paperback)

Item #: BK441

144 pages, 8 x 10, 260 color photographs (Hardcover)

A full-color introductory text for anyone entering the field.  Basic techniques like sawing, stone setting and soldering are explained through scores of color photos.  Over 120 examples of exciting work by a diverse collection of artists.  A helpful glossary and valuable tables all make this a welcome addition to any bookshelf.

Item #: BK642

Mokumé Gane is an old Japanese technique for creating patterned and colored finishes. For centuries this art has been utilized to produce beautiful, colorful jewelry, and other objects. You will learn about the materials, equipment and technical information essential for the process. It is a true study that covers the history of the technique through micrographs and color images of samples. It is an invaluable reference. Over 200 photos, 151 in color.

Ferguson
Paperback
128 pages
9 x 6

Item #: BK796