The Contemporary Blacksmith Book

	Preface	v
Chapter 1	The Artist Blacksmith: Past and Present	9
	Art Nouveau Influences	10
	Europe: Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, and Germany	10
	America	15
	The Next Wave	18
	Another 25 Years	20
	Who Is Making Blacksmithing History Today?	24
	The Blacksmith's Materials	26
	Iron	26
	Steel	27
	Non-Ferrous Metals	27
	Finishes and Maintenance	28
	Touchmarks	28
	The Blacksmith, The Internet, and Computers	29
Chapter 2	Tools, Techniques, and Safety Cautions	31
	Safety	32
	The Forge	32
	The Anvil and Its Tools	33
	Hammers, Tongs, Punches, and Other Tools	33
	Mechanical Tools	34
	Planning	35
	Hot Shaping	37
	Cold Shaping	42
	Joining	44
Chapter 3	Architectural Ironwork	51
	Fences, Railings, Grilles, Dividers	67
	Doors and Door Hardware	81
Chapter 4	Sculpture	91
	Public Art	106
	Figurative Sculptures	116
	Animals, Flowers, and Objects	128
Chapter 5	Vessels and Containers	141
Chapter 6	Furniture	155
Chapter 7	Lighting	177
Chapter 8	Fireplace Accessories	197
Chapter 9	Specialty Objects	215
Chapter 10	Blade Smithing	231
	Introduction
Chapter 11	It Is Said ... Artist's Statements	241
	Appendix	251
A.	Bibliography and Selected Readings	251
B.	Resources	251
	Organizations	251
	Internet Resources	252
	Touchmark Registration	252
	Museums	252
	Education Opportunities	252
	Publications	253
C.	Suppliers	253
	Index	255