Reviews (6)

Wonderful but not really wearable
The book has lots of good design.Unfortunately, as an adult, I do not think I would wear the work instructed in the book.

Wonderful, Wearable Wire
The reviewer above obviously didn't even read the book, as it gives (in several places) the website and 800 number of where to order the jig used.Also, the Wig Jig is not a mass production jig, it and the designs in the book are intended for personal use. Specialized workbook
An interesting little workbook, designed to be used with something called the Olympus WigJig, a transparent wire bending jig.If, like me, you have never heard of this device, the book gives no information on how to obtain or make the jig.Fortunately, the designs can be made without the jig.The designs, while interesting, are copyrighted.Why does the author give us copyrighted designs for a mass-production jig?The book is strictly for beginners who are interested in simple wire bending without using soldering or any advanced techniques. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies / Jewelry    2. Crafts & Hobbies / Metal Work    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Jewelry making    5. Wire craft    6. Crafts & Hobbies    7. Jewelry    8. Jewelry Arts And Crafts    9. Metal Work    10. Patterns   

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Design resource and directory
This series of books is a compilation of examples of custom knives made by custom knife makers from all over the world (although mostly in the US).They include a few articles (some geared more towards the collector, sometowards the bladesmith), a rather extensive directory, and page after pageof some of the most beautiful knives you'll see anywhere (all b&wphotos, regretably).As a beginning bladesmith, I love these annualsbecause they show me what the current trends are in the field, and give meendless inspiration for both design and embelishment.

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Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Firearms & Weapons    6. Metal Manufacturing    7. Metal Work   

Editorial Review

A glance around any posh urban design store indicates that wirework is making a comeback, perhaps because its simple lines can work just as well in a cottage as in a city setting. As the 25 easy-to-follow step-by-step projects in this book demonstrate, hand-formed wire objects may be charmingly rustic (such as the wall-hung spice rack) or elegantly utilitarian (such as the graceful copper bowl). But the effect need not be stark: even if you didn't think you wanted wire accessories in your home, the scrolling delicacy of the picture frame, the clean geometrics of the woven wire chair seat, and the lacy elegance of the garden lantern may hook you. ... Read more

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Some nice projects, but...
There were some very nice projects in this book.However,detailed instructions are lacking severely.In fact, the amount ofwire needed for each project is not in the materials list.Sometimes you get lucky and the instructions state to cut a certain number of pieces a certain length.I need an idea of how much wire I need to have in a continuous length.(Try "Making Wire Jewelry" by Clegg & Larom for great jewelry projects with step-by-step instructions).Also, the authors seem to be fascinated by chicken wire.Far too many of the projects use chicken wire; from the look of the cover photograph, I really didn't think this would be such a sculpting book.And forgive me for being snide, but there is even a *pipe cleaner* project.I was really hoping for more examples of the fine work done on the cover.However, it does have some great projects, and the chicken wire stuff is very nice.I am exaggerating here - I guess there are only 3 chicken wire projects.Combined with the pipe cleaners, and silly projects like the "Pocket Clips" (really, I can't begin to explain them), the toilet paper holder (yes, really!), and the bicycle toy, I was really disappointed. Fabulous!Wonderful projects abound in this book!
I loved this book!Photos are beautiful--instructions are easy andunderstandable even for the beginner. Projects are varied--from thechandelier to the seascape mobile to the wine bottle carrier.Great how-toinstructions for every technique. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Decorating    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Metal Arts And Crafts    6. Metal Work    7. Wire craft   

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CLEAR AND GOOD CRAFT
PLEASE SHOW ME THE DETAIL CONTENT OR CATALOGUE ABOUT THIS BOOK ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Decorating    4. Gilding    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Metal Work    7. Art techniques & materials    8. BG-OCCULT - BG-ASTROLOGY/OCCULT    9. Gold & silversmithing    10. Home furnishing & decoration   

Subjects:  1. 19th century    2. American - General    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. Art & Art Instruction    6. Biography    7. Dictionaries    8. History    9. History - General    10. Metal Work    11. Missouri    12. Silver, Gold & Other Metals    13. Silversmiths    14. Silverwork   

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Excellent!!!
This is a gorgeous book that will delight and inspire. The photos are very beautiful and show the details clearly.The book covers lots of different silver jewellers/artists and their work. I highly recommend it.

