[Jewelry making - Article 01066] - Re: [Orchid] Damascene

[John L. Jensen]

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    Damascus / Damascening 

    Hi Everyone, There is a lot of confusion when it comes to these
    terms. "Pattern Welded" steel is the technically, more accurate
    terminology for "Damascus" steel, however Damascus is so entrenched
    to describe this process, that were kind stuck with. I've even given
    up, & myself use the term Damascus. 

    I have given a good description of the process in the "Material"
    section of my website which can be accessed directly at
    http://www.jensenknives.com/damascus.html (There is also info on
    fossil ivory & titanium. among other things) "Damascening" has
    nothing to do with pattern welded steel, the only similarities is
    that iron is involved. Damascening is the process of hammering gold
    onto iron, usually to depict a recognizable visual. This makes a
    dramatic play of gold color on a black background. The steel is
    scored, & soft gold is hammered over the area which gets locked into
    place due to the undercuts in the steel. More info can be found in
    the "Glossary" section of my website as well... 

    I'm guessing that the question of non-knife artists using Damascus
    in there work was posed by Phil Poirier? (The response was directed
    only to "Phil", so I'm not 100%) I'm guessing this is the case. as I
    sent Phil an e-mail asking him that very question. So, if anybody
    knows anybody please let me know. I am trying to put together a
    database of artists using Damascus. I have a lead on a gallery show
    with half knives & half other Damascus objects. 

    Thanks, I've been part of Orchid for two days now & it has already
    proven a lot more interesting & informative than some of the dumb
    knife lists I'm on! 

Sincerely,
John Lewis Jensen
(626) 449 - 1148 
http://www.jensenknives.com
mailto:john AT jensenknives.com


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