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Metal Magic

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By Sherri Osborn, About.com Guide

The Bottom Line
The subtitle of this book says it all: 16 innovative projects in metal, mesh, and wire. With the projects in this book you can learn the basics of embossing, molding, and antiquing metal, then make everything from fun photo frames to fashionable jewelry.
Pros
  • Wonderful, unique Ideas
  • Easy to understand instructions
  • Great photos
Cons
  • None
Description
  • Softcover book with 60 jam-packed pages.
  • Easy to understand directions.
  • Great, inspiring colored photos.
Guide Review - Metal Magic
If you have ever wanted to try to work with metal in your crafting then this book is well worth your time and money! Not only are there 16 great projects shared in this book, the section listing the materials and tools needed and featuring basic techniques is very easy to understand and full of great step-by-step photos.

By following the step-by-step directions and photos you can learn about different ways to emboss metal, how to crimp metal, different layering techniques, how to work with wire mesh, techniques for coiling and twisting wire, and more. You can then use these techniques and try the wonderful projects shared in this book and also use your imagination to design your own metal projects.

This is a great book for beginners and I am sure even intermediate and advanced crafters will enjoy the unique projects which include wall hangings, frames, a jewelry box, playful pins, Mardi Gras masks, a wreath, candle wraps, and much more. You will be amazed at all that can be done with metal, mesh, and wire!

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