What is direct metal sculpture? -- Metals -- equipment -- and their use -- Soldering and brazing -- Welded iron and steel sculptures (Ferrous metals) -- Sculptures from found objects -- Non-ferrous metals -- Combining ferrous and non-ferrous metals -- Combinations of metals with other materials -- Metal sculptures made without heat -- Architecture and direct metal sculpture.

This revised edition retains all the techniques and inspiration of the original edition that helped many artists find the answers they needed for creating sculpture. New chapters update the history of direct metal sculpture over the past quarter century. One chapter explains the impact public art programs are having on culture in our cities. There are also sections on the impact of the computer, exploring the importance of computer aided design, and the impact of the Internet for successfully marketing ones art.