The Backyard Blacksmith by Lorelei Sims

The Backyard Blacksmith by Lorelei Sims

There is an increasing interest and revival in the art of blacksmithing as a hobby and art, and both men and women are becoming blacksmiths. This is a simple, rewarding craft that men and women can do in their backyard or home workshop - even beginners can produce something useful and beautiful on their first try. This book shows you how - with some patience and a working knowledge of metals, basic tools, and techniques - blacksmithing can be easy to learn and a rewarding hobby. The author instructs readers in basic blacksmithing tools and how to set up shop as well as techniques that can be used to create your own original pieces. Through instructions and illustrations, readers will learn to make simple tools and useful items, such as nails, hinges, chains, tools, and handles as well as an interesting mix of artful projects, such as trellises, gates, wall ornaments, furniture, and sculptures.

Lorelei Sims is an artist and blacksmith who specialises in creating hand-forged functional ironwork. Her public art commissions include the Omaha Botanical Gardens in Nebraska, Lincoln Log State Historic Site in Illinois, and Fordham University in New York. In addition to teaching blacksmithing classes and workshops, Lorelei has been a featured demonstrator for blacksmithing conferences throughout North America.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781592532513
ISBN 10	1592532519
Title	The Backyard Blacksmith
Author	Lorelei Sims
Series	Backyard Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Year published	2006-06-01
Number of pages	176
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.