Indian Jewelry Making Plastic Comb – November 27, 2006

This was described as Vol. II, but was Vol. I, because I had already ordered Vol. 1. It's also half the size of the original books. This is an important distinction, since Oscar T. Branson set these books up as pictorial tutorials for non-English speaking artists to be able to learn the techniques presented. Kind of hard to see the details when a bracelet is closer in size to a ring, and since there is little text, a lot is lost in translation.So double check the size so that you're getting full-size and not a trade book publication size. Check to make sure you're receiving the right book, whether it is Vol. 1 or Vol. II, because they are different. Vo. II has a lady on the cover.

It's a great book, illustrated with photos of tools, equipment, and silver objects and jewelry laid out in a very clear way. There's lots of info in the photographic layouts, and the layouts show the steps and pieces used to put together the different kinds of silver objects. The two books in this series do more showing (via the photos) then telling by text, although there is explanatory text. It's very succinct, and it's probably good for visual learners. Volume 1 of this series covers more of the more popular types of Native American jewelry like bracelets, rings and necklaces. This book, Volume 2, covers covers more unusual silver objects like horse bridle decorations, thimbles, bells, whistles, belt buckles, boxes, tableware like spoons and forks, some Zuni inlay, and tiny 3 inch tall kachina figures, etc. This volume follows the same informative photo layout style of Volume 1, and you learn some history about the objects and the people who made them as well. The books is 8 1/2 inches wide, and 11 1/2 inches tall, and lays open nicely because it's spiral bound.

One of the finest beginning jewelry books there is!Wonderful as it uses simple series of photographs to illustrate the process. Certain fine points ore left off but it'll get you started better than any other jewelry making books.A little advice for beginners. Use heavier gauge bezel wire. 26ga won't melt like 28a under the undisciplined torch of a novice.Also get Oxygen Propane torch set up asap! The acetylene will work but it's frustrating and dirty.Other than that observe the photos and see how tool are .. You don't nee the bright shiny bench jewelers tools to make incredible jewelry.El Paso

I wanted to give buyers a heads up. The version with both volumes combined has smaller dimensions. Approximately 7x9" vs the roughly 9x12" larger version if both volumes are purchased separately. I'd recommend the larger editions in order to see life-sized items.It's a fantastic book showing how Native American jewelry and silver work is designed. Not the actual process of solder or firing or cutting, but enough visual information to learn and appreciate as a buyer of NA pieces of jewelry and the ability to converse with other collectors. All full-color pages.

Wonderful visual reference for jewelry making. I don't make Native American style jewelry but the construction tips in this book carry over to all types of jewelry styles, especially the cuff bracelets. I would say you'd need to have a working knowledge of soldering with a torch and general jewelry making experience to be able to use this book. I've bought many jewelry making books over the years and this is the only one I pull out and look at anymore. Excellent!

I have found this book to be an excellent source of information for the modern metal smith, as it contains many techniques and processes that can be helpful in goldsmithing and silversmithing. I purchased it for a student of mine and ended up using it for inspiration. I also recommend the original Indian Jewelry Making. It is especially useful for the beginning silversmith. Cover to cove colored photography of the highest quality make both books a must have for any serious metalsmith.

Did not realize this is same book/info as volume one. They just enlarged it and not much, if any, new info. If you have volume one, would not recommend this book as it is a duplicate!!

I was looking for Part 1 of the original 2 book series published by Treasure Chest Publications in 1979 which is out of print. This book is from Rio Nuevo Publishers and is a reissue and update (2000) containing both part 1 and part 2. The original books are large, 11 1/2" x 8 3/4", so the pictures illustrating techniques are very easy to see. This book is 7" x 9 1/2", which is just a little more than half the size. Both are spiral bound. Comparing it page by page to my original, everything is in the same order and it has all the pages contained in my 1979 Part 2 except two pages on making tableware--which isn't technically jewelry making.I was glad to find this book, but I was a little disappointed as I was expecting the book have the same size pages as the 1979 edition. Otherwise the pictures and the printing are good.

fabulous book. Arrived quickly

I have bought a couple of jewelry making books. I particularly like this one. Great information with plenty of photos and explanations.

Livro excelente, super ilustrado...As dicas todas em imagens de cada passo.Fotos de ferramentas e excelentes ideias.Livro para qualquer um abrir a mente de ideias.Nota 10

El libro me gusto mucho, fácil de entender

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