CRAFT Magazine: Metalwork http://blog.craftzine.com/blog/archive/metalwork/ CRAFT: The first project-based magazine dedicated to the renaissance that is occurring within the world of crafts. Celebrating the DIY spirit, CRAFT's goal is to unite, inspire, inform and entertain a growing community of highly imaginative and resourceful people who are transforming traditional art and crafts with unconventional, unexpected and even renegade techniques, materials and tools; people who undertake amazing crafting projects in their homes and communities. en-us Copyright 2008, O'Reilly Media, Inc. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:00:08 -0800 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:10:06 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Craftzine.com blog http://craftzine.com/images/craft/craft120x60.gif http://blog.craftzine.com/ O'Reilly Media, Inc. Transforming Traditional Craft CRAFT: The first project-based magazine dedicated to the renaissance that is occurring within the world of crafts. Celebrating the DIY spirit, CRAFT's goal is to unite, inspire, inform and entertain a growing community of highly imaginative and resourceful people who are transforming traditional art and crafts with unconventional, unexpected and even renegade techniques, materials and tools; people who undertake amazing crafting projects in their homes and communities. webmaster@craftzine.com Arts nob Autobot Switchplate Cover Sean Michael Ragan makes these great Autobot switchplate covers from aluminum scraps, melted down and re-cast....
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Sean Michael Ragan makes these great Autobot switchplate covers from aluminum scraps, melted down and re-cast.

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Bossa Nova Baby has been whipping up some great new pieces of wall art from found woodgrain-patterned metal and tin. I think my fave has to be the nutty squirrel! Tin Art by Bossa Nova Baby

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Looking for a way to combine your metal casting skills with your favorite childhood memories? This Bronze Boba Fett PEZ dispenser looks like it'll do the trick. Via Geekologie.

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Craftster user Teag explains how to use soda cans to make these simple but attractive stars. You can decoupage them with patterned papers, or leave them as-is for some recycled sparkle. These would look great strung up in a mobile. Link.

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Recycled Sodapop Charms - Link.

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The New York Times has a great feature on artist Cal Lane, who creates intricate lacework sculptures using a torch on old steel items such as wheelbarrows and shovels. Link.

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