Artist Blacksmith
Design and Techniques
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Metal Work, Woodwork
| Author: | Peter Parkinson | ISBN: | 9781847977830 |
| Publisher: | Crowood | Publication: | April 30, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Crowood | Language: | English |
| Author: | Peter Parkinson |
| ISBN: | 9781847977830 |
| Publisher: | Crowood |
| Publication: | April 30, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Crowood |
| Language: | English |
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.Topics covered include: the range and use of tools and materials; fundamental blacksmithing processes; working at the anvil, drawing down, bending, upsetting and spreading, hot cutting, punching, and finally, twisting and joining. Illustrated with over 200 diagrams and photographs, The Artist Blacksmith will provide an introduction to the beginner and valuable information for the more experienced smith looking to expand their workshop.
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.Topics covered include: the range and use of tools and materials; fundamental blacksmithing processes; working at the anvil, drawing down, bending, upsetting and spreading, hot cutting, punching, and finally, twisting and joining. Illustrated with over 200 diagrams and photographs, The Artist Blacksmith will provide an introduction to the beginner and valuable information for the more experienced smith looking to expand their workshop.
