The art & craft of the blacksmith : techniques and inspiration for the modern smith
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- ISBN: 9781631593819
- ISBN: 1631593811
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Physical Description:
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160 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm - Publisher: Beverly, MA : Quarry Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2018.
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Preface -- Intent -- Part one: Iron (What is metal? ; The beginning of iron ; Types of iron [Pig iron, wrought iron, cast iron, and steel] ; What is forging? [Forging vs. fabrication] ; The role of the smith ; The history of decorative iron [Baroque and Rococo ; Revolutions ; Counterrevolutions ; Decline and renaissance]). |
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Subject: | Blacksmithing Amateurs' manuals CRAFTS & HOBBIES Metal Work Blacksmithing |
Genre: | Handbooks and manuals. Handbooks and manuals. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Homer Public Library | 682 THO (Text) | 000161218 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
The Art and Craft of the Blacksmith : Techniques and Inspiration for the Modern Smith
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The Art and Craft of the Blacksmith : Techniques and Inspiration for the Modern Smith
Robert Thomas has always loved working with his hands, designing and creating. Once he decided to make a career of blacksmithing, Robert set out on a three year journey to immerse himself in the craft. Robert has studied metalwork with renowned metal artists in England, France, Sweden, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Israel, and throughout the United States. With full engagement in the process start to finish, Robert enjoys collaborating with his clients to design and produce quality works of architecture, sculpture, furniture, lighting, and a diverse collection of custom pieces.