Preface
Chapter 1
THE ARTIST BLACKSMITH: PAST and PRESENT
9
Art Nouveau Influences
10
Europe: Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, and
Germany 10
America 15
The Next Wave
18
Another 25 Years
20
Who Is Making Blacksmithing History Today?
24
The Blacksmith's Materials 26
Iron
26
Steel
27
Non-Ferrous Metals
27
Finishes and Maintenance 28
Touchmarks
28
The Blacksmith, The Internet, and Computers
29
Chapter 2
TOOLS, TECHNIQUES, and SAFETY CAUTIONS.... 31
Safety
32
The Forge
32
The Anvil and Its Tools
33
Hammers, Tongs, Punches, and Other Tools
33
Mechanical Tools
34
Planning
35
Hot Shaping
37
Cold Shaping
42
Joining
44
Chapter 3
ARCHITECTURAL IRONWORK
51
Fences, Railings, Grilles, Dividers
67
Doors and Door Hardware
81
Chapter 4
SCULPTURE 91
Public Art 106
Figurative Sculptures 116
Animais, Flowers, and Objects 128
Chapter 5
Vessels and Containers 141
Chapter 6
FURNITURE 155
Chapter 7 LIGHTING 177
Chapter 8
FIREPIACE ACCESSORIES 197
Chapter 9
SPECIALTY OBJECTS 215
Chapter 10
BLADE SMITHING 231
Introduction by Daryl Meier
Chapter 11
IT IS SAID... ARTIST'S STATEMENTS 241
APPENDIX 251
A. Bibliography and Selected Readings 251
B. Resources 251
Organizations 251
Internet Resources 252
Touchmark Registration 252
Museums 252
Education Opportunities 252
Publications 253
C. Suppliers 253
INDEX 255
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