Silversmithing: A Contemporary Guide to Making
- ISBN-10
- 1847976158
- ISBN-13
- 9781847976154
- Series
- Silversmithing
- Category
- Art
- Pages
- 208
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-01-27
- Publisher
- Crowood Press
- Authors
- Brian Hill, Andrew Putland
Description
Topics covered include:Comprehensive account of manufacturing techniques.The cultural and historical context of the making and crafting of silverware.Unique collection and profile of designers in handmaking, production and technology.Practical hands-on advice throughout the chapters.World-class examples of surface decoration and specialist aspects of the craft.
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- 2017-01-09
- 104 pages
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