Must-Have Book on Silver
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Subjects:  1. Antiques/Collectibles    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. History - Modern (Late 19th Century to 1945)    5. Metal Arts And Crafts    6. Metal Work    7. Sculpture    8. Base metal & ironworking    9. Gold & silversmithing   

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. General    3. Metal Arts And Crafts    4. Silverwork   

Subjects:  1. 19th century    2. 20th century    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Art    5. Art nouveau    6. Decoration and ornament    7. General    8. History    9. Metal Arts And Crafts    10. Silverwork   

Subjects:  1. Catalogs    2. History    3. Metal Arts And Crafts    4. Patterns    5. Silver-plated flatware    6. United States   

Reviews (3)

Tin Craft: A Workbook
Good book, well written, and has a lot of practical information one can use. I will be using much of what I read in my craftwork. I would buy it again, but I have one now.

basic tin can craft introduction
while the professional Editorial Review / Book Description indicates otherwise ("venture off to your local grocery store, purchase a six-pack of soda pop, return home, empty the soda pop in the kitchen sink and begin your lifelong obsession") this book has no hints about how to make those cool, colorful crafts that we've seen in import stores using "wonderful colors and shiny surfaces of easily available commercial cans", again quoting the professional book review.
This is a great book for all tin lovers
Its the best tin can book in the whole world and I love it with my hole heart.This book helped me to make different arts out of tin even thought I am a poor crafts person!Its a must have!!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts / Hobbies    2. Decoration and ornament    3. Metal Arts And Crafts    4. Metal Work    5. Plant forms    6. Tin cans    7. Tinsmithing    8. History Of Art / Art & Design Styles   

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Bargains between states and firms
In this book, Susan Strange (with John Stopford)develops the relational power model that she introduces in "States and Markets". The book introduces the firm as a player in diplomacy and argues that transnational corporation can exercise the type of relational power that the state exercises.
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Subjects:  1. Competition, International    2. Developing countries    3. Government policy    4. Industries - General    5. International Relations - General    6. International business enterpr    7. International business enterprises    8. International economic relatio    9. Investments, Foreign    10. Metal Work    11. Political Science    12. Politics / Current Events    13. Politics/International Relations    14. International business enterprises--Developing countries    15. International relations    16. Political Science / International Relations   

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Especially for those who enjoy fine silverwork
Navajo Spoons: Indian Artistry And The Souvenir Trade, 1880s-1940s by Native American artifact and antiquities dealer Cindra Kline is an informative and attractive combination history and art that tells and showcases the story of some truly fine silverware created in an era when the railroad helped open up and streamline travel and trade with the American West. The cross-cultural elegance of Navajo silverware is amazingly displayed in the beautiful, full-color photographs of Navajo Spoons, while the "reader friendly" text offers deep insight into these artifacts and the people who created them. A superb artbook especially for those who enjoy fine silverwork, Navajo Spoons is a recommended addition to Native American Studies supplemental reading lists and reference collections, as well as an invaluable single volume introduction for collectors and dealers of Navajo silverwork. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American - Native American    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. History    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Industries    7. Metal Work    8. Navajo Indians    9. Navajo business enterprises    10. Navajo silverwork    11. Gold & silversmithing    12. USA   

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Architecture    3. Art    4. Art metal-work    5. Arts and crafts movement    6. Catalogs    7. General    8. History    9. Metal Arts And Crafts    10. Silver, Gold & Other Metals    11. United States    12. Base metal & ironworking    13. Crafts & Hobbies / Reference    14. Jewellery & jewellery-making   

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Excellent starter book
This is the first Blacksmith book that I have purchased, and I havne't been disapointed. In fact I am pleased that I bought the book every time I go back and open it up (which I do quite a bit). It's rich with detailed illustrations by the author, and full of historical information about the 19th century smith, some of which is presented in a story-like fashion. The Blacksmith: Ironworker & Farrier by Aldren A Watson
Having purchased other titles by this Author, I was not disappointed when I opened this book.The illustrations were excellent, and the author presents the reader with a good description of the various skills of the Blacksmith. The Farrier information was very interesting as well as the Iron Workingsubjects, my main reason for buying this book was the Blacksmithing, and this book did not let me down. I have other Blacksmithing books that go into more details about techniques, but anyone who may have even the slightest interst in this trade of Blacksmithing either as a Profession or a hobby, will not be disappointed with the purchase of this book. It would be a fine addition to any Metal Working library. ... Read more

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The perfect foil to the exhibit
While in Moscow, we were able to see the traveling exhibition of Faberge eggs and pick up this book.The exhibition itself was stunning - the individual settings were chosen especially for the particular egg, the accompanying commentary intriguing, the lighting spectacular. Gorgeous!
This book is amazing! The oversized photos are mezmorizing.I am a collector of the small egg charms used in the Czarina's Maria Feodorovna's necklace.I was thrilled to see photos of many of the egg charms I own.Ilove this book!

very good. The photos are beautiful.
I couldn't ask for a better Faberge book. Exepting those by my freind Geza Von Habsburg. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Art    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Catalogs    4. Faberge (Firm)    5. Faberge eggs    6. Fabergâe eggs    7. Gems    8. Goldwork    9. History - General    10. Jewelry    11. Metal Arts And Crafts    12. Russia    13. Antiques & Collectibles / Jewelry    14. Base metal & ironworking    15. Catalogues raisonnes    16. Gold & silversmithing    17. Jewellery & jewellery-making   

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Subjects:  1. Antiques    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques / Collectibles    4. Antiques/Collectibles    5. General    6. Metal Arts And Crafts    7. Metal Work    8. Reference - Price Guides    9. Silver, Gold & Other Metals    10. Antiques & Collectables    11. Reference works