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The Fine Art of the Tin Can: Techniques & Inspirations

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has great photos, and ideas. it's a great inspirational book.

Just received this book and only reluctantly put it down. If your creative urges lean towards the unusual you'll not be disappointed in Hansson's tin can art. He shares his techniques and his own 'personal art history' with a style that's both conversational and folksy. You won't be able to look at a tin can the same way after reading this book!

Master tin smith Bobby Hansson serves up an interesting and very entertaining book on the many colorful objects one can make from simple tin cans, that is, how to make little treasures from a material one would normally consider as rubbish, worthy - at best - of the recycling bin. Objects range from useful items such as lanterns and dishes and cups to jewelry and toys. Included in this profusely illustrated book are examples from Mr. Hansson's own studio, complemented by pieces from around the world. The section on toys, for example, includes a public taxi from Haiti and a motorcycle from Burkina Faso, both from art collectors. The author shows artists at work and offers both the novice and experienced tin smith great tips on creating highly artistic, original, and iteresting pieces. Yes, he takes this art form seriously - as he should - but not too seriously. The book is written in a light and humorous style, making it a joy to read.

Bobby Hansson's book is the best. So many fine examples of creative and clever work using a common throw away, all are the embodiment of trash to treasure. I fell in love with tin cans after seeing the first edition of this book. Bobby Hansson travels around the country giving workshops and is a funny and inspiring teacher, too.

There is no other book on the market like "The Fine Art of the Tin Can." It offers artists, makers and craftspeople excellent examples of art and craft made from tin cans.

Some people may appreciate the fabrication examples in the book so that you can learn some "insider tips" for working with very difficult and challenging materials - recycled tin cans. Bobby Hansson, the author offers a number of simple projects that would be easy to replicate with some basic tools and rudimentary skills.

The book offers a wide spectrum of examples from a simple pendant to complex and elaborate work. Bobby Hansson is a real "character" that loves tin cans. You can sense his passion for the material in the book. The photos are all excellent and the printing is top quality.

In the effort for full disclosure, my art work is on the cover and inside the book. It is an honor to be included in this wonderful and delightful book.

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Excellent book for inspiration and some tutorials. I use this one for my sculpture classes and my students think the work and images are just amazing!

The book was interesting. I thought it was going to be more of a how to do book.