Silversmith's Secrets

Award-winning silversmith and BBC television presenter Brenton West shares all his silversmithing techniques and expertise with you. Whether for sentimental reasons or to turn a profit, it's good to have an expert's advice when fixing, repairing or improving decorative household items. Through 12 projects, award-winning silversmith and BBC television personality Brenton West explains how to diagnose the problem, apply the repair, and make good almost any precious items. Each project and core technique is fully illustrated so you can see what's happening at each stage, and Brenton shares how to apply the skills learned to your own particular repairs. After all, nothing breaks in quite the same way: this book will teach you how to adapt. With new skills learned or old skills finessed, many seemingly insurmountable challenges can be overcome. Friendly, professional advice on how to assess and safely repair your items Learn how to identify and safely repair different metals and materials Includes information on hallmarking, so you can assess those second-hand finds accurately An extensive tools directory gives straightforward, in-depth advice on the best tools for the job Dozens of versatile techniques explained clearly, simply and in context: learn how to re-plate silver, remove dents, correctly secure metal to glass, reshape or replace metal and more; all on a range of precious and antique items including jewellery, table lamps, inkwells, picture frames and hand mirrors. 'Even if an object has large emotional or financial value, if it is broken, it is virtually useless. My goal – and the goal of all silversmiths – is to repair these things so they work properly or look as fabulous as they possibly can.' – Brenton West 'There are few problems that are insurmountable. If…