Information on Upcoming Magazines & Books 

from George Dixon, Metalsmith:

Francis Whitaker: "Art is long, life is short, get going!"

"A Blacksmith's Craft" by George Dixon

Examples of the illustrations from the first volume.

The Artist-Blacksmith Quarterly 2004 magazine is now available! A Blacksmith's Quarterly Journal of Process & Patterns. The Artist-Blacksmith Quarterly Is Artistic Blacksmithing; Illustrated & Explained Subscribe Scroll down to sample of The Artist-Blackssmith Quarterly magazine in pdf format. Volume 5 Issue 3 2004 Repousse', bickern making, forged peapod, die making Vol. 5 # 3 - 2004 Want the best "how-to" available? From The Artist-Blacksmith Quarterly 2004 Back to Table of Contents Sample of The Traditional Metalsmith magazine in pdf format. 2004 Sample of The Artist-Blacksmith Quarterly Artist-Blacksmith Quarterly.pdf 25 MB

Bolt-head pattern

A quarterly, "how-to" journal about artist-blacksmith process, tools, techniques and patterns.

4 piece twist

Artistic Blacksmithing:

Illustrated & Explained

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Tool Tip: Lag bolt metal tabs on the side of an oak block to mount it on your anvil. It makes a perfect "table" for straightening twisted bars. There are newly posted ''how-to' articles with graphics. These include articles in the following areas: Hinge Making Basic Process Motifs Projects Tools & Tooling Lessons in the Art of the Blacksmith Note: Blacksmithing can be dangerous. Learn and follow shop safety practices and wear safety glasses at all times! Quatrefoils are coming!

Artistic Blacksmithing: Illustrated & Explained

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Illusions in Iron; Floral Forgings by George Dixon

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Supporting Education in the Art of the Blacksmith: The Historic Ironwork Fund

The Historic Ironwork Fund est. 1998
To Preserve & Share"	Projects

The Historic Ironwork Fund is dedicated to preserving, restoring and sharing tools, ironwork and related blacksmith images and documents of the past. The Fund was established in 1998 with an unsolicited grant from the Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America (ABANA). It has been supported by the Francis Whitaker Foundation, The Artist-Blacksmith Quarterly magazine and Artist-Blacksmith.org as well.

The Samuel Yellin Historic Tool & Graphic Preservation Project is actively restoring and recording the tooling and graphic collection. Elements of the collection have been freely displayed and/or published since 1993. Your support is greatly appreciated!

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