Jewelry Concepts and Technology

Informationen zum Autor Oppi Untracht  was a master metalsmith, teacher, and author. He was born in New York and earned a Master of Fine Arts from Columbia University in 1947, before moving permanently to Finland in 1967. He lectured and wrote on traditional Indian jewelry and culture, and was awarded a Lifetime American Achievement Award by the American Craft Council in 2000. He was the author of Metal Techniques for Craftsmen , now considered an essential textbook for silversmiths, and Jewelry Concepts and Technology . He died in 2008. Klappentext The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete! profusely illustrated guide to design! materials! and techniques! as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history. Zusammenfassung The definitive reference for jewelry makers of all levels of ability--a complete! profusely illustrated guide to design! materials! and techniques! as well as a fascinating exploration of jewelry-making throughout history.

Product details

• Authors: oppi Untracht, Untracht Oppi
• Publisher: Doubleday Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 17.08.1982
• EAN: 9780385041850
• ISBN: 978-0-385-04185-0
• No. of pages: 864
• Dimensions: 225 mm x 290 mm x 55 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / General, Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts, Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts