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Moving Metal: The Art of Chasing and Repousse' (edition 2001)

by Adolf Steines

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This book is a long overdue treat for jewelers, blacksmiths, sculptors & all artists of metalwork. It has information on chasing & repousse in greater depth & detail than any other volume today available in the English language. Painstakingly translated from German this text is a valuable resource for both the professional & the hobbyist. Adolf Steines is clearly a master metalworker who enthusiastically demonstrates his creativity, knowledge, skill & experience. The book thoroughly addresses the workroom, tools, materials, working surfaces (including carpeting & pitches), transfer of designs, sinking, raising, stamping, chasing, respousse, engraving, soldering, etching, as well as the coloring & protection of metal surfaces. Numerous examples of the author's works are illustrated including large scale doors, fountains, memorials, wall sculptures & portraits, as well as many delicate jewelry pieces. A number of tricks & special techniques are described, such as using air powered hammers for forming & chasing. Profusely illustrated with very clear drawings & quality photographs of objects & procedures, this book is essential for the library of every serious artist of metal.… (more)
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Title:Moving Metal: The Art of Chasing and Repousse'
Authors:Adolf Steines
Info:Blue Moon Press (2001), Hardcover, 131 pages
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This is a book orginally published in German and translated to English by Judith and Winfried Berger. It contains the history of repousse; the workshop plus the tools and materials needed. Full of information for anyone intrested in the art of chasing anf repousse.

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This book is a long overdue treat for jewelers, blacksmiths, sculptors, and all artists of metalwork. It has information on chasing and repouss in greater depth and detail than any other volume today available in the English language. Painstakingly translated from German this text is a valuable resource for both the professional and the hobbyist. Adolf Steines is clearly a master metalworker who enthusiastically demonstrates his creativity, knowledge, skill, and experience. The book thoroughly addresses the workroom, tools, materials, working surfaces (including carpeting and pitches), transfer of designs, sinking, raising, stamping, chasing, repouss, engraving, soldering, etching, as well as the coloring and protection of metal surfaces. Numerous examples of the author's works are illustrated including large scale doors, fountains, memorials, wall sculptures and portraits, as well as many delicate jewelry pieces. A number of tricks and special techniques are described, such as using air powered hammers for forming and chasing. Profusely illustrated with very clear drawings and quality photographs of objects and procedures, this book is essential for the library of every serious artist working with metal.
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This book is a long overdue treat for jewelers, blacksmiths, sculptors & all artists of metalwork. It has information on chasing & repousse in greater depth & detail than any other volume today available in the English language. Painstakingly translated from German this text is a valuable resource for both the professional & the hobbyist. Adolf Steines is clearly a master metalworker who enthusiastically demonstrates his creativity, knowledge, skill & experience. The book thoroughly addresses the workroom, tools, materials, working surfaces (including carpeting & pitches), transfer of designs, sinking, raising, stamping, chasing, respousse, engraving, soldering, etching, as well as the coloring & protection of metal surfaces. Numerous examples of the author's works are illustrated including large scale doors, fountains, memorials, wall sculptures & portraits, as well as many delicate jewelry pieces. A number of tricks & special techniques are described, such as using air powered hammers for forming & chasing. Profusely illustrated with very clear drawings & quality photographs of objects & procedures, this book is essential for the library of every serious artist of metal.

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