The Bench Book

The Bench Book is an all in one tool for honing your metalsmithing skills and growing your business. With pages to sketch ideas, plan collections, a comprehensive reference section packed with tips just for metalsmiths, and a place to track business expenses and income, this book should be considered as essential as your torch and hammers. 

• Track materials & costs, and refer to the included pricing strategies to set fair prices and ensure that you are compensated for your skill and time. 
• Utilize the ready-to-use jewelry patterns and templates to launch new designs
• Refer to the wire gauge conversions and ring sizing charts, printed in actual size, to facilitate choosing the correct materials for the job and achieve proper sizing.
• Plan collections on the sketch prompts included to visualize proportion.
• Create a sample library of wire links and jump rings and ear wires, to determine amounts needed to order supplies and recreate styles with ease. 
• Keep track of custom orders with essential client information such as likes and dislikes, sizing, pricing, and due dates.