Book description
Creating with metal has never been easier!
Whether it's jewelry, journals or kitschy keepsakes that spark your
fire, Metal Craft Discovery Workshop shows just how easy it is
to create 20 fun and funky projects step-by-step, from a miniature
journal to an altered lunch box.
A nontraditional approach and a comprehensive techniques section will
introduce you to the whimsical side of metal. Not only will you learn
secrets to cutting and joining metal, you'll also:
- Explore ways to age and add texture to metal
- Discover the numerous types of metal available, including
copper, mesh, wire and recycled material
- Conjure up beautiful patina finishes with several
"secret" recipes
- Find further inspiration in the artists' gallery section
You'll love creating these pieces, whether you've worked with metal
before or you're new to the medium. Give your recycle bin a second
glance and start crafting beautiful pieces with metal today.
Linda and Opie O'Brien are full-time mixed media artists who enjoy
pushing the envelope through their imaginative use of metal, organic,
recycled, and found materials. Their work, which includes jewelry,
books, assemblage, collage, dolls, masks, and more, has been featured
in numerous books, magazines, galleries, group and solo shows, museum
gift shops and private collections.
Opie, an artist and musician, attended the School of Visual Arts and
also studied at Pratt Institute in New York City. On the musical side
of the coin, he played Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden with
the Raspberries and Tommy James. His approach to art is disciplined,
structured, and meticulous.
Linda, on the other hand, is self-taught. Her philosophy is "no
rules, no restrictions." Her raw, free-spirited style and
nontraditional techniques define her as a true "outsider"
artist. She has written feature articles for several publications,
including Belle Armoire and Art Doll Quarterly magazines.
