Silversmith'S Secrets: Repair, Restore And Transform Treasured Items,Used

Silversmith'S Secrets: Repair, Restore And Transform Treasured Items,Used

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Awardwinning silversmith and BBC television personality Brenton West explains how to diagnose the problem, apply the repair, and make good almost any precious items.Aimed at anyone who wants to learn the skills necessary to fix, repair or improve household items whether for sentimental reasons or to turn a profit the book covers more than a dozen common case studies for you to follow. Ranging from simple to more complex repairs, Brenton tackles replating silver, correctly securing metal to glass, polishing, soldering, refinishing and more on a variety of antique items including table lamps, inkwells, cocktail shakers and hand mirrors.The case studies in the book are fully illustrated with clear steps for each stage, and handy boxes expand on the specific example, giving Brenton's expert advice on how to apply the skills learned to your own particular repairs. After all, nothing breaks in quite the same way: the book will teach you how to adapt. Throughout the book are Brenton's own hardwon secret tips and techniques, so you can share and benefit from his experience.Brenton talks you through how different metals and materials can be properly identified and safely repaired. The book also includes information on hallmarking, allowing you to assess those secondhand finds accurately. Finally, an extensive tool directory and techniques section give nononsense and indepth advice on the best tools for the job.'There are few problems that are insurmountable. If something is broken more often than not it can be repaired. A cando attitude is essential, or at least a willingness to have a go.'So writes awardwinning silversmith and BBC television personality Brenton West in his introduction to this, his first book. Brimming with indepth technical information on tools, techniques and metals, Brenton explains how to diagnose the problem, apply the repair, and make good almost any precious items.

⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):

This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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