Le Van
Contemporary Explorations of Containment
From a fabricated spice box to forged teacups and a serving tray on wheels, the 500 vessels chosen for this lavish color survey feature the remarkable design and handiwork of a diverse group of contemporary metal artists. This beautiful and provocative collection has been crafted from diverse materials (including silver, copper, pewter, iron, and gold) using various methods (such as soldering, raising, casting, forming, and welding). Applied embellishments - such as enamel, chasing, and repousse - further enhance many of the pieces.
408 Pages, (Paperbound)
Item #: BK984
Fuller
Written in 1893 by one of the leading practioners, this book has come to be recognized as the classic work in its field. All aspects of this important craft are covered, from the making of household copper goods and ornaments, to copper piping, three-and four-way expansion joints and double bends, brewery, locomotive and ship installations -- from the simplest, to the most complicated and demanding work. Over 474 illustrations and completely indexed.
352 pages, 6 x 9
Item #: BK413
This handsome book replaces The Complete Metalsmith old edition. It covers twice the material, and goes into greater depth. A rigid fabric cover and elastic band make this a place to store sketches and notes; more than a book, it's a practical tool. This has become a standard text for classes and self-starters around the world. The clear layout and concise format give the help you need in practical terms you can understand. Some people call it the most useful tool on their bench. This volume has a lot of information about various metalsmithing techniques -- polishing, hammering, chasing, engraving and more. Well-illustrated, this book covers working with precious metals, jewelry making, casting and soldering.
312 Pages, 9 1/4 x 7 1/2, (Wrap-around cloth binding with elastic)1600 color drawings
Item #: BK586
9 pages, 8-1/2 x 11, over 40 illustrations (Paperback)
This book describes, as well as, shows the tooling techniques used for making copper candle cups. Definitely a must have for anyone who is interested in creating new ideas for iron candle cups. This is a timesaver and adds new flavor to basic iron candle cups
Item #: BK163
Chapman
16 Pages8-1/2 x 11Paperback
In 2004 Gene began making candle cups out of type "K" copper pipe which has a wall thickness of 1/16", double that of type "M" pipe. The thicker candle cups are more attractive in my opinion and, when handled, have a nice feel to them. They are actually easier to forge and produce due to the thicker wall.
"Copper Candle Cups II" has detailed explanations of methods, techniques and tooling used to make candle cups out of the thicker wall type "K" pipe.
Note: The tooling for thicker wall type "K" pipe has different dimensions than those for type "M" pipe.
Item #: BK740
Rose 123 pages, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 (Paperback)
In this book the subject of copper work, as it may be introduced into the public schools, is treated to the extent of specify an equipment and suggesting some of the possibilities of a course. Not only will there be found an abundance of illustrative material on this subject, consisting of drawings and photographs of various objects executed by upper grammar and high school pupils, but also a detail description of the process necessary for the execution of many of the designs. It is not expected that the problems as given will be slavishly copied, but rather that they will make clear the methods and processes that may be applied in the working out of similar problems. It is hoped that this volume will be especially helpful to teachers in the manual arts that are trying to introduce metal work into the regular school course.
Item #: BK440
Lewton-Brain
Excellent drawings of many chasing tools as well as fascinating drawings of a long-ago chasing shop depicting what the artisans are doing.
14 Pages, 8.5 x 11 (Soft cover), illustrations
Item: BK972
Revised edition that contains all original materials plus some new material to update the history of direct metal sculpture over the past quarter century. Detailed step-by-step photos, as well as, useful information about equipment, methods, safety precautions and more.
In the 1930s sculptors began to heat and shape metal directly and a new type of sculpture and artist emerged. This revised and expanded edition retains all the techniques and inspiration to help artists find the answers they needed for creating direct metal sculpture. New chapters update its history over the past quarter century. One new chapter explains the impact public art programs are having on culture in our cities. There are also sections on the impact of the computer on design and marketing of art. This is the latest, most complete, and practical book about an art form destined to become increasingly popular. Over 475 illustrations offer ideas, inspiration, techniques, and finished examples of art. This book is a must own for artists, craftsmen, collectors, designers, gallery owners, museum curators, and everyone interested in metal sculpture. Historical examples show where the art has been, where it is, and who is doing it.
222 pages, 7-1/4 x 10-1/4 (Hardcover)
Item #: BK588
Hasluck
Learn about engraver's tools and their uses, elementary exercises in engraving, engraving plate and precious metals, engraving monograms, engraving steel for transfer processes, engraving name-plates, engraving coffin-plates, chasing metal and etching metals.
160 pages, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 (Paperback)
Item #: BK617
In this book Heath easily and understandably explains in great detail the art of Repousse. Simple, excellent drawings and text will offer solutions and ideas. He gives an introduction to the repousse' process in sheet copper. Techniques are presented on how to proceed in making belt buckles, jingle bells, body armor for an re-enactor, and simple techniques.
62 pages, 8-1/2 x 11 (Paperback)
Item #: BK192
Charles Lewton-Brain invented fold-forming, a completely new way of forming sheet metal quickly into wonderful 3-D shapes and textures, most from single sheets of metal without any soldering. Fold-forming uses sheet material, folds it, works it and then unfolds it. Many schools and workshops teach and use fold-forming, and thousands of people use parts of the system in their work. The British Museum Research Lab and the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, among others have certified that Fold-forming is new, and has not been done before in the history of metal working.
