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Since its initial appearance in 1961, Theorie und Praxis des Goldschmieds has become a standard for training goldsmiths and professional workshop practice, and is here translated from the 1994 edition. It discusses materials, basic techniques and tools, and such specific techniques as joining and plating. It also covers silversmithing.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Alan Revere, Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, San Francisco.
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Book Description
The English translation of the original German text, for many years the standard reference used by European jewelers. A comprehensive collection of information about materials, tools and techniques of metalsmithing with unique emphasis on the science and calculations behind familiar studio practice.

Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

From the Publisher
Translated by Charles Lewton-Brain and edited by Tim McCreight, the text captures the value of the original while making it comfortable for English readers. It is now available in English for the first time since its publication in East Germany in 1961.

About the Author
Erhard Brepohl studied at the College of Applied Arts in Leipzig where he received his Masters level status. Theory and Practice of Goldsmithing, first published in 1961, has sold over 100,000 copies in its German and Russian editions. Dr. Brepohl is the author of five other books, including Artistic Enameling (1979) and Cutting and Setting Precious Stones (1988).

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