Forming Copper

Introduction to 2nd Edition :

Within the book are links to applicable YouTube videos.  The videos provide hands on demonstrations relevant to specific topics.

When I first started producing instructional videos back in 2003 my thought was on people who wanted to do metal sculpture.  This made sense as metal sculpture is how I have made my living for almost 40 years.

What I have come to realize is that the videos and books have attracted a far larger audience.  In this edition I have included techniques that can be used no matter what your end goals.

I am not a Copper-Smith; meaning someone that works day in and day out with copper.  For me, working with copper is a means to an end; enabling me to include copper into other work.

This book is a beginners guide.  It is not an instructional book for copper-smithing.

This book is intended to get you started.  It illustrates tools and techniques that can be used to turn basic copper sheet, copper wire & copper tubing into the form that you desire.

I have plans for a number of new YouTube videos, some of which will be copper related.  To keep in touch and keep up to date with New Information I'd suggest subscribing to my YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/897473  This way you will be notified when a new video is posted.