4-H Handicraft Guide : Metal Craft

Authors

Henrietta Gohrig, State 4-H Club Agent
Ivan Sundal, State 4-H Club Agent

Document Type

Circular

Type

text

Format

PDF

Publication Date

5-1960

Publisher

Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State College

Circular No.

0581

Pages

4

Description

Metalcraft is an art that dates back mamy centuries, yet always proves to be very fascinating and practical. Metals most commonly tooled are aluminum, copper, and brass. The tooling of thin sheets of these materials is a craft that may be done by a first grader or a skilled craftsman. Annealed (softened) metals are best for hand tooling. The desirable thickness varies from 40 gauge to 34 gauge; 36 gauge is most commonly used. The metals are rolled into coils, and are sold by the lineal foot. They can be cut to the desirable size by household shears. The coils range from 12 to 24 inches wide.

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Gohrig, Henrietta and Ivan Sundal, "4-H Handicraft Guide : Metal Craft" (1960). SDSU Extension Circulars. 0581. https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/extension_circ/630.