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| Jewelry Concepts & Technology | 
 enlarge | Author: Oppi Untracht
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Category: Book
List Price: £88.34
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 1189120
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 864
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.9 x 2.1
ISBN: 0385041853
Dewey Decimal Number: 739.27
EAN: 9780385041850
ASIN: 0385041853
Publication Date: 1982
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the jewellery makers bible. January 5, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Without hesitation I would hail this enormous volume as THE bible for professional jewellers/makers.
I'm not sure what this book does NOT contain about the various jewellery/metalworking proceedures that exsist. I tend to love books in this subject that have lots of pictures/eye candy and inspiration. Although this book is not really a gallery in this way, it does not have lots of glossy coloured pictures of work - there are some, most black and white - but the sheer volume of techniques and methods that are truly explained - in a variety of ways - make this an essential book in this field.
Anything I want to understand or learn about I can find it in here. Its incredible.
It explains traditional methods, modern methods, how you could do something on a budget, or with tools and machines. Its got it all. It gives examples of simple studio set ups, elaborate set ups, the works! I have yet to know all that this book contains but so far it has revealed info on whatever I have searched in it for!
Its a manual. Its a lot of writing and explaining and teaching - so if jewellery making is a hobby for you or something you only dip your toe into then this book probably isn't neccesary. I owned a lot of other jewellery realted books before this one and I think that it was only when I became serious about metalwork and jewellery that I really appreciated what this book can offer.
It is massive and it is functional. So, seekers of the pretty volumes laden with colour pictures and projects - look elsewhere. This is a hard worker book of all of it! Its all about the learning of all the techniques. Those other type of attractive books are brilliant and really inspiring and useful for learning (I own MANY!). This is just more serious and practical. Highly Recommended for all serious jewellers and metalworkers.
Fantastic book December 16, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have found this really useful to learn different techniques and to use as a reference. Anyone studying jewellery will enjoy this book. There are plenty of photographs and drawings thoughout the book of equipment, pieces of jewellery and showing how to do these techniques. I love this book and i'm sure i'll continue to use it in the future.
Remarkable book July 18, 2001
35 out of 39 found this review helpful
This is the most desirable book on jewellery techniques written this century. It is a vast storehouse of information about all aspects of jewellery making
 Essential jeweller's reference book November 15, 2000
30 out of 30 found this review helpful
During my studies, I found Untracht's book to be the most comprehensive and useful reference available. Every concept, tool, mixture and procedure is thoroughly explained - also providing ample alternatives and ideas. This book is the ultimate aid to practical, functional and durable jewellery manufacture.
I like this book and have found it inspirational. April 25, 1999
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Mr Untracht has a very wide knowledge of his subject and its practitioners. His explanations of tools, techniques and processes are excellent and, although mainly biased toward the American and craft end of the business, is not to be faulted for that. I like it and recommend it.
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