Brynmorgen Press: 13 books

The View from Here is a unique book by one of Maine's favorite poet-arts administrators, Stuart Kestenbaum, Director of the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. Collected here for the first time are more than three dozen observations made over the years in the Haystack newsletter, Gateway. Also included are the texts from three keynote speeches Mr. Kestenbaum has presented.

This unique volume brings ancient Japanese techniques and recipes to the West for the first time. Detailed information on chemicals and techniques make this a studio-based reference, complemented by photographs of work from artists in the US and Japan.

In 2005, Tim McCreight wrote "The Syntax of Objects," his first foray into the genre called creative nonfiction. His elegant book consists of short musings on the relationship we have with the objects in our lives. As a maker of objects, he wonders out loud about the way our memories and...

This aptly named book addresses the many ways that jewelers attach one part to another, with chapters on Cold Connections, Hot Connections, and Adhesives. In his characteristic no-nonsense style, McCreight provides useful information through drawings and text, explaining techniques in language that...

More than 20 years ago, Canadian goldsmith Charles Lewton-Brain invented a radical way to develop forms in metal sheet. In the ensuing decades, he has led hundreds of metalsmiths to explore and expand on his pioneering work. Now for the first time, the results of those efforts are compiled into a...

This informative and practical book covers a wide range of small scale casting techniques, from  cuttlefish to contemporary lost wax casting. In his usual straightforward language, Tim  McCreight explains not only the “how-to” but also the reasons behind the techniques. With  particular...

The ultimate resource for jewelers interested in the fabulous chains of ancient cultures. With clear instructions and foolproof illustrations, Ms. Stark teaches dozens of variations on classic chains.   Jean Reist Stark has been a goldsmith and teacher for 29 years, and has been...

This innovative volume offers 100 important terms used in art and design, providing definitions, insights, and provocative commentary. Each entry includes etymology, pronunciation and cross referencing suggestions. The vibrant design and compact size make this a practical addition to anyone's toolbox.

Metal clay offers innovative possibilities for setting gemstones that would be difficult or even impossible with conventional jewelry techniques. The author describes dozens of ways to set stones, including bezels, prongs, pavé, and channel settings. Each technique is presented with clear instructions...

This unique collection gathers the wisdom and experience of a dozen masters of fine metalsmithing, each writing about a technique of special expertise. From ancient skills like granulation and depletion gilding to the contemporary processes of fold forming and anticlastic raising, Metals Technic is...

PMC Technic brings together in one volume the work of ten leaders in the metal clay community. These talented artists have developed or advanced techniques through research and experimentation and share their discoveries in this handsome book. Clear descriptions, helpful illustrations and beautiful...

John Cogswell is a highly respected craftsman and much loved teacher. In this landmark book he shares more than three decades of professional experience in the jewelry field. Most stonesetting literature focuses on conventional bezels or trade practices of setting faceted stones in commercial mountings....

Virtually every culture with a history of metalsmithing has demonstrated accomplished work in the complementary techniques of chasing and repousse. From delicate Hellenic earrings to works as massive as the Statue of Liberty, the use of hammers and punches to form and ornament metal remains as vibrant...