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A metalsmith is an artisan who creates useful objects from diverse metals. It entails shaping metal with a hammer, refining metals from their ores, casting it into various forms, and filing it to the desired dimensions. Smith and related surnames are typical occupational surnames.
Typically, the term metalsmith refers to artisans and craftspeople who work with various metals, including gold, copper, and silver. Numerous universities offer degree programmes in metalsmithing, jewellery, enamelling, and blacksmithing as a part of their fine arts departments.
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