Artist Blacksmithing: Techniques in Action

Synopsis: ARTIST BLACKSMITHING explains the fundamental techniques of working with hot iron and steel, and suggests how those techniques can be used creatively in designs. Set in Peter Parkinson’s own workshop, it is a rare opportunity to see a leading blacksmith in action. Against the backdrop of the roar of the forge, the dancing of the flames and the glow of hot metal, the DVD explains the fundamental techniques and suggests how they can be used creatively in designs.

Peter Parkinson brings his own insights to the craft while explaining both the processes and pitfalls. The separate chapters cover using the forge, safety, tapering, drawing down, upsetting, spreading, use of the hammer, hot cutting, punching, twisting, bending, the joining processes, toolmaking and finishing.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2007
Year of production: 2007
Subjects: Art; Crafts
Keywords: blacksmiths; metalworking

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Notes: DVDs and books for enthusiasts in the land-based industries: farmers and smallholders, workers in the earthmoving, forestry and heavy transport occupations. Titles deal with current activities and machinery as well as the history of the industries.

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