500 Metal Vessels: Contemporary Explorations of Containment (500 Series) [Paperback]

Lark Books (Author)

Book Description

Series: 500 Series | Publication Date: November 1, 2007

Juried by Fred Fenster, a distinguished presence in the field, 500 Metal Vessels features page after page of superbly crafted bowls, teapots, vases, chalices, urns, and other exquisite handmade hollowware. Made from diverse metals and techniques (forging, raising, casting, forming, soldering, and welding), these eye-catching pieces also display gorgeous applied surface embellishments, from enamel to repoussé. Explore Sarah Perkin’s luminous enamel bowls; the monumental vessels, made by Kim Cridler out of unassuming steel rods; and the work of Tom Ferrero, whose fascination with architecture and Gothic forms inspired his meticulous surface designs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 420 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579908764
• ISBN-13: 978-1579908768
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 8.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #535,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Marthe Le Van is an editor for Lark Jewelry. Since 2000, she has written, edited, juried, or curated more than 40 titles. The books she's authored on making jewelry include 30-Minute Earrings, 30-Minute Necklaces, Stitched Jewels, Prefab Jewelry, Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects, and The Art of Jewelry: Paper Jewelry. Marthe has also served as the editor for all jewelry books in Lark's popular "500" series, as well as the juror for 500 Wedding Rings and the curator for Masters: Gold. She is a member of the Art Jewelry Forum and the Society of North American Golsmiths. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am impressed, December 7, 2007

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ratyoke (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 500 Metal Vessels: Contemporary Explorations of Containment (500 Series) (Paperback)

I really like this book, there is a lot of good work. For those of you who had a fit about the unwearable jewelry in the various 500 jewelry books: many of these vessels are non functional. So I don't want to hear your complaints like, "I don't see how anyone could use that teapot..."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 500 Hours of Envy, April 16, 2009

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Tanya M. Peters (Perth, WA, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 500 Metal Vessels: Contemporary Explorations of Containment (500 Series) (Paperback)

Another triumph in the Lark series. Being a felt and fibre artist, I love to see what others are doing and this book gives inspiration. The photography is stunning, the pieces are spectular and the price is just plain awesome. Considering here in Australia we pay $40-50 per book, I am a happy Amazon customer.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Inspiration!, August 10, 2008

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C. Potter "designer" (Asheville, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 500 Metal Vessels: Contemporary Explorations of Containment (500 Series) (Paperback)

I got this book for my husband, a blacksmith, to inspire him. Even though he may not always be creating vessels, the variety of forms, surface treatments, and overall concepts is fabulous. We both loved looking through it. We wished there was more description of process by the artists (there were quotes from them just sporadically), so that we could further investigate!