Metal Techniques for Craftsmen: A Basic Manual for Craftsmen on the Methods of Forming and Decorating Metals -with 769 Illustrations
by Oppi Untracht
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This book gives complete instructions on the handling, working, and finishing of all metals. It begins with basic information and the characteristic qualities of each of the metals met by the craftsman, both precious and base. It then describes the various techniques in working metals, as well as methods of metal fabrication such as smithing, annealing, forging, and casting. The methods of metal finishing, as well as explanations of various hand tools and their uses are also included.Tags
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I suspect the hazard information is out-of-date. Otherwise an excellent book with many useful pictures illustrating the techniques discussed.
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Oppi Untracht's interest in crafts began in the 1930's and developed with Fine Arts degrees from New York University and Columbia. Metalwork, enameling, and jewelry are his special interests, and he has both taught and exhibited internationally in these mediums. As a photo-journalist and scholar, he has researched and recorded the crafts of many show more lands, particularly those of India and Nepal. He has written numerous articles for graphis, Craft Horizons, American Craft, and Colliers Encyclopedia, and is also the author of the books Enameling on Metal and Metal Techniques for Craftsmen. show less
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