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BK192
Expose of Repousse for the Beginning
Blacksmith, Heath
62 pages, 8-1/2 x 11 (Softcover)
In this book Heath easily and understandably
explains in great detail the art of Repousse.
Simple, excellent drawings and text will offer
solutions and ideas. He gives an introduction to
the repousse’ process in sheet copper. Techniques are presented
on how to proceed in making belt buckles, jingle bells, body armor
for an re-enactor, and simple techniques.
BK239
Form Emphasis for Metalsmiths, Seppa
145 pages, 7 x 10 (Softcover)
Seppa’s own drawings of ideas and techniques
are illustrated. He covers formal shells, soldering,
raising, planishing, layouts, tubing, hinges and
linkages. He also covers surface enrichment such as
refinement and finishes. Good detailed coverage!
BK799
Formfolding, Lewton-Brain
160 pages, 10-3/4 x 8-3/4 (Hardcover)
Charles Lewton-Brain invented fold-forming, a
completely new way of forming sheet metal quickly
into wonderful 3-D shapes and textures, most from
single sheets of metal without any soldering. Foldforming
uses sheet material, folds it, works it and then
unfolds it. Many schools and workshops teach and use fold-forming, and
thousands of people use parts of the system in their work. The British
Museum Research Lab and the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, among others
have certified that Fold-forming is new, and has not been done before
in the history of metal working. Fold forming is a new system of metal
forming developed between 1980 and the present which is the concrete
result of a conceptual approach to metalsmithing that emphasizes forming
using the metals characteristics. It is about following what the metal likes
to do. 450+ photos.
BK964 How to Make a Chain Tool for
Chasing, Lewton-Brain
38 Pages, 8.5 x 11 (Softcover), 29 illustrations
A chain tool is a special class of chasing tool. It is
a kind of stamp which automatically lines up the
previous blow in registered rows of rhythmic marks.
The details of how to make this valuable tool are
clearly explained.
BK809
Making A Copper Weathervane, Helmreich
160 pages, 8-1/2 x 11 (Softcover)
Folk art subjects used in American weathervanes
are shown. Create your own design or use the
complete set of plans included to produce a
traditional rooster weathervane. Use basic tools (tin
snips and hammers), ageless techniques, and sheet
copper available at your local sheet metal shop
to make a weathervane that will serve your roof for
years. Using over 290 crisp color images, 25 detailed line drawings, and
concise text, Helmreich guides readers through the steps necessary
to build a hand-hammered copper weathervane. This step-by-step guide
transforms a sheet of copper into a fully functioning weathervane.
BOOKS RAISING & REPOUSSE
BK988
Metal Corrugation-Surface
Embellishment and Element
Formation for the Metalsmith, McAleer
148 pages, 8-1/2 x 11 (Hardcover)
This book is guaranteed to infuse and inspire you
with the playful creativity this process has to offer!
Using a variety of tools and techniques you will
rapidly be taken beyond any traditional utilitarian
appearance seen with corrugated material that is
part of our everyday life. Discover how you can get those waves into
your metal. Several years in research make this book a must for personal
expression in metalsmithing and a necessity in your personal library.
BK204
Metals Technic: A Collection of Techniques for
Metalsmiths, McCreight,
160 pages, 8-1/2 x 11 (Softcover)
A wonderful collection of articles written by 12
leaders of the fine metals and jewelry design
field covering a wide variety of topics such as:
granulation, reticulation, fold-forming, anticlastic
raising, toolmakaing and more. Contributors are: John Cogswell,
Philip Fike, Michael Good, Susan Kingsley, David LaPlantz, Charles
Lewton-Brain, Tim McCreight, Komelia Okim, Kris Patzlaff, Claire
Sanford, Mary Ann Scherr, Heikki Seppa. 145 B/W illustrations.
BK205
The Metalsmith’s Book of Boxes and Lockets,
McCreight
144 pages, 8 x 10 (Hardcover)
This book is a follow-up to “Fundamentals by
McCreight” with 288 high-quality photos and
practical information. In addition to featuring scores
of exciting boxes by contemporary designers from
around the world, the book describes dozens of hinges, catches and
construction techniques in practical detail. Intended for intermediate
metalsmiths, this book will not only teach you how to make that
special hinge, but get you excited about what to do with it.
BK819
Mexican Arts Series: Hammered
Copper, Sandy Baum Introduction by Roy
Skodnick
160 Pages, 11 x 8 1/2 (Softcover)
See beautiful hammered copper vessels
made long ago and today at Santa
Clara del Cobre, Mexico, a small town in the southwest state of
Michoacan. From nothing more than a chunk of copper or sheet
metal, artists here have spent centuries creating both useful and
decorative copper items, with specially made hand tools and
machinery. The richness of the work has undergone a marked
improvement in design, materials, and finish during the second
half of the twentieth century. Hundreds of copper items from the
Museo Nacional de Cobre illustrate the art’s evolution. 393 colorful
photographs, an historical perspective, list and introductions
to 540 copper artists, and detailed descriptions combine in this
impressive reference. Be inspired to visit Mexico’s Michoacan state
and Santa Clara del Cobre, to meet the artists in their workshops.
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