Pieh Tool

Hurst

This magnificent and beautiful work includes an extensive and illuminating text paired with an exceptional collection of color photographs and line drawings of the processes involved in forming metal sculpture, as well as contemporary and historic examples.

Two techniques used to form sculpture castings in metal are described: the lost wax (cire perdu) method, and the modern variant of sand casting.

Hughes and Rowe

This extraordinary book, the product of Camberwell College of Arts in Britain, brings together hundreds of recipes and treatments previously scattered in old books and papers. Classified by color and surface finish, metal artists now have access to tested and evaluated recipes for a wide range of colored finishes. Photographs and lucid explanations document the results.  Problems with techniques are openly discussed.

If you are a committed bronze artist or crafts person and you want to get good patinas you need this book! It boasts over 1000 distinct patina formulas and an incredible bibliography.

*Note the recipes in this book are only for copper, brass, bronze, and silver.

Richey

All the best techniques for completing a wide variety of projects. How to select and apply finishes, which tools to use to achieve desired effects, how to color wood, and how to repair damaged finishes. The best tips from the "Methods of Work" column in Fine Woodworking over the past 25 years.

Sugimori

This unique volume brings ancient Japanese patina techniques and recipes to the West for the first time. Detailed information on chemicals and techniques make this a studio-based reference, complemented by photographs of work from artists in the US and Japan. Covers both non ferrous and some ferrous applications. Excellent book with clear instructions and explanations.

McGrath

An indispensable reference for jewelers, designers, students, and anyone working with base and precious metals, this is a complete guide to the tools, materials, and techniques for creating beautifully decorative finishes for jewelry. Clear step-by-step photographs and instructions for key surface and decorative techniques enable you to achieve a wide range of spectacular effects. Illustrated samples demonstrate all the possible variations, with practical advice on how to achieve each finish. Includes essential safety information. Inspirational showcases of work by professional jewelers demonstrate how the different methods can be used to create stunning pieces.

Kipper

This comprehensive book is a guide for patination, the art of bronze coloration, and is a valuable resource for the sculpture, novice and master patineur.  It includes recipes for 75 master patinas, step-by-step instructions with variations for silicon bronze patinas, traditional and contemporary. 

Lewton-Brain

This paper describes safer, easy patination methods for metals that involve easily obtainable and even kitchen chemicals to produce blues, greens, browns, blacks, greys and reddish tones on metals.  Cupric nitrat patination, which gives a wide range of controllable green, blue, black and brown color options is extensively discussed.  Paint types which emulate patinas are mentioned.  Application methods and options for pattern and surface control are described.