{"product_id":"the-everyday-blacksmith-nicholas-wicks-9781631597121","title":"The Everyday Blacksmith: Learn to Forge 55 Simple Projects You'll Use Every Day, with Multiple Variations for Styles and Finishes","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Everyday Blacksmith\u003c\/i\u003e is your essential reference for learning how to make items you'll use everyday: tools, hardware, utensils, decorative objects, and more. Get great techniques and tips for hand forging, and discover projects contributed by leading blacksmiths from around the world, each featuring plenty of opportunity for variation.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Modern smiths can use the first section of \u003ci\u003eThe Everyday Blacksmith\u003c\/i\u003e as a reference for shop basics: \u003cb\u003esafety tips, equipment\u003c\/b\u003e, and techniques like \u003cb\u003espreading, using a chisel, twisting, and finishing\u003c\/b\u003e pieces. These basics are incorporated through a series of \u003cb\u003edistinctive projects\u003c\/b\u003e that include a bookmark, spoon, and leaf fob. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The second section of the book features a diverse array of essential\u003cb\u003e step-by-step blacksmith projects\u003c\/b\u003e, which are arranged by category and difficulty. Projects include \u003cb\u003eaccessible techniques, functional designs, and diverse styles\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Among the techniques and projects you'll discover are: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to \u003cb\u003eheat treat high-carbon steels\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods for making \u003cb\u003ecurved bookends\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for creating \u003cb\u003edecorative functional pieces\u003c\/b\u003e such as a towel rack and napkin rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make \u003cb\u003eunique jewelry \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003ejewelry display\u003c\/b\u003e items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas for creating \u003cb\u003ebasic hardware\u003c\/b\u003e, including latches and hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e For centuries, blacksmiths were the craftsmen and artists who worked society's most important material--iron. Blacksmiths were not only a fixture in their community, they helped shape that community through their particular methods of making the hinges, hooks, brackets, and tools their neighbors used every day. \u003cb\u003eBlacksmithing today is enjoying a resurgence. \u003c\/b\u003eNo amount of technical perfection replaces the feeling of picking up a \u003cb\u003ehand-forged object\u003c\/b\u003e, knowing that it was shaped by someone's creativity and physical effort. \u003cb\u003eCelebrate that individuality\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003ci\u003eThe Everyday Blacksmith\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicholas Wicks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1631597124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781631597121\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/17\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 8.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Nicholas Wicks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44051218465023,"sku":"9781631597121","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f3f44f1b-f0dc-4410-9fac-40a10344e58f.jpg?v=1685011787","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-everyday-blacksmith-nicholas-wicks-9781631597121","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}