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From: LSHancock
Date: Mon Jul 29 22:47:52 2002
 
     
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    From Alan Revere's book, Professional Goldsmithing: 

    Disk diameter for a hemisphere = (outside diameter - wall thickness)
    x 3.1415 x .92 

    so, if you want to make a 12 mm hemisphere from .7 mm sheet then
    subtract .7 from 12 and multiply this by 3.1415 (pi) and then by .9,
    divide by 2. This equals 16mm. 

    As Alan states in the book "the accuracy of this formula varies
    according to the technique of the goldsmith applying it."  This is
    because as you dap the shape it is possible to stretch the metal as
    you hammer, altering the metal.  Still it is as good a starting
    place as you will find. 

    I must seriously recommend that anyone interested in goldsmithing
    get Alan's book.  There is a lot of information here that is both
    inspiring and very handy.  

Larry

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