Meaning of metalsmithing | Babel Free

Definitions

The craft of fashioning objects out of metals; the craft or work of a metalsmith.

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Examples

“THE THREE DOMINANT FORMS IN METALSMITHING […] At present⟳, there are but three basic volumetric forms dominating the work⟳ of metalsmiths, the spherical (usually in its most practical form⟳, the domical), the cylindrical, and the cubical. […] The possibilities for further variations on them are all but exhausted, there being little chance to express⟳ new and unusual ideas within the framework of such limited choices. As a result⟳, much of twentieth-century metalsmithing has relied on surface enrichment rather than formal development for its originality.”

“A properly made, fully sintered and fully annealed metal clay piece should be able to stand⟳ up to any traditional metalsmithing technique.”

“The most underrated component in building a custom gun is the metalsmithing. Stock⟳ work⟳ immediately attracts attention. Fancy checkering patterns, meticulously executed, are sure to elicit oohs and ahhs.”

“There are lots of quick and easy shortcuts that don't require⟳ expensive equipment or an extensive jewelry studio. You can get⟳ the look⟳ of metalsmithing without the effort. Metalsmithing doesn't need⟳ to be intimidating; let⟳ us show⟳ you just how easy it can be!”

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