Customer Review: I recently decided to start making jewelry, got on Amazon and started looking at book reviews. This one seemed to be really popular, so I ordered it sight unseen and I havent been disapointed. Its a beautiful book. Has great pictures and easy to understand directions and her jewelry is amazing. She... more info
Customer Review: i found the book inspirational and beautifully put together. i think i can definitely use some of the suggestions to suit the direction i hope to move in with my jewelry design work. i had hoped the book would offer more information on cold connections. i was a little overwhelmed with some of the... more info
Customer Review: i think this is a great book!!! i was familiar with mary's work from her earlier book on woven jewelry. i bought this book with confidence feeling it would be inspirational and informative. i was right. i feel a kindred spirit with her approach and know i will use some of the techniques as i... more info
Customer Review: As a beginer I fould this book priceless! There was a section on basic blacksmith tools, another on some art tipe work, and a lot of have to know about the forge and fire. I would highly recomend this book if you are starting out. I took this book to the local 'smith meeting in Woodville, Tx. I... more info
Customer Review: As one reviewer has pointed out, there are more words in this one, and less pictures than previous works. This work, Volume V, is like the others. A wonderful history of how it was. In this day and age of having most needs meet and something for everyone on the Wal-mart shelf, we tend to forget just... more info
Customer Review: This book is very complete and technical. I would recommend it for someone who is serious about learning metalsmithing. I am a beginner myself, and some topics are beyond my ability. However, I think the book will be a great reference for a long time as continue to learn.
Customer Review: A beautifully photographed book with very wearable projects, I was pleased to see that this book is not a beginner's book as many wire wrapping books are. However, each project's instructions are so detailed that a beginner would be able to follow them and could make the projects with some practice.... more info
Customer Review: This book is layed out like this: Left page is a blown up photo of the project. Right page is text only descriptions of how to put it together. Most of the instructions are not easily understood, even by someone who teaches wire wrap in their own store (me). I would send it back if there wasn't the... more info
Customer Review: This book is a pretty good one. I have only looked at it once since purchasing, I may suggest buying used or seeing if your library has a copy.
Customer Review: I purchased #34 and #35. I am just getting into machining and these books do not have any detail to them just a few tips and detailed drawings. I got the feeling he was in a hurry to get them done.
I think later they will be useful but for now I am still looking for a good book that teaches... more info
