Blacksmithing: Hot Techniques & Striking Projects

About this book

These amazing techniques and projects offer a modern twist on a traditional artand theyll transform your image of the blacksmith forever. More and more people are discovering the creative pleasure of going into an iron studio applying high heat to steel and hammering or pressing the metal into interesting shapes. While often admired the process can intimidate novices…but this beautifully photographed book will change that. It provides a superb overview of the fundamentals including various forms of steel equipment and safety precautions. Learn how to create a right-angle bend; form a point flat end spiral and curl; and cut metal using hand tools and a plasma torch. Then follow along step by step to create beginner-friendly projects including a simple trivet ornamental door handle wall sconce and even a metal railing.