Indian Silversmithing

About this book

No American craft has been more widely admired than Indian silversmithing. Old Spanish writings indicate that as early as 1795 Navajos were rarely seen without silver ornaments. Now you can learn those same skills. INDIAN SILVER SMITHING gives detailed directions for making tools and equipment, learning and perfecting techniques, and completing hundreds of beautiful pieces of jewelry. Now you can make and own valuable, decorative, and authentic American Indian silver jewelry at a fraction of the retail cost. And, you can enjoy the satisfaction and savings of doing it yourself.