Wrought Ironwork - A Manual of Instruction for Rural Craftsmen

Prepared by the Rural Industries Bureau, Wrought Ironwork is a manual of instruction for rural craftsmen, introducing apprentices to the essential techniques of decorative ironwork through simple, clear instructions and an abundance of illustrations.

The manual works through the scroll in all its forms: ribbon-end, fishtail-end, solid snub-end, fishtail snub-end, halfpenny snub-end, and bolt-end scrolls, along with ‘C’ and ‘S’ scrolls and a guide to making a scroll tool. Further chapters cover collars, twists, wavy bars, water leaves, and square blockings for gate rails, giving the novice a thorough grounding in the elements of traditional ironwork.

Of much value to the beginner and a fine addition to any collection of antique craft literature, Wrought Ironwork is proudly republished here with a new introduction on metalwork.