[Jewelry making - Article 00222] - Re: [Orchid] Anticlastic raising question

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    I am exploring anticlastic raising and fold-forming. Get lots of
    copper and go to it. Experimenting is the key to learning. Another
    helpful book is "Metals Technic" ISBN 0-9615984-7-6. 

    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0961598476/theganoksinpr-20

    The article by Michael Good is most helpful. There also was an
    article by Heikki Seppa on anticlastic raising a bracelet in
    Lapidary Journal several years ago. Check their archives. 

    If you are going to do the bracelet in Sterling, I would hard solder
    the joint. The higher silver content will make for a more flexible
    seam. I find that this helps when I fill and bend spiculums. If you
    are using gold, I would use a hard solder for the same reason. My
    goal is to hammer up a Rhyton (drinking vessel) from sheet instead
    of using a "cow" horn. Any input on this idea would be most
    appreciated. 

    I look forward to the day when I can take a class with Mr. Good. I
    have pictures of his work tacked to the walls like WWII pinups! 

    Fun is hammering out a hyperbolic paraboloid. A great thing to try
    on a dateless Saturday night. 

    Please keep us posted on your progress. This technique takes
    practice but opens up so many design possibilities. 

Bill at earthspeak AT aol.com 

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