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A Companion for Metalsmiths: Track, Design, Reference, and Recreate
Discover the ultimate metalsmith’s workbook, a perfect blend of tradition and innovation. Track material details, sizes, and every aspect of your creations. Plan and design future pieces with precision and sustainability in mind.
Discover the ultimate metalsmith’s workbook, a perfect blend of tradition and innovation.
Track material details, sizes, and every aspect of your creations. Plan and design future pieces with precision and sustainability in mind.
Unleashing Creativity: Crafting Unique Designs with The Bench Book
The Bench Book is your ultimate metalsmithing guide, blending traditional methods with modern creativity. Perfect for tracking materials, sizes, and every detail needed to recreate your masterpieces and design future projects.
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The Bench Book is already helping our fellow metalsmiths
Pamela
I love my bench book as a small business owner. I used to struggle to keep track of all the shows I’ve applied for, all my class notes, the projects and custom orders I was working on. Now I have it all in one place it’s easy to use and very customizable.
Marianne
I am already pretty organized, but my new Bench Book for Metalsmiths by Amy Schmidt throws my organizational skills over the top! I have been using it to sketch design ideas for planning purposes. I can make note of all of my enameling info (temps, firing times, etc.) for future reference. And, I find myself often using the reference pages Amy included for things like gauges, sizes, and more. Because she sprinkled inspirational quotes throughout the book, I can open it to a random page and get inspired all over again. Plus it’s pretty to look at too!
Colby
I’ve been making jewelry as a hobby for years, but going beyond just making things for myself always seemed too intimidating. The Bench Book gave me tools and tips that made selling my jewelry seem approachable for the first time. It is full of templates for helping you through everything from class notes and design, to commissions and show applications. And the resources section provides quick access to frequently used information so it is easily accessible all in one place. The Bench Book is a game changer!
Organize your notes, sketches, and ideas with The Bench Book
The Bench Book is an all in one tool for honing your metalsmithing skills and growing your business. With pages to sketch ideas, plan collections, a comprehensive reference section packed with tips just for metalsmiths, and a place to track business expenses and income, this book should be considered as essential as your torch and hammers.
– Track materials & costs, and refer to the included pricing strategies to set fair prices and ensure that you are compensated for your skill and time.
– Utilize the ready-to-use jewelry patterns and templates to launch new designs
– Refer to the wire gauge conversions and ring sizing charts, printed in actual size, to facilitate choosing the correct materials for the job and achieve proper sizing.
– Plan collections on the sketch prompts included to visualize proportion.
– Create a sample library of wire links and jump rings and ear wires, to determine amounts needed to order supplies and recreate styles with ease.
– Keep track of custom orders with essential client information such as likes and dislikes, sizing, pricing, and due dates.
