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Book Review - METAL EMBOSSING WORSHOP

Metal Embossing WorkshopMetal Embossing Workshop
Magdalena Muldoon

Have you ever seen and admired the magnificent embossed metal art objects from Europe and Mexico? Metal embossing is called “Repujado” in Spanish and “Repousse’ or “Repoussage” in France. Have you wondered how they were created? Would you like to know? Or do you just love gorgeous art books?

This is the most beautiful and comprehensive book on the art of metal embossing on the market today! The photography, projects and instructions are excellent! Even if you have never had the desire to try this art form, this book will change your mind!

The artist author, Magdalena Muldoon (MM), was born and raised in Mexico City. Her mother Madgdalena Barrena (MB) has passed on her love and passion for many art and fine craft forms to her daughter. In 1991, Magdalena was introduced to the technique of “traletiora” (European Metal Embossing).

The book includes a detailed introduction to supplies and materials. There is a comprehensive discussion of basic techniques including:

  • information on line work
  • filler paste,
  • embossing curved designs
  • antiquing
  • finishing edges
  • surface texture
  • cutting and repairing tears in metal
  • using patterns
  • plastic molds
  • stamps and stencils
  • cabochons
  • Mother of Pearl
  • heating or adding color

...and so much more - everything you need to know to accomplish this beautiful art form.

Metal Embossing Workshop Project - Vines & Twines VaseThe 32 projects in the book are gorgeous! There are 69 pages of projects and patterns!

Boxes, candles, frames, trays, scrapbook pages, bookmarks, books, Icons, a napkin holder and vases to name just a few of the projects.

My favorites are the Vines & Twines Vase, Antique look frame and the Butterflies. but it was difficult to choose!

This is one of those books that I will enjoy looking through again and again and I can hardly wait to try my hand at many of the projects! If she writes another book I will order it before it is even printed!

ISBN: 13:978-1-4027-2444-2
Hard Cover 128 pages color
$19.95
Category: Crafts/Metal working

terling Publishing C., Inc.
387 Part Avenue

New York, New York 10016

Review by Michele Emerson Roberts


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