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Anvils in America – Richard Postman – Anvil Identification & Reference Guide (2025 Hardcover)
$95.00564 pages • 700+ illustrations • Covers American and European anvil makers and types
Artisan Ideas is proud to present the 2025 hardcover reprint of Anvils in America by Richard Postman — the most authoritative work on anvil makers, identification, and manufacturing history.
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The Glint in the Dragon’s Eye: A Blacksmith’s Journey – Illustrated Novel
$14.99A beautifully illustrated coming-of-age fantasy that blends blacksmithing, dragon lore, and personal transformation. Follow Culann as she discovers her craft, her heritage, and the quiet dragon spirit that guides her journey. Featuring 37 original illustrations by Alexandra Mellott.
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THE BLACKSMITH’S COOKBOOK: RECIPES IN IRON BY FRANCIS WHITAKER
$40.00The Blacksmith’s cookbook by Francis Whitaker is an essential blacksmith book for learning traditional blacksmithing skills and techniques! It delves into the significance of the firepot as the forge’s heart, crucial for achieving the right heat. The author provides lists covering forge equipment, Smithy tools, techniques, projects, and the necessary ingredients for success.
Softcover, 153 pages, fully illustrated
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INSTRUMENTS OF AMPLIFICATION BY H.P. FRIEDRICHS: FUN WITH HOMEMADE TUBES, TRANSISTORS, AND MORE
$21.95Softcover, 300 pages, 150 photos
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Jewelry Wax Modeling Books – Basic & Practical Wax Modeling Complete 2-Book Set
Original price was: $67.00.$59.00Current price is: $59.00.These two classic and highly regarded jewelry wax modeling books by Hiroshi Tsuyuki, the Japanese authority on the subject, provide a complete and structured introduction to wax modeling for jewelry design.
Through a series of progressively organized projects, the books teach essential techniques using a clear, step-by-step approach. Projects range from simple domed rings to more complex pendants and brooches, allowing students and professionals to develop practical skills in jewelry wax modeling and design.
Both books are hardcover with lay-flat binding and are fully illustrated with black-and-white photographs.
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OXY-ACETYLENE WELDING DVD WITH STEVE BLEILE
Original price was: $32.00.$20.80Current price is: $20.80.Universal DVD, 42 minutes
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CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN BLACKSMITHS – FROM IRON THROUGH FIRE (HARDCOVER)
Original price was: $29.95.$19.47Current price is: $19.47.This is a fascinating and wonderful book with English text. It presents in high quality color photos the newest work of some of Italy’s most talented and renowned artist-blacksmiths.
The creativity and virtuosity of these blacksmiths is apparent in this collection of their most recent works. This is an eclectic collection and showcases artists with very different styles.
This book is fascinating not only for the originality of the work presented but for some of the techniques used, which will certainly pique your interest and curiosity.
Hardcover, English/Italian text, 256 pages, all color photos
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MAKING LEATHER KNIFE SHEATHS BY JOE KEESLAR
$60.00ABS Master Smith and author Joe Keeslar teaches how to make a leather sheath for a knife.
Softcover, 124 pages, illustrated
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BLADE GRINDING WITH KEVIN CASHEN (AN AMERICAN BLADESMITH SOCIETY DVD)
$25.00In this video Kevin Cashen takes you through all of the steps used in grinding a knife. Topics include- workrest & freehand grinding, grinding belt selection and tips, preplanning and preparation, blade profiling, blade centerlines and plunge cuts, grinding techniques, and more…
Run Time: 2 hours and 4 minutes
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A BLACKSMITHING PRIMER: A COURSE IN BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE BLACKSMITHING – U (NICKED OR SCRATCHED)
$19.25NOTE: This Is a Dented, Smudged, or Dinged Book Offered at a Special Price!!
A Blacksmithing Primer is a critically acclaimed book that has sold over 35,000 copies and has helped tens of thousands of smiths all over the world to learn and to improve their craft. It is a must-have for anyone wielding a hammer to shape hot metal. Randy McDaniel wrote this book for beginner level and also intermediate level blacksmiths. It serves as both an excellent introduction to the craft and a valuable resource for advancing your knowledge, honing your skills, and expanding your vision in the art of blacksmithing.
Hardcover, 174 pages, over 400 drawings.
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QUILLON DAGGERS WITH KEVIN CASHEN (AN AMERICAN BLADESMITH SOCIETY DVD)
Original price was: $25.00.$17.50Current price is: $17.50.Universal DVD, Color
