The Art of Stamping by Matthieu Cheminée

The Art of Stamping by Matthieu Cheminée is a long-awaited, comprehensive volume dedicated to one of the most universal and versatile techniques in metalworking. Thoughtful attention to tools and materials provides a solid foundation for the step-by-step descriptions that form the core of the book — more than three dozen specific stamps are presented through photographs that illustrate each stage of the making process. A dedicated chapter explores how multiple stamps are used together to develop intricate, layered patterns.

Further enriching the field, the author conducted interviews with artists who specialize in stamping, gathering cultural history from traditions around the world. The book also includes a photographic archive of more than 300 historic stamps, making it an invaluable reference for practicing metalsmiths and historians alike.

Features

• Comprehensive coverage of stamping as a metalworking technique, from foundational tools and materials to advanced pattern development
• Step-by-step photographic sequences for more than three dozen specific stamps
• Dedicated chapter on combining multiple stamps to create complex patterns
• Artist interviews providing cultural history and global perspectives on stamping traditions
• Photographic archive of more than 300 historic stamps
• Over 1,000 color photographs throughout
• Hardcover binding with 262 pages

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This title is intended for professional metalsmiths, jewelers, and serious students of metalworking who want an authoritative, in-depth reference on stamping technique, history, and application.