ABCs of Blacksmithing

Examples Step by Step

These clear step-by-step examples will give the adventurous beginner confidence and will offer new insight to the experienced smith. Lots of good photos to help you on your way.

Format: Hardcover.   Dimensions: 8" x 10"   Pages: 199   Illustrations: 532

Portals and Gates offers the forst comprehensive overview of Albert Paley's public, private, and institutional passageways and also highlights key works - both built and imagined - in his long career. This book presents the finest examples of Paley's distinctive interpretation of gates, portals, and passageways.

Format: Hardback,  Dimentions: 8 1/2" x 11",  Pages: 143,  Illustrations: 150

Alfred Habermann: Blacksmith & Designer

Alfred Haberman was a blacksmith legend with an explorer mentality and a master of modern design.Traditionally trained he used traditional smithing techniques to create large iron work with heavy textures. Habermann was a paragon of a “restless mind.” It was his explorer mentality that drove this blacksmith born in the Bohemian town of Iglau out into the world – with open eyes and a healthy portion of inquisitiveness for everything that could be designed, especially for those things made of metal. It was metal that he had been designing from his very early years, and the metal – primarily iron – which shaped him. His modest way and quiet nature made him a resting place in our fast world. In his presence you calmed down and when he started talking you simply had to take time to listen.

Format: Hardcover.   Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11 1/2"   Pages: 175   Illustrations: 184

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: Hardcover.   Dimensions: 11" x 8 1/2"   Pages: 256   Illustrations: 286

The Art of Casting in Iron

by Simpson Bolland

The Art of Casting in Iron was first published in 1893. It has long since made its mark in the field of blacksmithing, offering handymen everything they need to know to make appliances, chains, and statues, and to repair broken castings the old-fashioned way. From founding statues and the art of taking casts to pattern modeling and sectional molding, this practical guideboook provides all of the need-to-know basics and more. With simple, easy to understand instructions and detailed formulas, tables, and illustrations, The Art of Casting Iron guides the reader step-by-step through the iron casting process, making it the perfect companion for novice metal founders and industry professionals.

Format: Soft cover   Dimentions: 6" x 9"   Pages: 392   Illustrations: 200

The Work of Philip Simmons

Charleston Blacksmith is a guidebook to the beautiful ironwork of Charleston created by the historic city's best-known blacksmith, Philip Simmons, a "National Treasure."

Format: Softcover.   Dimensions: 8" x 9"   Pages: 72   Illustrations: over 100

Charleston Ironwork

A Photographic Study

This photographic essay records the rich legacy of the artform, as seen in Charleston's remaining ornamental wrought and cast iron examples. The photographs are listed by streets, enabling the visitor to use this book as a guide while enjoying a stroll around this beautiful historic city.

Format: Hardcover.   Dimensions: 11.5" x 9.5"   Pages: 208   Illustrations: 288