The Metal Craft Book

Metal is a marvellous material, but until recently it's been a foreign currency for general crafters, who feared that 'metalworking' required pig iron, a blast furnace and the muscles of the village blacksmith. Not any more. Here are 50 manageable craft projects: striking pieces to make from extra-thin sheet metals and foils in shimmering copper, glistening aluminium, gleaming brass, tin and pewter. And, just for fun, there are projects from mesh, tin cans, spun wire and recycled materials. The projects include: Home and Garden Accessories; The Lighting Department; Boxes and Bowls; Personal Effects; Toys and Whimsy; The Sacred and the Seasonal; Understanding Metal as a Material; Tools & Essential Techniques; Easy Ways to Attach Metals; Pop Rivets; Soldering; Weaving; Adhesives; Decorative Techniques; Protective Surface Techniques; Paints & Patinas; Full colour gallery of finished articles crafted in metal by top designers; A beautiful book - typical top quality Lark production - with 145 full colour photographs and scaled plans. Basic: projects require only everyday handtools, normal craft supplies and a few household items.