Description
There is an increasing interest and revival in the art of blacksmithing as a hobby and art, and both men and women are becoming at-home blacksmiths. Blacksmithing is a simple, rewarding craft anyone can enjoy in their backyard or home workshop -- even beginners can produce useful and beautiful projects on their first try.
The Backyard Blacksmith shows you how blacksmithing can be easy to learn, and a rewarding hobby, with some patience and a working knowledge of metals, basic tools, and techniques. Through instructions and illustrations, readers will learn to make simple tools and useful items, such as nails, hinges, and handles, and also an interesting mix of artful projects, such letter openers, door knockers and botanical ornaments.
Author: Lorelei Sims
Publisher: Quarry Books
Published: 06/01/2006
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.90w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781592532513
ISBN10: 1592532519
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Metal Work
- Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades
About the Author
Lorelei Sims is a blacksmith and metalworking artist, and the owner of Five Points Blacksmith Shop in Charleston, Illinois. For examples of her work, see her website blacksmithchic.com.