Overview
It’s simple to create intricate designs on metal—and impart luster, radiance, and dimension—with the centuries-old art of embossing. This in-depth workshop, packed with close-up images and instructional photos, 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 watch a project being made from start to finish. An entire photographic section showcases a range of embossing designs, with their richly diverse textures. The exquisite projects—all with full-size patterns—include frames and framed designs, boxes, clocks, glass items (vases, decanters), and jewelry.
Synopsis
It’s simple to create intricate designs on metal—and impart luster, radiance, and dimension—with the centuries-old art of embossing. This in-depth workshop, packed with close-up images and instructional photos, 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 watch a project being made from start to finish. An entire photographic section showcases a range of embossing designs, with their richly diverse textures. The exquisite projects—all with full-size patterns—include frames and framed designs, boxes, clocks, glass items (vases, decanters), and jewelry.
Library Journal
An old craft, metal embossing is making a comeback, and debut author Muldoon supplies a great introduction to the art. Starting with a detailed primer on embossing tools and their uses, materials, and techniques, she continues with sample decorative projects ranging from simple to elaborate. Each project includes an easily copied pattern. Muldoon focuses on the embossed sheets of metal only-the decoration is then attached to purchased boxes, picture frames, and candles. The photos of the final pieces are exquisite. Few metal embossing craft books exist, so this title is particularly desirable. Recommended for all public libraries, especially where there is interest in a wide range of hobbies. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.