9781333871970 - Trade Secrets, or Practical Hints: Over 600 Rare and Valuable Receipts for Gold and Silver Plating, Nickel Plating, Soldering Tempering, Plating with ... Celluloid,... (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a wide-ranging volume of trade secrets, formulas and techniques used by artisans and craftsmen in a multitude of industries. As the nature of trade secrets is to be kept secret, this collection is a rare glimpse into the tricks and techniques developed by generations. The author has gathered methods and insights from hundreds of different fields and trades, both widely practiced and highly specialized. This book offers a practical education in the practices of silversmithing, clock making, jewelry making, and metalworking, to name only a handful of the industries covered. It is an indispensable resource for those passionate about the details of their craft, and a fascinating read for anyone interested in seeing behind the curtain at some of history's best-kept secrets. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.