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I'm giving this one a rating of 4. It would have a rating of 3; however, there were some tips that saved it. I liked the precise information on the soldering rod to use as well as some time-saving tips on cutting copper. The flame-painting was short but still worth the rental.
As other reviewers have mentioned, there isn't anything about forming copper, which is what one pictures in one's mind when reading the words, "Copper Smithing" in a title. While he actually solders a few joints, the process isn't explained for diddly. If I didn't already know how to solder copper, and if I was expecting to learn it here, then I would have a few mistakes ahead of me given this instruction.
All in all, it's worth a rental. It wouldn't be worth buying by any stretch of the imagination. It is, of course, worth renting for the flame painting and the aforementioned tips.
Incredibly good: most instructional DVDs hover between being the less-than-wonderful production made by an expert in the field, valued for the gems of brilliance interspersed with groaners, and being an almost professional production that unfortunately features a hack. This DVD is refreshingly different.
Okay, it's not exactly professionally made, but it's so close it's scary. The authors cover everything incredibly well with pictures, demonstrations, lists, etc. In fact, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that they have probably done a better job of organizing the ingredients and presenting that organization than a professional would or could have done.
At the other end of the spectrum, their artistic talent and love of tie dye runs through the whole video. At first, you think they are being dry. Then it becomes apparent that they are holding back their enthusiasm and restraining themselves in order to impart the information we need to know.
If you've ever wondered how tie dye works or if you've ever admired an artistically done tie dye t-shirt, spend the 10 bucks and rent this DVD. You'll watch it at least twice and be much more entertained than by one of those drama/romances you'd have wasted your time on otherwise. I'll be renting the other two in the series soon!
