The textbook, which is the first of its kind in the CIS countries and abroad, outlines the basics of the design of artistic metal processing. The evolution of metal processing technologies can be traced in close connection with architecture, sculpture, fine, decorative and applied arts, where artistic metal processing finds the widest application. Various methods of manufacturing artistic products are characterized in detail (wire and sheet metal; forging, decorative work; embossing, engraving and other works), as well as equipment and tools for these works. The book is accompanied by drawings, sketches and tables; Using specific examples, techniques for working in various decorative techniques are described. For students of the secondary vocational education system: vocational schools, colleges (technical schools) of an artistic profile, educational centers, masters of art and jewelry. It may be useful for artists and craftsmen working in the field of decorative and applied arts, restorers, as well as for career guidance for students of secondary schools and familiarization with the technology of artistic processing of metals by amateur metalworkers, all those interested in the infinitely diverse and mysterious world of metal, learn how to do it yourself create various crafts.