{"product_id":"the-backyard-blacksmith-hardcover","title":"The Backyard Blacksmith - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLorelei Sims\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Backyard Blacksmith \u003c\/i\u003eshows you how--with some patience and a working knowledge of metals, basic tools, and techniques--blacksmithing can be easy to learn, and a rewarding hobby. Through instructions and illustrations, readers will learn to make simple tools and useful items, such as nails, hinges, and handles, and also an interesting mix of artful projects, such letter openers, door knockers, and botanical ornaments.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Written by an expert in blacksmith and metal artist, this book provides readers with a \u003cb\u003ebasic understanding of blacksmithing\u003c\/b\u003e, including an \u003cb\u003eexplanation of tools\u003c\/b\u003e like an anvil, an anvil stand, hammers, and tongs. \u003cb\u003eHeating techniques\u003c\/b\u003e, like coal forging and fire tending are explained in detail, along with \u003cb\u003edifferent types of metal\u003c\/b\u003e, like wrought iron, cast iron, and steel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Backyard Blacksmith\u003c\/i\u003e walks readers through \u003cb\u003estep-by-step, illustrated projects \u003c\/b\u003eincluding hooks, door and gate pulls, wall-mounted hooks, knockers, racks, and more. These expert blacksmithing lessons come to life with full-color photography to illustrate the steps and provide a better understanding of the text. With this book, beginning blacksmiths can learn to turn metal from its raw shape into something useful and beautiful to behold.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is an increasing interest and revival in the art of blacksmithing as a hobby and art, and both men and women are becoming at-home blacksmiths. Blacksmithing is a simple, rewarding craft anyone can enjoy in their backyard or home workshop?even beginners can produce useful and beautiful projects on their first try.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Backyard Blacksmith\" shows you how blacksmithing can be easy to learn, and a rewarding hobby (with some patience and a working knowledge of metals, basic tools, and techniques). Through instructions and illustrations, readers will learn to make simple tools and useful items, such as nails, hinges, and handles, and also an interesting mix of artful projects, such letter openers, door knockers and botanical ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLorelei Sims\u003c\/b\u003e is a blacksmith and metalworking artist, and the owner of Five Points Blacksmith Shop in Charleston, Illinois. For examples of her work, see her website blacksmithchic.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 174\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 10.14 x 8.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45966312997061,"sku":"9780785825678","price":22.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/Xwb5it5oCg9780785825678.webp?v=1773690767","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/the-backyard-blacksmith-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}