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The Artist Blacksmith: Design and Techniques
Peter Parkinson
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Description for The Artist Blacksmith: Design and Techniques
Hardcover. This is a handbook for anyone interested in bringing a creative, contemporary approach to the ancient craft of blacksmithing, and for those already hooked who want to improve and expand their skills. Num Pages: 160 pages, diagrams, 200 colour photos. BIC Classification: AFT; WF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 266 x 225 x 16. Weight in Grams: 826. Design and Techniques. 160 pages, diagrams, 200 colour photos. This is a handbook for anyone interested in bringing a creative, contemporary approach to the ancient craft of blacksmithing, and for those already hooked who want to improve and expand their skills. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: AFT; WF. Dimension: 266 x 225 x 16. Weight: 820.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Crowood Press
Number of pages
160
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Ramsbury, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861264282
SKU
V9781861264282
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Ref
99-5
About Peter Parkinson
Peter Parkinson has spent a lifetime working as a designer and maker. He studied Industrial Design at the Royal College of Art. In 1979 he discovered blacksmithing and set up his first workshop. From here he initiated a BA course in Metals and taught a new generation of young blacksmiths before leaving his teaching to become a full-time artist blacksmith. ... Read more
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