Modern Pewter: Design and Techniques

Modern Pewter: Design and Techniques

Author: Shirley Charron

Publisher:

Published: 1973

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13:

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Information on the history, manufacturing, and properties of modern pewter prefaces technical instructions on producing handwrought works.


Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1979-08

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13:

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Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.


Reader's Digest Crafts & Hobbies

Reader's Digest Crafts & Hobbies

Author: Daniel Weiss

Publisher: Readers Digest

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 0895770636

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Every conceivable craft--from quiltmaking to enameling to jewelry--is included in this comprehensive craft reference. The easy-to-follow text conveys instructions which are clear and precise enough for anyone to learn these interesting hobbies. Over 40 pastimes featured. 4,000 drawings and photographs.


Art

Art

Author: Baltimore City Public Schools

Publisher:

Published: 1928

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13:

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Pewter Studio

Pewter Studio

Author: Lisa Slovis Mandel

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781600591914

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Pewter--affordable, easy to work with, and suitable for making all kinds of practical and decorative objects--is the ideal medium for the home metalsmith. This is the only comprehensive guide to working it, and both beginners and intermediates will embrace its valuable information as well as its beautiful design and photography.Respected metalworker Lisa Slovis Mandel teaches readers a variety of fundamental and more advanced techniques, from fusing, soldering, and casting, to forming shapes with a hydraulic press. Included are 15 projects, from a basic bowl and ladle to a teapot, along with a gallery of outstanding work for inspiration.


Our Toxic Legacy

Our Toxic Legacy

Author: Beatrice Trum Hunter

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2011-07-15

Total Pages: 547

ISBN-13: 1591203333

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Lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium are major toxic metals. All are environmental pollutants that can inflict harm on humans and other living creatures as well as adversely affect our air, water, soil, and food supply. They can poison not only us but also our progeny developing in the womb. They can break down the body's basic functions. This book describes the unique characteristics of each of the four major toxic metals, identifies the likely sources of our exposure, and offers in-depth, evidence based information, methods to test for its presence, and therapies to rid ti from our bodies.