Tim McCreight is a well-known American author, teacher and jeweller. He has been working in metals since 1973. He has an MFA from Bowling Green University and he taught for over 30 years in a number of schools, including the Maine College of Art. He consults for industry, teaches workshops internationally and he is the author of 16 previous books including our own Working with Precious Metal Clay, Precious Metal Clay Techniques and Hot and Cold Connections.