Metal Craft Discovery Workshop : Create Unique Jewelry, Art Dolls, Collage Art, Keepsakes and More! (Paperback)

Artists Linda and Opie O'Brien show easy ways to manipulate, emboss, twist and join metal without using complex soldering or traditional metalsmithing methods. Directions for 20 unique projects and an extensive techniques section are included. Color and black-and-white illustrations. Creating with metal has never been easier! Whether it's jewelry, journals or kitschy keepsakes that spark your fire, "Metal Craft Discovery Workshop" shows just how easy it is to create 20 fun and funky projects step-by-step, from a miniature journal to an altered lunch box. A nontraditional approach and a comprehensive techniques section will introduce you to the whimsical side of metal. Not only will you learn secrets to cutting and joining metal, you'll also: Explore ways to age and add texture to metalDiscover the numerous types of metal available, including copper, mesh, wire and recycled materialConjure up beautiful patina finishes with several "secret" recipesFind further inspiration in the artists' gallery section You'll love creating these pieces, whether you've worked with metal before or you're new to the medium. Give your recycle bin a second glance and start crafting beautiful pieces with metal today.

Creating with metal has never been easier! Whether it's jewelry, journals or kitschy keepsakes that spark your fire, Metal Craft Discovery Workshop shows just how easy it is to create 20 fun and funky projects step-by-step, from a miniature journal to an altered lunch box. A nontraditional approach and a comprehensive techniques section will introduce you to the whimsical side of metal. Not only will you learn secrets to cutting and joining metal, you'll also: Explore ways to age and add texture to metal Discover the numerous types of metal available, including copper, mesh, wire and recycled material Conjure up beautiful patina finishes with several "secret" recipes Find further inspiration in the artists' gallery section You'll love creating these pieces, whether you've worked with metal before or you're new to the medium. Give your recycle bin a second glance and start crafting beautiful pieces with metal today.