Ask MetaFilter questions tagged with smithing Questions tagged
with 'smithing' at Ask MetaFilter. Fri, 16 Dec 2005 14:29:37
-0800 Fri, 16 Dec 2005 14:29:37 -0800 en-us 60 Metalsmithing,
jewelry -- how to? I want to make jewelry! Like, real jewelry.
Read: metalsmithing, not putting manufactured beads on wires.
What tools should I buy? What books would you recommend? Do I
need to take a class or not? So, I'm already planning on
purchasing this book: <a href="">The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-
Making Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional
and Contemporary Techniques</a>. <br> <br> I suspect that a
class at a community college would be useful, and if there's one
offered at night, I'll probably give it a shot; however, I've
found the quality of these classes can be iffy, depending on the
instructor's experience and ability, and most of them are
offered during the day (when I'm working). I'm hoping I can
stumble through it without having to take a class for this
reason. <br> <br> I've got maybe a $200 b