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: Hard cover, Dimensions: 8 x 10, Pages: 199, Illustrations: 532

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Beautiful Iron: The Pursuit of Excellence

A photographic collection of Whitaker's works with the metal sizes and his shop time listed under each photo. The National Endowment for the Arts awarded Dr. Whitaker a 1997 National Heritage Fellowship in the Traditional Arts.

Format: Spiral bound, Dimensions: 9 x 11, Pages: 185, Illustrations: 180

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Designs – Shop Drawings – Photographs for the Artist-blacksmith

Schmirler has compiled a selection of sketches, scale drawings and photographs from his own archive intended primarily to serve as a reference work for wrought-iron smiths. His three-step process in the production of a piece of artistic wrought iron starts with sketching the piece, and then developing a detailed working drawing on a scale of 1:1, and finally photographing the finished piece and recording its location. The objects include fireplaces, wall lamps, clocks, wine bars, gates, railings, grills, candle holders, signs and much more in Schmirler's plan of first, the sketch, then developing a detailed 1:1 drawing, and finally photographing the finished piece.

Tri-lingual: English/German/French

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 8.75 x 10.75, Pages: 168, Illustrations: 764

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The Complete Published Work

The plant photography of Karl Blossfeldt. Art forms in nature. Blossfeldt was a sculptor, amateur photographer, and a professor at Berlin's school of arts and crafts where he taught modeling.The photographers in the know have been waiting for this book. N.Y. Times

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 9.75 x 11, Pages: 255, Illustrations: 239

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Forming, Forging, and Soldering Techniques

This beautifully illustrated volume will instruct you in the art of metal crafting, providing information on working with iron, copper, tin and other common metals. First, you'll be introduced to metalworking tools and machines. Next, you will learn basic techniques for forming and shaping objects, as well as forging, welding, brazing, soldering, and finishing. Finally,you'll be guided step-by-step in the construction of several beautiful and useful objects, including sculptures, wrought-iron fixtures, trays, tables, and other items for inside and outside the home.

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 9 1/4 x 12, Pages: 160, Illustrations

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VOL II Mastering the Fundamentals of Leaf Work

Very clear, step-by-step instructions on the forging of leaves including the related tooling needed. The most complete leaf book ever!

SET (Vol I and II) ON SALE FOR $105

Format: Hard cover, Dimensions: 8.75 x 11.5, Pages: 300, Illustrations: 1144

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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: Hard Cover, Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.5, Pages: 208, Illustrations: 288

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