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| [945] A Photo Tutorial on How To Make a Metal Leaf |
A short while back I prepared this short photo tutorial showing how I make leaves from metal. I have use this method whenever shaping leaves that adorn my creations. The tools are minimal and the process is straight forward. The leaf shown was made from copper and I photographed the process in stages to show the simplicity of manufacture, which was less than an hour. I thought this may be of interest to someone who may be interested in making leaves.... (2011)
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| [881] Freeform Gem Carving - Demonstration of technique |
Firstly, these pictures were taken on my bench, as I went along. This is not National Geographic photography. Simply, it is there to illustrate the purpose. Also, this is how it works for me. And any questions are of course, welcome. I answer any and all questions, keeping in mind that the only stupid question is the one that is not asked!! So, if there is something that is not clear, ask!! There are many different methods of carving stones. From the beginning of history, man has changed found objects, ground and cut and polished them. There are many other ways to achieve the same result.... (2008)
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| [921] Making a Three-Part Sterling Silver Ring |
Using a relatively inexpensive metal and casting it in an ingot mold, you can create a sophisticated design at the low price point many cash-strapped consumers are looking for these days. Using silver casting grain minimizes costs and maximizes profits.... (2010)
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| [991] Making hoop earrings from tubing |
Tom Dougherty of Studio 2015 in Woodstock, Illinois, had an interesting process to share about making hoop earrings from tubing. He learned the process from Kenneth Guth, a neighboring goldsmith and acclaimed knife maker. By all accounts, Guth has always enjoyed sharing his knowledge with other people, and he has taught workshops on jewelry, metal work, and knife making, both at the college level and to the general public. The process is incredibly simple, and I´m delighted to share it with you here.... (2012)
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| [979] Photoetching Using Photocopy Transfer - Step by Setp |
Photoetching metal is simple AND FUN! Etching can be used for printing processes, as an artifact of art, or for roller print embellishment. It involves a mordant (acid) to etch an image onto metal and a resist to repel the mordant. A resist can take many forms: plastic, vinyl, marking pens, duct tape, nail polish, etc. As long as it resists the mordant, the procedure will work. This technique creates high resolution images, and intricate surrounding textures that give your pieces an organic quality. With current photocopier, digital imaging and laser printer technologies you have more design flexibility. You can add text, reverse images, and control contrast. The photoetching process we describe below essentially uses the same techniques that printmakers employ. Except we use brass, copper, bronze and silver instead of zinc as printmakers do. This process also gives you the options of soldering and making cold connections.... (2011)
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