Fold forming is a new system of metal forming developed between 1980 and the present which is the concrete result of a conceptual approach to metalsmithing that emphasizes forming using the metals characteristics. It is about following what the metal likes to do.
160 pages, (Hardcover), 450+ photos
Item #: BK799
145 pages, 7 x 10 (Paperback)
A master artist and teacher of metalwork presents a bold new approach to creative expression in metal. Heiki Seppa urges the craftsman to create in terms of pure form, and in this book he shows how. The book is profusely illustrated throughout with the author's own sketches of the ideas and techniques discussed. It will be of significant value to the accomplished craftsman as well as to teachers and advanced student of this exciting and growing art form. His creations have won international acclaim, from his award of master status in silversmithing from the Ministry of Education in his native Finland to numerous exhibits and awards abroad. His work as a teacher of metalsmithing in the School of Fine Arts at Washington University, Mr. Seppa's work with young artists led to the formulation of the new approach to creativity in metal that he details so well in Form Emphasis.
Item #: BK239
McConnell
The American Arts and Crafts Movement flourished briefly but brilliantly during the early years of the twentieth century. It was during this era that the Heintz Art Metal Shop and its successor the Smith Metal Arts Company (Silver Crest) produced decorative bronze wares of the highest quality. Today's avid interest in Arts and Crafts furnishings and accessories has collectors searching for examples made by these two firms. This book provides collectors and dealers alike with a pictorial panorama of such Heintz and Silver Crest items as bowls, jewelry, trophies, vases, and desk pieces, as well as essential data regarding value, rarity, maker's marks, and company histories.
127 Pages, 8.8 x 5.9 (Paperback) photos
Item #: BK823
A chain tool is a special class of chasing tool. It is a kind of stamp which automatically lines up the the previous blow in registered rows of rhythmic marks. The details of how to make this valuable tool are clearly explained.
38 Pages, 8.5 x 11 (Soft cover), 29 illustrations
Item #: BK964
Kaye-Moses
Metal clay is an innovative material that combines the workability of clay with the beautiful finish and durability of precious metals. The material is easy to manipulate and shape by hand to make beads for bracelets, necklaces, and other jewelry. This book contains 15 projects for creating fine silver beads and a design gallery of 25 additional jewelry pieces. Intro chapters include information about tools and techniques. Projects are organized workshop-style, to build skills cumulatively.
160 Pages, 9 x 9 (Hardcover), 190 photos/illustrations
Item #: BK1000
Brain Press
This book teaches how to easily hot burnish gold foil permanently onto silver objects, and raw sheet for soldering and building patterned jewelry with. It is a very rapid, easy method of adding the buttery richness of 24k gold to your silver and gold objects. This incredibly simple designing technique was re-introduced to the West from Korea in the 1980’s. It lets you make pictures and patterns using pure 24k gold foil placed onto other metals as well, including steel, platinum, palladium, 14K, 18K and other gold alloys, aluminum and even copper. Step-by-step photos show how to make your own gold foil, hot burnish onto silver, platinum. Also discussed are how to calibrate a hot plate and use liver of sulfur. The white electrum alloy for keum-boo is described.
47 Pages, 8.5 x 11, (Paperback) Saddle-stitch binding, black and white interior ink
Item: BK812
Helmreich
Folk art subjects used in American weathervanes are shown, including domesticated and wild animals, birds, occupations, patriotic themes, and transportation. Create your own design or use the complete set of plans included to produce a traditional rooster weathervane. Using basic tools (tin snips and hammers), ageless techniques, and sheet copper available at your local sheet metal shop, this book will teach you how to make a weathervane that will serve your roof for years. Whether you are an experienced metal worker, or a woodworker who is looking for a challenge, this is the book for you.
Using over 290 crisp color images, 25 detailed line drawings, and concise text, Bruce Helmreich guides readers through the steps necessary to build a hand-hammered copper weathervane. This step-by-step guide transforms a sheet of copper into a fully functioning weathervane.
160 Pages, 8 1/2 x 11 (Soft Cover), 299 color photos, 25 b/w drawings
Item #: BK809
McAleer
This book is guaranteed to infuse and inspire you with the playful creativity this process has to offer! Using a variety of tools and techniques you will rapidly be taken beyond any traditional utilitarian appearance seen with corrugated material that is part of our everyday life. Discover how you can get those waves into your metal. Several years in research make this book a must for personal expression in metalsmithing and a necessity in your personal library.
142 pages, 8 1/2 x 11 (Hardbound)
Item #: BK988
160 pages, 8-1/2 x 11, 145 illustrations, 2-color throughout (Paperback)
A wonderful collection of articles written by 12 leaders of the fine metals and jewelry design field covering a wide variety of topics such as: granulation, reticulation, fold-forming, anticlastic raising, toolmakaing and more. Contributors are: John Cogswell, Philip Fike, Michael Good, Susan Kingsley, David La Plantz, Charles Lewton-Brain, Tim McCreight, Komelia Okim, Kris Patzlaff, Claire Sanford, Mary Ann Scherr, Heikki Seppa
Item #: BK204
144 pages, 8 x 10, 288 photographs (Hardcover)
This book is a follow-up to "Fundamentals by McCreight" with 288 high-quality photos and practical information. In addition to featuring scores of exciting boxes by contemporary designers from around the world, the book describes dozens of hinges, catches and construction techniques in practical detail. Intended for intermediate metalsmiths, this book will not only teach you how to make that special hinge, but get you excited about what to do with it.
Item #: BK205
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