Ever wonder why metalsmiths have so many hammers? Because each hammer a metalsmith or jeweler uses is shaped (sometimes bizarrely) to perform a specific task. This book is an introduction to the many... More > different kinds of hammers and what each is used for. Whether you're interested in chasing, sinking, or forging, this book will help you find the right tool for the job.< Less
Ever wonder why metalsmiths have so many hammers? Because each hammer a metalsmith or jeweler uses is shaped (sometimes bizarrely) to perform a specific task. This book is an introduction to the many... More > different kinds of hammers and what each is used for. Whether you're interested in chasing, sinking, or forging, this book will help you find the right tool for the job.< Less
About Wendy Edsall-Kerwin
Wendy Edsall-Kerwin is a jewelry artist and metalsmith living and working out of her home in Elizabethtown, PA. She received a BFA from Tyler School of Art in 1998. When she isn't in the studio pounding away at metal, you can usually find her online at her blog http://hammermarks.wordpress.com, on Twitter as @wtek , or at her website www.hammerstrokeandfire.com.
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