metalwork - learning online

metal art and technique

pennabilli

One of the most useful sites, articles on materials and tools, casting, recycling, forging etc.
Mostly in italian but much in english.

community of hobbyists

A resource for the "Rec.Crafts.Metalworking" community of hobbyists and small businesses.
Two main sections
w3.uwyo.edu/~metal/ answers to questions that are not actually frequently asked.
www.metalwebnews.com. articles and other metalworking information written and posted entirely by volunteers

The Ganoksin Project

The Ganoksin Project web site is now the largest educational site in the world for jewelers with over 240,000 different individuals a month visiting and a 5,500 member archived, searchable discussion email list called Orchid.
Most of the site's content comes from Charles Lewton-Brain's volcanic activity, visit http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/ganoksin-and-orchid.htm

metal casting

Melting and casting metal yourself, pratico, DIY

the Society of American Silversmiths

site of the Society of American Silversmiths, in their words "the Web's most comprehensive site devoted to the silversmithìs art and craft" (and it may well be so).

Dictionary

Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, affidabile utile

The Society of North American Goldsmiths

will say something later

blacksmithing

a unique resource for blacksmiths and related metal workers. one of the best metalworking information sources.Anvilfire is dedicated to advancing modern blacksmithing while retaining traditional standards of craftsmanship.

springmaking

a wonderful site on springmaking, sound and exhaustive

History of Pens & Writing Instruments

From cave paintings to the quill pen. How ink, paper and pens were all were invented.
Very interesting, a must for every penmaker

country blacksmiths

The site of a shop by country blacksmiths. Basic sketchy and simple info for absolute beginners

forging animal heads

a page showing how to make an iron duck head: tricks you can employ otherwise

working with horn

ottimo sulla sostanza corno e la sua lavorazione. dettagliato e attendibile. Molto interessante anche il resto del suo lavoro, vedi http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/

Japanese Metalwork in history

concise and interesting