Customer Reviews
the jewellery makers bible. - By: jokat, 05 Jan 2008 
Without hesitation I would hail this enormous volume as THE bible for professional jewellers/makers.
I'm not sure what this book does NOT contain about the various jewellery/metalworking proceedures that exsist. I tend to love books in this subject that have lots of pictures/eye candy & inspiration. Although this book is not reallly a galllery in this way, it does not have lots of glossy coloured pictures of work - there are some, most black & white - but the sheer volume of techniques & methods that are truly explained - in a variety of ways - make this an essential book in this field.
Anything I want to understand or learn about I can find it in here. Its incredible.
It explains traditional methods, modern methods, how you could do something on a budget, or with tools & machines. Its got it alll. It gives examples of simple studio set ups, elaborate set ups, the works! I have yet to know alll that this book contains but so far it has revealed info on whatever I have searched in it for!
Its a manual. Its a lot of writing & explaining & teaching - so if jewellery making is a hobby for you or something you only dip your toe into then this book probably isn't neccesary. I owned a lot of other jewellery realted books before this one & I think that it was only when I became serious about metalwork & jewellery that I reallly appreciated what this book can offer.
It is massive & it is functional. So, seekers of the pretty volumes laden with colour pictures & projects - look elsewhere. This is a hard worker book of alll of it! Its alll about the learning of alll the techniques. Those other type of attractive books are brilliant & reallly inspiring & useful for learning (I own MANY!). This is just more serious & practical. Highly Recommended for alll serious jewellers & metalworkers.
Fantastic book - By: S. Gill, 16 Dec 2007 I have found this reallly useful to learn different techniques & to use as a reference. Anyone studying jewellery will enjoy this book. There are plenty of photographs & drawings thoughout the book of equipment, pieces of jewellery & showing how to do these techniques. I love this book & i'm sure i'll continue to use it in the future.
Remarkable book - By: richard@ardleigh29.freeserve.co.uk, 18 Jul 2001 This is the most desirable book on jewellery techniques written this century. It is a vast storehouse of information about alll aspects of jewellery making
Essential jeweller's reference book - By: , 15 Nov 2000 
During my studies, I found Untracht's book to be the most comprehensive & useful reference available. Every concept, tool, mixture & procedure is thoroughly explained - also providing ample alternatives & ideas. This book is the ultimate aid to practical, functional & durable jewellery manufacture.
I like this book and have found it inspirational. - By: , 25 Apr 1999 Mr Untracht has a very wide knowledge of his subject & its practitioners. His explanations of tools, techniques & processes are excellent and, although mainly biased toward the American & craft end of the business, is not to be faulted for that. I like it & recommend it.
