Creative Metal Forming, Book

Cynthia Eid and Betty Helen Longhi combine the expertise gained over long and illustrious careers in practicing and teaching metalsmithing to create this comprehensive survey on the artistry of forming metal. From a task as basic as dapping a disc to form a dome to the intricacies of creating spicula, anticlastic forms and vessels, the exercises in this text provide clear, easy-to-follow instructions that bring this art form to vibrant life whether you are just starting out or are experienced in manipulating metal sheet. Thirty-five detailed projects illustrate the techniques being shared as well as the tips and tricks that are gained over long experience with this medium. Artists such as Michael Good and Nancy Linkin contribute demonstrations that further enhance the can't-do-without-it value of this book.