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Decorative & Sculptural Ironwork Tools, Techniques & Inspiration 2nd edition By Dona Z Meilach Schiffer Publishing Ltd. http://www.schifferbooks.com ISBN 0-7643-0790-8 paperback copyright©1999 In the EU and England they are distributed by Bushwood Books Kew Gardens http://www.bushwoodbooks.co.uk What can one really say about a Dona Z Meilach, book on ironwork and smithing in all forms and styles and subjects. And since this is the recent 2nd edition. with update information on equipment and trends and techniques. It is one of the must haves for every metal head. Here is her direct metal sculpture review The easiest way to do this is with the contents listed after a few words. It is well done, with lots and lots of photo's both B&W along with the color sections/albums. She covers old museum stuff to the current crop(1999) of smiths, blade workers, sculptors and even a detailed chapter devoted to a Damascus steel research project at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. From the Yellin museum in Philly pa to outstanding work of some the finest studios turning out railing. So here it is. New creativity with metal forging The shop,the forge, and the tools The fire, the fuel, and the heat The smith's materials: iron,steel and alloys Basic forging procedures The object-from simple to Challenging Color plates Architecture Large sculpture Small Sculpture Furnishings Carving animals and other fantastic forms Gates,grilles,and railings Locks,knockers, and other hardware Bladesmithing for knives,choppers,and scissors Damascus Steel Mixed metals--More techniques Sculpture A gallery of details Appendix-weight charts Bibliography Suppliers Resources Index As she starts with a short history of iron work, then moves right into the heart and heat of the subject. As this isn't sold as a how to book. I will say that it is probably one of the few books that with little or no previous knowledge. One could follow her step by steps with the photo's and turn out some very passable items. I am not saying that the person will be a world class iron worker or even close to it. Just that she is and always complete in her descriptions, procedures etc. I will go as far as to say that more people learned the basics and some all they know about smithing from Dona's books (she has written over 36). When she was taken recently from us. She was moving into the field of computers as it could be applied to ironwork. It might be a bit pricey for some but as with good tools it is a investment that you will use over and over. And one that will bring enjoyment when you can't be swinging a hammer or tong! If you do get a used one that is the original edition, you will be buying the 2nd edition shortly after. |
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