The techniques of metal colouring, bronzing and patination are assuming a new importance in contemporary fine metalwork and design. Richard Hughes and Michael Rowe have assembled and tested the recipes included in this book, which is the most comprehensive work on the subject currently available, an essential reference and sourcebook for practitioners and all those involvoved in sculpture, architecture, designs and the decorative arts. It brings together hundreds of recipes and treatments previously scattered in a variety of old books and technical papers, and provides the artist-craftsman with a very wide range of coloured finishes.


An essential reference book for metalwork practitioners and all those involved in sculpture, architecture, design and the decorative arts

About the Author
Richard Hughes was Dean of Art History and Conservation at the Camberwell College of the Arts. Michael Rowe is an artist and designer who lectures in Metalwork at the Royal College of Art in London.

Reviews
'A meticulous piece of research, immaculately presented' - Design
'I am so impressed by this book it's hard to know where to start' - Metalsmith



Book Information
ISBN 9780500015018
Author Richard Hughes
Format Hardback
Page Count 372
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1680g