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Issue #27: July '09

Architectural metalsmiths Schtiller & Plevy, Inc. are among only a handful of fully accredited Historic Restoration Contractors in the United States.. Also in this issue: Discover the explosive...

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Issue #28: August '09

Renown bronze artist J Seward Johnson created a sanctuary for outdoor art with Grounds for Sculpture.. Also in this issue: Get an inside look at the Philadelphia Print Shop, view Julia Child's lost...

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Issue #29: September '09

Ed and Rhoda Mack continue the classical art of blacksmithing while shaping new trends at Fine Architectural Metalsmiths.. Also in this issue: Discover the bronze dragons of Ward Elicker, get a look...

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Issue #30: October '09

Get an inside look into the studio and work of Chicago-based sculptor Richard Hunt, recent recipient of the International Sculpture Center's Lifetime Achievement Award.. Also in this issue: Visit the...

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Issue #31: November '09

Meet the signature artists of the Artisan House, a metalsmith studio that was formed by noted jewelry maker Jerry Fels and his brother-in-law Curtis Freiler in 1964 with the mission of creating...

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Issue #32: December '09

Inspired by the Victorian era, the new wave of steampunk artists rely on brass and copper to modernize the past.. Also in this issue: Get an inside look at the Copperhand Studio's nature-inspired art,...

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Issue #33: January '10

While the materials in kinetic art are as diverse as the power they use, metals such as copper and brass have long been a natural choice for this sculptural form of art.. Also in this issue: Discover...

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Issue #34: February '10

In an industry founded on the classic value of semi-precious metals and gemstones, John S. Brana’s choice of non-traditional materials like copper, bronze and aluminum gives a new sheen to the jewelry...

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Issue #35: March '10

Synonymous with fine brass musical instruments, the Getzen family has been creating handcrafted trumpets, cornets, trombones, and fluegelhorns since 1939.. Also in this issue: Discover the...

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Issue #36: April '10

For nearly a hundred years, Anthony Lerios and his grandson Nicholas Toth have handcrafted beautiful copper and brass diving helmets that have become exquisite examples of maritime art in their own...

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Issue #37: May '10

As a roofer, Timothy Spillane gained a hands-on appreciation for copper over the years, which serendipitously drew him into the world of copper arts.. Also in this issue: Discover the new Julia Child...

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Issue #38: June '10

For more than twenty years, the team at Water Studio in Culver City, CA, have been creating large-scale copper art pieces that seamlessly play off the dichotomy of the elements, bringing a touch of...

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Issue #39: July '10

The Metal Museum, the only organization of its kind in the country, is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and creation of fine metalwork.. Also in this issue: Learn about the intricate process...

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Issue #40: August '10

After a tragic earthquake, San Francisco's de Young Museum was reborn under the direction of visionary design firm Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, clad with more than 7,000 copper panels.. Also in...

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Issue #41: September '10

Started in 1967 by William Gold, the Excalibur Bronze Sculpture Foundry in Brooklyn has grown to cast some of the country's most notable sculptures and architectural restorations, including New York...

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Issue #42: October '10

Copper artist Arline Fisch takes inspiration from the nearby waters of Lake Michigan, crafting a seascape of delicately woven ocean creatures made with color-coated copper wire that looks similar to...

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Issue #43: November '10

As opposed to public art that is very self-aware of its grandeur and sophistication, Otterness’ bronze installation at the 14th St. Substation in New York City unfolds gently into the everyday comings...

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Issue #44: December '10

Known for creating the famous annual White House Christmas ornament, ChemArt has been designing and producing etched brass keepsakes for people and companies all over the world since 1976.. Also in...

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Issue #45: January '11

The work of sculptor Susan P. Cochran takes you into a world that is larger than life, by magnifying the everyday through bronze.. Also in this issue: Get an inside look at Moran/Brown's abstract...

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Issue #46: February '11

By reviving the original old-world methods of forming copper, forging iron and hammer-driven riveting, The Mica Lamp Company creates copper lamps that are practical as well as beautiful.. Also in this...

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Issue #47: March '11

Artist Jim Sanborn embedded four messages into his aptly-named “Kryptos,” sculpture, which has turned the copper artwork into a cultish obsession for code-crackers worldwide.. Also in this issue:...

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Issue #48: April '11

Bronze artist Peter Harper has cast the faces of 237 people from all walks of life; the CEO of Siemens, an ex-con, the captain of the Los Angeles Police Department, a waiter at a restaurant. It is this...

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Issue #49: May '11

Michael Worthington's visionary lucky penny art gives new meaning to found art.. Also in this issue: Get a look inside the foundry of Ronnie Frostad, view bronze works by Linda Brunker, discover Greg...

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Issue #50: June '11

From the copper Sacagawea coin to her famous presidential bronzes, artist Glenna Goodacre has been one of America’s most iconic historical sculptors.. Also in this issue: Discover the unique patina...

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Issue #51: July '11

From local artist to international success, Karina Keri-Matuszak took her copper abstract paintings to the next level by finding just the right balance of business and creativity.. Also in this issue:...

