Decorative Ironwork : Some Aspects of Design and Technique

Gain a deeper understanding of your craft with this third and final textbook in the series.

• 7 ironwork grille designs to be forged and formed
• Detailed lessons designed to be closely studied in conjunction with one another
• Step-by-step photography, helpful diagrams, and clear instructions
• Master the vital skills applicable to the entire field of decorative ironwork

Following the first two of the series, Blacksmith's Craft and Wrought Ironwork, Decorative Ironwork is a facsimile edition of the original 1963 instruction manual for intermediate to advanced blacksmiths.

Applying all the techniques learned from the first two volumes to forge and form the designs of 7 decorative iron grilles, each detailed lesson is intended to be closely studied in conjunction with one another.

With the step-by-step photography, helpful diagrams, and a convenient conversion chart contained in Decorative Ironwork, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the craft with this final textbook.

Once completed and mastered, this manual will arm you with vital skills that are applicable to the entire field of decorative ironwork.

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