This book; by a master craftsman who has devoted much of his life to teaching; is an exceptionally useful handbook in the techniques of sheet metalcraft. Presenting easy-to-follow and complete instructions on pages opposite to carefully executed drawings and diagrams; he makes it possible for anyone to learn the basics of this art form and to fashion objects which are at once beautiful and useful; and which display the individual expressiveness of the maker.Beginning with fundamentals; the author lists and pictures all of the necessary tools and carefully explains basic techniques for cutting stock; annealing and heating; pickling; shallow hollowing; raising; planishing; bending and shaping; leveling; soldering and welding; making molds; pattern making; and all of the steps and processes in the fine art of chasing. There follows a series of specific projects for making candlesticks; coasters; fluted platters and bowls; beakers; pitchers; serving trays; lamps; and a host of other articles in a wide variety of designs. A selection of thumbnail sketches for further exploration is included; and complete instructions are given for finishing and oxidation.The compact and graphic method of presentation makes this an extremely handy book; and the projects contained in it will engage the accomplished craftsman as well as the amateur. The approach is consistently from the craftworkers point of view; and the description of workshop methods are clear and direct and result from the authors lifelong experience in actual work and in instruction.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Helpful Look at Modern Art from a Christian PerspectiveBy Mark BeuvingAs the name suggests; Siedellrsquo;s focus is visual art in general; and modern art in particular. This is a helpful book for those who have trouble understanding modern art; and especially for those who wonder if there is any point in a Christian engaging modern art. Siedell is knowledgeable (he has worked as a curator) and gracious. This book is part of Bakerrsquo;s Cultural Exegesis series; which means that it is more on the scholarly side. The average reader will struggle a bit; but I would still recommend this book for those wanting to understand modern art. For my brief review on this book and most of the books out there on Christianity and the arts; see: theologyforreallife.com/artsbooks0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy MoxieFilled in a lot of gaps since college graduation in 1966!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One "Required" College Text Ill KeepBy JJ from Reading; PAI had to read this in a course at the Christian college where I attended undergraduate studio art school - we thoroughly discussed the text against a dozen other texts on faith and art and this is one that I will continue to refer to.While my classmates and I rarely agreed completely with an author we read; our goal was to explore literature and concepts that helped us work through our questions and challenges as artists who believe in God; and this book led to a lot of notes and writing for my final research paper. I am grateful for how much this authors work assisted my lifelong study of God; art; and what they mean in my life.