Description
The sturdy metal of horseshoes meets exciting home crafting in this inventive book. Here are thirty welding projects for you to try at home, whether you are a beginning welder or a more experienced crafter. Author and expert horseshoe crafter, Barbie the Welder, walks you through the steps. Providing introductory chapters on welding safety and introductory basics, Horseshoe Crafts enables you to learn the skills you'll need to begin to make fantastic art and d cor from new or used horseshoes. In this book, you'll find step-by-step projects, a list of what tools you'll need, and instructions on how to set your machines, as well as guidelines on how to finish up a variety of projects such as:
Additionally, included are tips on creating a host of outdoor ornaments such as wind chimes, flower pot holders, crosses, and more for d cor that will be a welcome addition anywhere. Richly photographed and filled with step-by-step instructions, Horseshoe Crafts will help you weld an array of fun and inventive home furnishings.
Author: Barbie the Welder
Publisher: Racehorse
Published: 08/01/2017
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9781631581465
ISBN10: 1631581465
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Metal Work
- Reference | Personal & Practical Guides
- Art | Techniques | Sculpting
- Wine racks
- Paper towel holders
- Bowls
- Picture frames
- And more
Additionally, included are tips on creating a host of outdoor ornaments such as wind chimes, flower pot holders, crosses, and more for d cor that will be a welcome addition anywhere. Richly photographed and filled with step-by-step instructions, Horseshoe Crafts will help you weld an array of fun and inventive home furnishings.
Author: Barbie the Welder
Publisher: Racehorse
Published: 08/01/2017
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9781631581465
ISBN10: 1631581465
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Metal Work
- Reference | Personal & Practical Guides
- Art | Techniques | Sculpting
About the Author
BarbieTheWelder started working for a custom fabrication shop out of school in 2008. She began her own shop in her garage a few years later and quickly went to work designing and crafting everything from a three-tier chandelier to a steampunk owl to a chain-pup table. She enjoys the challenge of designing and handcrafting unique home décor as well as furniture. Her art is crafted from mostly repurposed and found materials, giving a second life to items that have been discarded. She is from Erin, New York.