Be inspired to manipulate metal and create stunning three-dimensional works of art

Creative Sheet Metalwork is apractical handbook to this exciting craft, combining strong techniques with imagination. It explains the full process from the first sparks of inspiration through to completing your finished piece of work. Packed with practical advice, it features skill-building projects that progressively build confidence, larger real life projects that explain and detail the commissioning process,and maker profiles that reveal how leading artists work.

Materials – a guide to the metals, tools and essential equipment for a home studio

Inspiration – ideas to spark creativity and help you begin designing

Cutting and heating – clear guidance on cutting, filing, smoothing and heating safely Surface techniques – methods for finishing surfaces and edges

Joining and fixing – an overview of joining methods and when to use them Creating 3D form – techniques for hollowing out, folding and shaping metal