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Bench Tips for Jewelry Making: 101 Useful Tips from Brad Smith (Smart Solutions For Jewelry Making Problems)

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In every field the top artisans have their favorite ways of solving common problems. Making a piece of fine jewelry is no exception. The work is intricate, but accomplished jewelers have a variety of techniques, special tools and shortcuts that are proven to save time and improve the quality of your work.This book is written as a resource for jewelers with skill levels from beginner through advanced. The bench tips come from Brad Smith's 17 years of experience in the jewelry industry, including a decade teaching hundreds of students. 101 tips are detailed and illustrated with closeup pictures as ready solutions for common problems at the bench. They include over 20 ways to save time when soldering and polishing, 8 common hazards to avoid, many ways to cut costs, 10 tips to improve stone setting skills, and the "Must-Have" tools for increasing productivity at the bench. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Whimsey Wylde (September 29, 2012)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 100 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0988285800


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 04


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.5 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.23 x 8.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #353,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #147 in Metal Work (Books) #214 in Jewelry Craft (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great resource
I loved how this was organized. Very succinct and kids of useful topics that should be very helpful as I progress on my Metalsmith journey.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2022 by Dana B
    • Real tips from an honest man
Too many books on jewelry are pure ego- Don Norris for example, believes you’re a fool if you don’t do as he does (making low quality wire pendants). Brad knows his stuff, how to keep it safe and what to modify in your current setup to minimize pitfalls. I’d buy this guy a coffee if I could, some of these tips are priceless. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2020 by Entr0py
    • Bench Tips.....from years of experience.
Bench Tips.....from years of experience. Author Brad Smith has close to two decades as a Studio Jeweler, MetalSmithing Instructor and Rock Hounding Expert. Which provided the perfect environment for problem solving and figuring out an easier, faster or better way to do the job. This little book will save you so much time and effort - why re-invent the wheel - Brad has already figured it out for you! This little book comes as a paperback or in Kindle format. From sources to recipes for patinas to tips for organizing that tangle of wire....and my favorite tip, his mobile flexshaft stand! BRILLIANT! Soooo...follow Brad's BenchTips page on Facebook: [...] Join his interactive group on Yahoo Groups: [...] ...try his Tips and give him feedback! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2013 by Reading It All
    • Everybody need a hobbie.
I like making stuff that ppl like and pay for... 🦾😳
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2022 by Abrown
    • Worth purchasing !
I am a beginner, and tho I am now certified to be in a local program, I found a whole lot of info in this booklet that "filled in the blanks" and made a whole lot of what I learned from my class more understandable. This booklet is always listed in our Gem and Mineral societies monthly newsletter.
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2019 by Isadora
    • its written in easy to understand language good book
Great book written so even the most novice of us wannabe jewelers can understand and stop bad habits before they start or spend to much time trying to figure out already solved problems
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2020 by Bryan s.
    • Very Helpful.
This is a great book of tips for those of us just starting to make jewelry and for the more experienced. I highly recommend it. I refer to it often. I am not doing jewelry full time so I will also carry it in my purse so when I'm waiting in line somewhere, there is always time to read a few tips - it helps me feel connected to my true passion. Looking forward to more books. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2015 by Vicki Daugherty
    • Great Book!
I really like all the books from this author. Easy to read, pictures, and very informative.
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020 by jpbutterfly7

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