The Painted Furniture Sourcebook contains a unique collection of photographs gathered from around the wo rld showing the variety, traditions, beauty and accessibilit y of this decorative art. '
Examines the art of the siversmith in colonial times.
Art of Coppersmithing - A Practical Treatise on Working Sheet Copper Into All Forms
by John Fuller
Peter Carl Faberge, born in St Petersburg in 1846, has been called the greatest craftsman in the age of craftsman and is unanimously regarded as the owner of the largest jewelry ever to have operated anywhere on earth! This book is an extraordinary collection of work."
I Bronzi Decorativi Del Mobile Impero in Toscana (Pocket Library of Studies in Art, v. 32)
by Ginerva Tomasi
Making gorgeous handcrafted jewellery can be an amazingly simple process that even beginners will quickly master - as long as they have this guide by their side. Written by an experienced artist and teacher and generously illustrated with attractive how-to photographs and drawings, it demonstrates a wealth of easy techniques in superb detail. 20 dazzling projects - including a twisted wire choker, bangle bracelet, bead pod pin and mixed metal earrings - are created by wrapping, stitching and fol...
The classic art of enamelling is experiencing a well-deserved renaissance - and it's stunningly captured in this curated survey. Over 300 international contemporary artists have contributed museum-worthy pieces, which range in scale from small pieces to large sculptures and public art. Some of the creators take a minimalist approach, using only soft colours and matte finishes, while others exploit the material's vibrant palette and glass-like surface. The broad technical applications include eve...
Guilloché is the decorative engraving of a metal surface, such as watch cases, cufflinks, or Fabergé Eggs, with the use of a hand-powered device called a rose engine. This passionately researched book tracks the birth, decline, and revival of this endangered craft and features exclusive information from the world's few living professional guillocheurs, as well as an exploration of the distinction between guilloché and its forebearer, ornamental turning. The word “guilloché” was first used to des...
No project has more universal appeal among woodworkers at every skill level than the blanket chest. This is a collection of 30 original designs by artisans from around the globe. It features approximately 200 photographs and 50 illustrations. These elegant designs, from some of the world's finest craftsmen, range from traditional to contemporary and offer inspiration for workers of all skill levels. It's a simple form and yet it can be complex, elaborate and intricately detailed. This collection...