Eakin. The only current comprehensive guide to working with cabochons that covers all the basics, as well as a range of new creative techniques and hot trends. Includes sections on tools and materials, bead selection and fabulous, all color, photos and illustrations. Hard cover.

128 pages.

McSwiney, Williams & Davies. Produce professional looking jewelry using simple techniques and equipment and learn how to work with a variety of metals, ceramics and plastics. Dozens of projects focus on developing basic jewelry making skills: spiral bound and copiously illustrated with inspiring design ideas. Hard cover.

192 pgs.

Young. Comprehensive guide to exploring All the creative possibilities for Jewelry from metalsmithing to techniques for natural materials such as wood, bone, shell, leather, porcelain and glass, plus mediums like acrylics, resin, rubber, concrete and paper. Step-by-step instructions. Over 400 color photos. Hardcover

256 pgs.

Phelps. Detailed, step-by-step instructions show the jewelry craftsman how to fix broken chains, replace lost parts, rebuild broken prongs, remove and re-set gemstones, solder without removing gems, size rings and much, much more. Also tells how to remodel old pieces.

French. For the hobbyist who prefers purchasing already finished gemstones, mountings and findings for assembling beautiful and interesting jewelry.

McCreight. The first six chapters deal with wax investment casting, the method most used in jewelry making. Remaining chapters describe alternate casting techniques. Spiral binding. Illustrated. Glossary.

 160 pages, 6" x 9".

Branson. A beautiful all-color photographic presentation of traditional silversmithing methods. Techniques, tools and designs are clearly shown. Spiral bound for ease in bench work.

120 pages.

McCreight. From the author of "The Complete Metal smith" comes this brilliantly written book examining the basic techniques of this ancient and accessible craft: fabricating, surface treatments, joining, finishing, stone setting, chain making, mechanisms, and casting. Illustrated with photos, drawings, and examples of exceptional contemporary jewelry. Hard cover,

144 pages.

Soukup. Here’s what the author says. . . " I took it upon myself to write a book that would help beginners in our club faceting class." This book contains everything one needs to know in order to facet a gemstone expertly. 22 beautiful cuts.

64 pages.

Dake. Teaches how to buy rough stones, cut the gems, choose the right equipment, and how to properly use the equipment. Gets you started on the right path into the hobby of gem cutting.

Sopcak. A how-to-do manual that shows you how to make the equipment you need and how to use it. Includes chapters on making a vacuum investment mixer, burnout oven, pressure casting machine, wax wire extruder, and more. Explains how to invest wax patterns, make rubber molds and duplicate patterns. Illustrated.

 64 pages.

Bateman. The right findings and finishing's transform humdrum jewelry into stunning accessories. This essential guide shows you how to "focus on the details" to move your skills to the next level. Filled with detailed steps and descriptions, color photos and exquisite style design ideas.

116 pages.

Knuth. A unique and practical tool for the bench jeweler or jewelry student. The most complete counter reference available for the retail jeweler. Easy to follow text and illustrations. Spiral-bound.

112 pages.

Smith. Innovative guidebook that includes color-coded charts covering over 80 gemstones in five lapidary categories, as well as equipment, polishing compounds and procedures.

102 pages

McCreight. A great workshop manual for the student, teacher or craftsperson. Full of illustrations and descriptions of metal working techniques. Spiral bound.

200 pages.