Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America

A non-profit educational association providing knowledge about blacksmithing. Features a resources section, and image gallery of historical and contemporary blacksmithing, discussion forums, and recommended books and videos.

http://abana.org/

Rocio Heredia, Artist Metalsmith

Mexican contemporary artist specializing in traditional metalsmithing techniques of chasing and repousse in high relief to create intricate designs on silver, copper and gold. Suffering from visual impairment, she uses the sense of touch as a basic tool to produce finely-detailed, highly-wrought surfaces.

http://www.rocioheredia.com

Silversculpture

Sculpture cast in bronze and silver by the Scottish metal-artist Gordon Lochhead. Lost-wax castings including abstract sculptures, figurative pieces, animals and many commissions.

http://www.silversculpture.co.uk/

Society of American Silversmiths

Official website. Resource for anything relating to the silversmiths' art and craft. Offers an artisan gallery, workshops, library and more.

http://www.silversmithing.com/

Society of North American Goldsmiths

Official website. Leading association for jewelry, design and metalsmithing in North America.

http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/

The Guild of Metalsmiths

A non-profit organization dedicated to the art of metalworking. Works to educate its members about metalworking and blacksmithing. Includes information about all forms of metalsmithing from traditional blacksmithing to the contemporary arts. Includes a discussion forum, a newsletter with archives, and image galleries of members' art work.

http://www.metalsmith.org/

Trade Secrets Relative to Metals

Detailed instructions of the methods used by metal workers in the 18th century. Topics include. the transmutation of iron into steel, how to make and refine pewter, tempering edged tools, extracting mercury from lead, the composition of metallic mirrors used in ancient times, how to prevent iron from rusting.

http://www.old-crafts.com/metals/secrets_relative_to_metals.htm

Valentin Yotkov

The Valentin Yotkov Studio is the only school in the USA specialized in chasing/repousse instruction.

http://www.valentinyotkov.com