Metal Embossing Workshop

It’s simple to create intricate designs on metaland impart luster, radiance, and dimensionwith the centuries-old art of embossing. This in-depth workshop explains it all: tracing and transferring patterns, cutting designs from the metal and attaching them to a surface, filling in, adding color and patina, finishing and varnishing, and texturizing. Novices will find out how to use a wide variety of tools and products, and follow a project being made from start to finish through close-up images. An entire photographic section showcases a range of embossing designs, with their richly diverse textures. The projectsall with full-size patternsinclude frames and framed designs, boxes, clocks, glass items (vases, decanters), and jewelry.

An old craft is making a comebackandMuldoon supplies a great introduction to the artThe photos of the final pieces are exquisite.”  Library Journal

Publisher: Sterling
Distributor: Sterling Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date: 04-01-2008
Pages: 128
Measurements: 10.00in X 8.50in