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Foxfire 5 :
Ironmaking, Blacksmithing, Flintlock Rifles, Bear Hunting, and Other Affairs of Plain Living
by Eliot Wigginton(Editor)
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Anchor
Paperback
- 512 pages
(June 1979)
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The fifth Foxfire volume includes rain-making, blacksmithing, bear hunting, flintlock rifles, and more.
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Contemporary Patination
by Ron Young
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Sculpt Nouveau
Paperback
Reprint edition
(September 1997)
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Anthony Bayne, July 30, 2000 
Informative overview of patinas.
Ron Young's book on patinas would be particularly helpful to artists working in bronze. It is an overview of how to achieve most of the more common colors used. For the professional craftsperson, there are some interesting chemical combinations and application methods. It is clearly written and very...
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Knifemaking : A Complete Guide to Crafting Knives, Handles & Sheaths
by Bo Bergman, et al
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Lark Books
Paperback
- 152 pages
(November 1997)
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A reviewer, January 11, 2000
Excellent guide to a beautiful art!
Bo Bergman might not yet be known outside Scandinavia, but here he has been one of the brightest shining stars in the area of creative knifemaking for over a decade. His book "Knifemaking" is a compilation of two of his bestselling books and it contains all the things you need to know to...
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Shotgunning : The Art and the Science
by Bob Brister
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New Win Publishing
Hardcover
- 321 pages
(December 1982)
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A reviewer, February 9, 1999
Practical Information on Shotgunning by an expert!
Bob Brister takes into account shot "stringing" and its effects on
targets/gamebirds. Although most shotgun patterns are measured by the percentage of pellets striking a 30" circle at a measured distance; all pellets do not arrive at the same instant. Bristers method shows what really...
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The Craft of the Japanese Sword
by Leon Kapp, et al
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Kodansha International
Hardcover
- 167 pages
1st Ed. edition
(June 1987)
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pswisher@atg.eb.com, February 23, 1999
This book is excellent for beginners to learn about swords.
I know a little about Japanese swords but not all the details of how they were made. This book is a great beginning for those who want to understand the manufacturing processes of a Japanese sword. I have only one complaint, that the pictures are not in color; B&W prints are good but sometimes...
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The Metalsmith's Book of Boxes & Lockets
by Tim McCreight
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Hand Book Pr
Hardcover
- 144 pages
(October 1999)
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Eve P H Welts, March 24, 2001
A "how-to" book that really shows you "how-to".
Tim has gathered beautifully photographed examples of remarkably intricate and creative boxes and lockets. However, rather than intimidate the novice, his instructions are so clear that one can turn out a modest success quickly. This book is to box making what Stark's book is to chains.
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The Wonder of Knifemaking
by Wayne Goddard
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Krause Publications
Paperback
- 160 pages
(April 2000)
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Master bladesmith Wayne Goddard draws on his decades of experience to answer questions of knifemakers at all levels. As a columnist for Blade magazine, Goddard has been answering real questions from real knifemakers for the past eight years. Now, all the details are compiled in one place as a handy...
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The Art of Making Armour
by Rob Valentine, Robert Valentine
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American Literary Press
Paperback
(February 2000)
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Midwest Book Review, February 19, 2001
For anyone with an interest in medieval armour
Self-taught Rob Valeintine has been hand crafting chain mail and plate armour for more than seventeen years. During this time span he has built more than 200 full suites of armour of different styles and over 600 helmets of all designs. In The Art Of Making Armour: A Craftman's Guide To Creating...
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Teapots Transformed : Exploration of an Object
by Leslie Ferrin
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Guild Publishing
Hardcover
- 127 pages
(October 2000)
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A reviewer, January 7, 2001
Teapots certainly are transformed!
This is quite simply the most beautifull book on teapots that I have ever seen. The photographs are stunning. The teapots are outrageous,ridiculous,fun,clever,inventive and some are even useable! If you love teapots you must buy this book!
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The Fine Art of the Tin Can : Techniques and Inspirations
by Bobby Hansson(Photographer)
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Lark Books
Paperback
- 144 pages
(September 1996)
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Hansson's nicely illustrated guide to art from found objects functions both as a how-to instructional and as a catalog to the work of several leading practitioners. The author, who has been making sculpture, furniture, and musical instruments from found objects (mostly tin cans) for more than 40...
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