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Issue #52: August '11

From Lady Gaga to the West Village, Copper Mike’s line of artisan, copper adorned motorcycles are works of art in their own right.. Also in this issue: Discover the vast copper landscapes of Keith...

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Issue #53: September '11

After more than 25 years of printmaking and painting. Tallmadge Doyle’s new show turns your attention back to the copper plates that started it all.. Also in this issue: Get an inside look at the...

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Issue #54: October '11

Cynthia Jimenez’s anatomically-perfect skeletons are created using thousands of threads of copper wire, each taking up to a year to complete.. Also in this issue: Discover the combustible copper art of...

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Issue #55: November '11

The artists at Miila Studios blend bronze and glass to create an individual work of art in each tile.. Also in this issue: Get an inside look at the nature-inspired work of Ed Sharp, discover the...

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Issue #56: December '11

An inside look at the history of Copperland, one of America’s first arts and crafts stores.. Also in this issue: Discover the ancient art of Julie Glassman's enamel jewelry, go inside the studio of...

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Issue #57: January '12

Since 1968, The Lower East Side Printshop has become a creative Zeitgeist for emerging artists and the artistic community that’s evolved around the New York City printmaking scene.. Also in this issue:...

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Issue #58: February '12

Meet artist Rebecca Mojica, the driving force behind Blue Buddha Boutique, which quickly grew to become one of the nation’s largest suppliers of brass and copper chainmaille jewelry.. Also in this...

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Issue #59: March '12

Walking the line between form and function, Lacouette's philosophy of time can be seen in each of her handcrafted copper clocks.. Also in this issue: Meet the copper enamleists behind Kiln Design, get...

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Issue #60: April '12

Hanover Brass continues the legacy, tradition and art of crafting Civil War buckles.. Also in this issue: Get an inside look at the studio of Blue Water Copper Works, discover the timely copper...

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Issue #61: May '12

After a tragic fire in her community, artist Kara Young found inspiration in the burned rolls of copper she discovered, changing her life forever.. Also in this issue: Get an inside look at the plein...

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Issue #62: June '12

When Grant Massey found himself wanting to shift out of his occupation as a contractor, serendipity struck, and his new career as a copper artist was born.. Also in this issue: Get an inside look at...

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Issue #63: July '12

A recent exhibition of the great American painter, printmaker and sculptor Frank Stella at the L&M Arts Gallery in New York City gave viewers a rare glimpse into the artist’s copper work, which...

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Issue #64: August '12

The Roycroft Campus in East Aurora, NY continues the legacy of craft workers, artists and coppersmiths that helped shape the the Arts and Crafts movement in the United States.. Also in this issue:...

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Issue #65: September '12

Founder Walter Lawson's extensive experimentation with heat treatments and unique copper alloys gives each Lawson Horn instrument its characteristic sound quality.. Also in this issue: Get a first look...

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Issue #66: October '12

Copper artist Christopher Conte's unique line of steampunk-styled moving sculptures blurs the line between man and machine.. Also in this issue: Get an inside look at the studio of Drury Lane, check...

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Issue #67: November '12

Famous bands from The Beatles to The Who have relied on the signature copper sound of Zildjian cymbals, which have grown to become one of the oldest businesses in the country.. Also in this issue: Get...

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Issue #68: December '12

Watchmaker Eduardo Milieris relies on the beauty of copper and brass to create his unique line of handcrafted watches, which have caught the eye of collectors and celebrities in galleries worldwide.....

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Issue #69: January '13

After gaining the attention of the national media for her sculpture work at the young age of 7, artist Heather Sodeberg went on to open the first woman-owned foundry in the US.. Also in this issue: Get...

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Issue #70: February '13

Using recycled metals and ethically-claimed gemstones, copper artist Natalie Frigo’s sustainable jewelry line pays homage to past civilizations while putting a modern spin on wearable art.. Also in...

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Issue #71: March '13

Artist Lance Lindsay has been capturing the attention of Hollywood A-listers, directors, set designers and collectors across the globe for the past 18 years with his handcrafted copper lighting and...

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Issue #72: April '13

Since 2009, Clawhammer Supply has been bringing the old timey art of moonshine making back to the forefront with his handcrafted copper stills.. Also in this issue: Get an inside look at the studio of...

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Issue #73: May '13

Since 1920, Kenneth Lynch & Sons has grown to become one of the country's largest producers of handcrafted copper weathervanes and sundials.. Also in this issue: Get an inside look at the studio of...

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Issue #74: June '13

Although buried deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean for more than 100 years, the treasures unearthed from the RMS Titanic live on as a testament to copper’s long-lasting durability and strength.. Also in...

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Issue #75: July '13

A new exhibition at the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania celebrates the legacy of artist Harry Bertoia, whose affinity for working with metals such as copper, bronze and brass...

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Issue #76: August '13

Artist James Ivy, founder of JI9 Sculpture, breathes new life into ancient fossils by pairing them with copper.. Also in this issue: Get an inside look at the studio of Waterfall Forge, discover the...

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