[Jewelry making - Article 00145] - Re: [Orchid] Shaping copper

[Steve . Mashburn]

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    Michael, I saw the same PBS video.  Those artisans were definitely
    talented.  They started out by "raising" the face shape from a flat
    sheet of copper.  This is traditionally done on a metal stake, but
    could probably be done on or against any of a number of hard
    materials.  It's all about bending and moving the metal.  Hammer,
    hammer, hammer, and anneal. The video showed that the details were
    worked into the mask from both sides - so i guess that qualifies as
    chasing/repousse.    My mentor, Vernon MacNiel taught me the raising
    technique.  While for me it was a labor of love, it drove my family
    nuts when i would spend  hours pounding on a work in progress 

steve


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