Making Sculpture from Scrap Metal

Making Sculpture from Scrap Metal
Author: Peter Parkinson
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2015-09-30
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1785000225

Transforming unlikely pieces of scrap metal into significant works of art - giving new life to things we throw away - is an accessible, creative and fulfilling activity. This book describes and illustrates the concerns and techniques involved in making this kind of sculpture, looking behind the work at the richness and diversity of an area of sculpture that deserves to be far better known. Topics covered include the role and purpose of sculpture, the particular qualities of sculpture made from scrap metal and the practical processes involved in its making. It also covers sources of scrap metal, identifying metals, reviewing metalworking techniques, creative approaches, different types of sculpture, and the making, finishing and installation of pieces of sculpture. This book will be of great interest to blacksmiths, sculptors and metalworkers and is beautifully illustrated with 108 colour photographs from work by professional sculptors and students, showcasing a range of different approaches.

A Universe of Metal Sculpture

A Universe of Metal Sculpture
Author: Henry Harvey
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2010
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780764335549

The metal artist offers tips on tools, the creative process, and life as an artist and includes color photographs of selected works from his thirty-plus years of sculpting.5NjBwBT

Negative Space

Negative Space
Author: Lilly Dancyger
Publisher: Santa Fe Writers Project
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2021-05-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1951631048

Despite her parents' struggles with addiction, Lilly Dancyger always thought of her childhood as a happy one. But what happens when a journalist interrogates her own rosy memories to reveal the instability around the edges? Dancyger's father, Joe Schactman, was part of the iconic 1980s East Village art scene. He created provocative sculptures out of found materials like animal bones, human hair, and broken glass, and brought his young daughter into his gritty, iconoclastic world. She idolized him—despite the escalating heroin addiction that sometimes overshadowed his creative passion. When Schactman died suddenly, just as Dancyger was entering adolescence, she went into her own self-destructive spiral, raging against a world that had taken her father away. As an adult, Dancyger began to question the mythology she'd created about her father—the brilliant artist, struck down in his prime. Using his sculptures, paintings, and prints as a guide, Dancyger sought out the characters from his world who could help her decode the language of her father's work to find the truth of who he really was.

Ready, Set, Weld!

Ready, Set, Weld!
Author: Kimberli Matin
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2009
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600592621

With simple techniques targeted to a wide and general audience, this guide eliminates the intimidation from an all-too-often technical craft.

The Art of Sculpture Welding

The Art of Sculpture Welding
Author: Kristi Richardson McCoy
Publisher: Industrial Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-03
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780831135164

This extraordinary seven-part book covers the processes of creating 13 projects -- from pencils to vases to bicycles -- for all personalities, skill levels and interests. It is specifically designed for students, beginning welders, hobbyists, and do-it-yourselfers. Many of the plans have been built multiple times by students and others. The plans are easy to read and the projects are meant to motivate the reader to want to learn the welding and fabrication processes. All plans include a list of materials, dimensions, special notes as needed., plus any commentaries about special equipment that might be necessary to compete the projects.

Artisan Welding Projects

Artisan Welding Projects
Author: Karen Ruth
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2006
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781589232808

"Provides project designs and complete directions for building 24 innovative metal-work projects. Features the latest in welding equipment and techniques, and offers projects that are both practical and ornamental"--Provided by publisher.

Artist Blacksmith Sculpture

Artist Blacksmith Sculpture
Author: David Freedman
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2016-05-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781533105844

David Freedman has taken the art of blacksmithing in a new direction. His metal work ranges from giant insects in the woods of Scotland to seaweed inspired gates on the Cornish coast, ethereal deer in the ancient forests of England and organic seats in some of the UK's finest historic gardens. David's unique sculptural metalwork is shown here at its best, set within the landscape that inspires its creation. David has been forging creative metal sculptures, delicate copper water features, decorative wrought ironwork gates and much more for over 20 years from his backyard workshop in the UK. Rather than a beginner's guide or a blacksmithing manual, this book is more than a catalogue of David's work, with stunning photographs, design notes and sketches as well as perspectives from blacksmiths around the world and a look into the forge, past and present, giving a unique window into the ancient yet ever evolving blacksmith's craft. This collection is also a source of inspiration for those interested in garden design and garden art as well as public sculpture. David is also a writer of articles and fiction. His children's book Stunt Crow is available on Amazon and Jewel of The Brook is forthcoming.

The High Priestess (2019 Edition)

The High Priestess (2019 Edition)
Author: Rees Finlay
Publisher: Rees Finlay
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2019-03-14
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

As the final days of the war between Heaven and Hell play out on earth, Holly peters is brought back to life as 'The High Priestess'. A woman of immense power but surrounded by secrets. Remaking the 2015 small press comic book, 'The High Priestess' is a reboot of the unfinished series that'll build upon and finally conclude the heart-breaking tale.

MouldMaking and Casting

MouldMaking and Casting
Author: Nick Brooks
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2013-12-21
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1847977308

Mouldmaking and Casting is a technical manual of the many techniques of this ancient craft and art form. With step-by-step illustrations, it explains the materials required and the processes involved to create reproductions of a range of pieces. The book covers traditional techniques as well as today's more advanced technical methods.

Horseshoe Crafts

Horseshoe Crafts
Author: Barbie The Welder
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1631581473

The sturdy metal of horseshoes meets exciting home crafting in this inventive book. Horseshoe Crafts provides thirty welding projects for you to try at home, whether you are a beginning welder or a more experienced crafter. Author and expert horseshoe crafter Barbie the Welder walks you through the steps. Providing introductory chapters on welding safety and introductory basics, Horseshoe Crafts enables you to learn the skills you’ll need to begin to make fantastic art and décor from new or used horseshoes. In this book, you’ll find step-by-step projects, a list of what tools you’ll need, and instructions on how to set your machines, as well as guidelines on how to finish up a variety of projects such as wine racks, paper towel holders, bowls, and picture frames. Additionally, included are tips on creating a host of outdoor ornaments such as wind chimes, flower pot holders, crosses, and more for décor that will be a welcome addition anywhere. Richly photographed and filled with step-by-step instructions, Horseshoe Crafts will help you weld an array of fun and inventive home furnishings.