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This is a handbook for anyone interested in bringing a creative, contemporary approach to the ancient craft of blacksmithing, and for those already hooked who want to improve and expand their skills. Topics covered include: the range and use of tools and materials; fundamental blacksmithing processes; working at the anvil, drawing down, bending, upsetting and spreading, hot cutting, punching, and finally, twisting and joining.
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Peter Parkinson has spent a lifetime working as a designer and maker. He studied Industrial Design at the Royal College of Art. In 1979 he discovered blacksmithing and set up his first workshop. From here he initiated a BA course in Metals and taught a new generation of young blacksmiths before leaving his teaching to become a full-time artist blacksmith. Resident - Bordon, Hants
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
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Best guide for beginning (and creative !) smiths I know,
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This review is from: The Artist Blacksmith: Design and Techniques (Hardcover)
I've bought a rash of books on smithing, most ranging from disappointing (Bealer) to extremely poor (Weygers). This is by far the best, and one of very few that I still refer to.It takes a modern view of smithing. We no longer forge crankshafts, and farriers are specialists. Those who are working smiths today will mainly be producing indoor art and furniture or outdoor architectural work; gates, railings etc. This book addresses a number of audiences; those looking for a coffee table book of beautiful work, those starting out with smithing, and those who can already work the metal but seek inspiration on design. All will be well pleased with it. The author also teaches and, having read this book, I'm looking forward to taking a course with him.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: The Artist Blacksmith: Design and Techniques (Hardcover)
This is a truly wonderful and inspirational book. If you have ever fancied having a go at forge work then this is an excellent book to start your journey.The line drawings are well executed and accomplished,and the book is profusely illustrated with good colour photographs. The foundations of forgework are accurately and concisely related in clear and lucid text. The book is a delight and joy to read and browse through. The book contains some breathtaking examples of modern smithing by men and women blacksmiths. But also illustrated are works which would not be beyond the amatuer. I have many books on metalwork yet this one always excites me and makes me want to go to the anvil. If you wish to make a firside poker or a wrought iron castle gate then this is the book to start with. Peter Parkinson is to be commended for this work and I hope he writes many more. You wont go wrong with this book and it is very good value too. Well done mr Parkinson it is a rare gift to enthuse the reader! I have no connection with the author or publisher.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent.,
By Steel basher (The shire) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Artist Blacksmith: Design and Techniques (Hardcover)
My views on this book pretty much mirror the other reviews. I have also bought a few books on blacksmithing and this was by far the best , and yes , as before it has also really fired me up to go and do some !
I was particulary impressed with the section on design . I work as a welder and have always wanted to work self employed as a welder/fabricator/blacksmith , but have always been somewhat apprehensive due to having the artistic ability of a crayon-wielding 5 year old . The design section has made me look at it all in a completely new light , and to me the book was worth buying just for that .
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