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Metalwork
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the art and craft of shaping and manipulating metal into useful or decorative objects
What is "metalwork"?
Metalwork is the craft of shaping and constructing objects from metal. This includes techniques such as cutting, bending, welding, and forging to create items like jewelry, tools, and decorative pieces. The process involves using various tools and methods to manipulate metal into the desired shape and design. Metalwork can range from functional items like kitchen utensils to artistic creations such as sculptures. It requires skill and precision to ensure the metal is formed accurately and effectively.
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the metal parts of something
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Example
The antique inkstand featured intricate metalwork and porcelain insets.
The Art Deco apartment building had decorative metalwork adorning the spandrels of its balconies, adding a touch of glamour to the facade.
To add a decorative element, the metalwork artist chose to emboss intricate details on the jewelry.
The staircase railing was adorned with an elegant metalwork design featuring delicate swirls.
She enrolled in a silversmithing course at the local community college to learn the basics of metalwork and jewelry making.
