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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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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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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Tools, Techniques & Inspiration

After a short history of ironwork is discussed and the fascinating properties of iron and other metals are explored, all of the basic forging techniques are then presented.

Format: Soft cover, Dimensions: 7 x 10, Pages: 328, Illustrations: 769

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Direct Metal Sculpture: revised and expanded

Filled with the techniques and inspirations to help artists find the answers they need for creating direct metal sculpture. Essential for all those interested in metal sculpture: artist-blacksmiths, collectors, curators and designers.

Format: Soft cover, Dimensions: 10.25 x 7.25, Pages: 248, Illustrations: 115 color & 475 B&W

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Over 400 unusual fireplace designs from Renaissance to Post-Modern including andirons, pokers, shovels, fire screens and brooms will inspire blacksmiths and lovers of iron everywhere.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 8.5 x 11, Pages: 256, Illustrations: 362

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