Metal Embossing Workshop

About this book

Its simple to create intricate designs on metaland impart luster radiance and dimensionwith the centuries-old art of embossing. This in-depth workshop explains it all: tracing and transferring patterns cutting designs from the metal and attaching them to a surface filling in adding color and patina finishing and varnishing and texturizing. Novices will find out how to use a wide variety of tools and products and follow a project being made from start to finish through close-up images. An entire photographic section showcases a range of embossing designs with their richly diverse textures. The projectsall with full-size patternsinclude frames and framed designs boxes clocks glass items (vases decanters) and jewelry.