Hydraulic Die Forming For Jewelers And Metalsmiths

Author : Susan Kingsley
Publisher : Twenty-Ton Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hydraulic Die Forming for Jewelers and Metalsmiths written by Susan Kingsley and published by Twenty-Ton Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is about how metalsmiths and jewelers can take advantage of the intrinsic characteristics of metal, understood since antiquity, and employ a mechanical device known for nearly 200 years to make objects by hand. Die forming, as described here, does not restrict or replace hand work. In fact, the die-forming process requires additional skill and knowledge in the making of dies, and in controlling their use in the press. Die forming extends the possibilities of what one can make and opens new avenues of exploration. It is a continuation of the tradition of innovation in craft." --introduction.

Author : Betty Helen Longhi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781630850074
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creative Metal Forming written by Betty Helen Longhi and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two accomplished metalsmiths, both with extensive teaching careers, have joined forces to provide a comprehensive survey of the ways to form sheet metal. The 256-page text covers a huge swath, from a basic dapped disk through synclasting, anticlasting and spiculums to a raised vessel. Along the way, special attention is given to anticlastic forming and the vocabulary first introduced by their mentor, Heikki Seppä. Creative Metal Forming includes 35 detailed exercises to explain the basics and as well as advanced nuances of each category. Metalsmiths Michael Good and Nancy Linkin have each contributed demonstrations of their forming techniques.

Author : Stephan Barisitz
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319512137
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Central Asia and the Silk Road written by Stephan Barisitz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-04-28 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive overview of the pre-modern economic history of Central Asia and the Silk Road, covering several millennia. By analyzing an abundance of sources and materials, it illustrates the repeated economic heydays of the Silk Road, during which it linked the Orient and Occident for many centuries. Nomadic steppe empires frequently dominated Central Asia, molded its economy and influenced trade along the Silk Road. The book assesses the causes and effects of the wide-ranging overland trade booms, while also discussing various internal and external factors that led to the gradual economic decline of Central Asia and eventual demise of the Silk Road. Lastly, it explains how the economic decline gave rise to Chinese and Russian colonialism in the 18th and 19th centuries. Detailed information, e.g. on the Silk Road’s trajectories in various epochs, is offered in the form of numerous newly drafted maps.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 690 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Biennial RCRA Hazardous Waste Report (based on 1989 Data). written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charles Lewton-Brain
Publisher : Ohio University Center for International Studies
ISBN 13 : 9781929565269
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foldforming written by Charles Lewton-Brain and published by Ohio University Center for International Studies. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes a physical approach to metalsmithing that is informed by the natural characteristics of metal, with practical techniques and over 450 photographs.

Author : Stephen Wilson
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 9780262731584
Total Pages : 980 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Information Arts written by Stephen Wilson and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2003-02-28 with total page 980 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the work and ideas of artists who use—and even influence—science and technology. A new breed of contemporary artist engages science and technology—not just to adopt the vocabulary and gizmos, but to explore and comment on the content, agendas, and possibilities. Indeed, proposes Stephen Wilson, the role of the artist is not only to interpret and to spread scientific knowledge, but to be an active partner in determining the direction of research. Years ago, C. P. Snow wrote about the "two cultures" of science and the humanities; these developments may finally help to change the outlook of those who view science and technology as separate from the general culture. In this rich compendium, Wilson offers the first comprehensive survey of international artists who incorporate concepts and research from mathematics, the physical sciences, biology, kinetics, telecommunications, and experimental digital systems such as artificial intelligence and ubiquitous computing. In addition to visual documentation and statements by the artists, Wilson examines relevant art-theoretical writings and explores emerging scientific and technological research likely to be culturally significant in the future. He also provides lists of resources including organizations, publications, conferences, museums, research centers, and Web sites.

Author : Henryk Domański
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788373881778
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sociological tools measuring occupations written by Henryk Domański and published by . This book was released on 2009-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Erhard Brepohl
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Theory and Practice of Goldsmithing written by Erhard Brepohl and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its initial appearance in 1961, Theorie und Praxis des Goldschmieds has become a standard for training goldsmiths and professional workshop practice, and is here translated from the 1994 edition. It discusses materials, basic techniques and tools, and such specific techniques as joining and pl

Author : David A. Scott
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 0892362499
Total Pages : 437 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Archaeometry of Pre-Columbian Sites and Artifacts written by David A. Scott and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1994-10-27 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the 28th International Archaeometry Symposium jointly sponsored by the University of California, Los Angeles, and the Getty Conservation Institute, this volume offers a rare opportunity to survey under a single cover a wide range of investigations concerning pre-Columbian materials. Twenty chapters detail research in five principal areas: anthropology and materials science; ceramics; stone and obsidian; metals; and archaeological sites and dating. Contributions include Heather Lechtman's investigation of “The Materials Science of Material Culture,” Ron L. Bishop on the compositional analysis of pre-Columbian pottery from the Maya region, Ellen Howe on the use of silver and lead from the Mantaro Valley in Peru, and J. Michael Elam and others on source identification and hydration dating of obsidian artifacts.

Author : Michael E. Moseley
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 9780500277232
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Incas and Their Ancestors written by Michael E. Moseley and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1993 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1532, when Pizarro conquered Peru, the Inca realm was one of the largest empires on earth, graced by gold masterpieces, towns with great palaces and temples, and an impressive network of roads. But this glittering culture only obscured the rich and diverse civilizations that had preceded it: Chavin, Moche, Nazca, Tiwanaku, Huari, and Chimu. Described as a "masterly study" and an "outstanding volume" on its first publication, The Incas and Their Ancestors quickly established itself as the best general introduction to the cultures and civilizations of ancient Peru. Now this classic text has been fully updated for the revised edition. New discoveries over the last decade are integrated throughout. The occupation of Peru's desert coast can now be traced back to 12,000 BC and ensuing maritime adaptations are examined in early littoral societies that mummified their dead and others that were mound builders. The spread of Andean agriculture is related to fresh data on climate, and protracted drought is identified as a recurrent contributor to the rise and fall of civilizations in the Cordillera. The results of recent excavations enliven understanding of coastal Moche and Nazca societies and the ancient highland states of Huari and Tiwanaku. Architectural models accompanying burials provide fresh interpretations of the palaces of imperial Chan Chan, while the origins of the Incas are given new clarity by a spate of modern research on America's largest native empire. -- Description from http://www.amazon.com (Feb. 13, 2012).