Architectural Ironwork presents over 375 spectacular examples from more that 100 of today's top blacksmiths. Focusing on the renaissance in artistic blacksmithing Meilach presents a vast array of ironwork recently commissioned for contemporary, commercial, and residential buildings, as people become more aware of the versatility of iron today. Architectural Ironwork showcases over 375 spectacular examples of work from more that 100 of today's top blacksmiths, supplemented with historical works from 15 countries.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 11 x 8.5, Pages: 256, Illustrations: 286

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Art Nouveau: Ironwork of Austria & Hungary

Enjoy the exciting Art Nouveau used in balconies, gates and doorways throughout the streets of cities in Austria and Hungary,

500 vivid photos show the many, varied interpretations of Art Nouveau forms used in balustrades and balconies, lanterns and gates, doorways, elevator door fa ades, and more. This book will inspire many to make new travel plans and will delight everyone with a passion for beautiful decorative ironwork.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 11.25 x 8.75, Pages: 240, Illustrations: 500

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In this fascinating study, one of the world's foremost authorities on weathervanes presents new information on this dynamic folk art form. Classic and never-before-seen pieces illustrate the rugged vitality of the weathervane which from the mid-to-late 19th century have come to be considered three-dimensional sculpture, suitable for decorating modern corporate offices and homes.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 8.5 x 11, Pages: 160, Illustrations: 60

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Design and Techniques

The Artist Blacksmith is the essential handbook for anyone interested in bringing a creative, contemporary approach to this ancient craft, and for those already hooked who want to improve and expand their skills. It offers a contemporary approach to an ancient craft using fundamental blacksmithing processes. The author describes how to develop a design, then how to realize it, and finally how to assemble and finish the piece.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 10.5 x 9.75, Pages: 160, Illustrations: 200

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Contemporary Designs from Classic Techniques

Once used to create protective garments, chain mail techniques and patterns have now been adapted for jewelry making by innovative artists. Making chain mail jewelry needs very few tools to achieve impressive results. Thirty extraordinary projects are offered here for all skill levels.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 9 x 10.25, Pages: 144, Illustrations: 484

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The Contemporary Blacksmith, brings together over 500 works by nearly 200 artist-craftsmen from 16 countries to illustrate the unprecedented activity in modern ironwork. Meilach shows how metal work has blossomed into a serious art form over the past twenty five years. She introduces some of the men and women who are fascinated by smithing, and why and how the act of manipulating metal becomes such a powerful muse. You could easily be inspired to pick up a hammer and try your hand at this ancient art form gone modern.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 11 x 8.75, Pages: 256, Illustrations: 538

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1000 Patented Ways to Open a Bottle

1000 U.S. patent drawings dating from 1851 to 1994 showing the evolution of designs of corkscrews

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 9 x 12, Pages: 340, Illustrations: 500

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