Brynmorgen Press

08/10/2026

Early this year Brynmorgen published a book called Chainmaking for Jewelers, which was the third book with author Matthieu Cheminée. We recently had this note from him:

He wrote: “I recently made some pieces for a show that allowed me to combine two of my favorite techniques — chainmaking and stamping. This is a bracelet of fine silver with 14k gold on the stamped clasp.”

Beautiful work and and it inspired us to feature his book The Art of Stamping at a reduced price. From now until the end of September, the $40 book is only $30, a 25% discount. Details at https://
www.brynmorgen.com/catalog/artofstamping

05/23/2026

Here is an exceprt from Matthieu Cheminée's book the Art of Stamping describing the crucible of modern metalsmithing that was Taos in the 70s.

05/22/2026

Our book The Art of Stamping by Matthieu Cheminee presents first hand accounts of the notorious bicentennial belt where Easy Rider, Georgia O'Keefe, 8 rolls of Kennedy half dollars and a mysterious art theft weave together. This radio piece presents a documentary project exploring this artefact and the vibrant metalsmithing culture of Taos in the 70s.

04/20/2026

📚 One of my favorite jewelry books of all time!

If you’re interested in making handmade chains, you need to check out this incredible book by . He spent five years creating it, and the level of detail is just amazing.

Each project includes tons of step-by-step photos, and the table of contents even shows the chain designs — such a brilliant idea for visual learners.

Published by Brynmorgen Press, this book is truly an investment piece for your studio. The quality, photography, and clear instruction make it one of the best resources out there for jewelers and metalsmiths looking to master chain making.

✨ Add this one to your jewelry library — it’s a book you’ll come back to again and again.

Here’s my affiliate link if you’d like to order a copy: https://amzn.to/43wDJjO

01/07/2026

A note about shipping from Brynmorgen Press: With the launch of Chainmaking for Jewelers in 2025, Brynmorgen Press began selling directly to customers through our website. It was a step we took to counteract some of the frustrating behaviors we were encountering with online booksellers and so far it's been great.

For the rollout we decided to eat a lot of the shipping costs and were able to offer free domestic shipping and a low flat rate anywhere else in the world. The response was tremendous, we sold over a thousand copies of Matthieu's book in a month! We were delighted to find that we had enthusiastic readers all around the world from Australia to Lebanon, Peru, Chile, Malta, the UK, Germany and more. The reality is that shipping abroad often costs as much as the book itself, sometimes much more. This is the reason it is often hard to get books to readers abroad even through Amazon and other big retailers.

It was more valuable than advertising dollars for us to ship some of these books at a loss and we are absolutely delighted that our books are getting into the hands of craftspeople everywhere. While we will have to raise our prices in the new year, we have decided to keep offering a flat fee for our international customers, eating some of the cost to increase our readership and support the community.

Our rates are now a flat $5 to ship any book(s) within the United States, $60 plus $5 per additional book anywhere else in the world. I know it seems expensive, but trust us, it's not cheap shipping heavy books. As an alternative for anyone who can't afford all that, the digital edition is always available. Thanks very much to all of you and happy jewelry making!

Information on all of our books at

Since 1985 Brynmorgen Press has set a high standard for technical books that support jewelers, metalsmiths and art students at all levels of their development. Brynmorgen books are known for their clarity, visual richness and high production value. Always at the forefront of information technology,....

01/07/2026

Check out this great review by Doug Napier at JewelryMonk, thanks Doug...

A Book Every Jeweler Should Spend Time With

Every once in a while, a book lands on your bench that makes you slow down.

I was recently sent the book "Chainmaking For Jewelers" to review by Matthieu Cheminee, (Brynmorgen Press) and it’s one of the most comprehensive resources on chain making I’ve encountered in over 40 years at the bench.

At more than 530 pages, this book is not a quick overview—it’s a deep, thoughtful exploration of virtually every aspect of chain creation and assembly. From foundational structures to advanced construction, the level of detail reflects a deep respect for the craft.

What I appreciate most is that this book functions as a working reference, not shelf decoration. It’s the kind of resource you return to when solving design problems, teaching technique, or stretching beyond familiar patterns.

Chain making demands patience, precision, and humility. This book honors all three. For jewelers who take their craft seriously—whether learning, teaching, or refining their skills—this is a resource worth spending real time with.

— Doug
JewelryMonk Studio & Training Center

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book for review. I received no other compensation. I share resources like this because I want to help jewelers grow in their craft.

11/20/2025

We are thrilled to announce that “Chainmaking for Jewelers” has run through its first printing in only month. For those of you wanting to order, we apologize for the wait, but you should know that the second printing is in the works and we’re doing everything we can to speed things along.
You can pre-order at www.Brynmorgen.com and know that your copy will be sent out as soon as the books arrive. And it’s worth noting that the full book is still available in a digital edition for computers and tablets.
And for the first 1000 people who have books in hand, please consider joining the Chainmaking for Jewelers Study Group on Facebook to share your successes, offer advice and ask questions.

11/10/2025

Reminding folks of the free Resources available at the Brynmorgen Press website. Here's an example:

10/26/2025

“Chainmaking for Jewelers” has been available for less than a month but it is already listed as a Best Seller by Amazon (in print) and Kobo (in its digital edition). Thanks, everyone, for sharing your enthusiasm!