[Jewelry making - Article 00366] - Re: [Orchid] Pattern Welding

[James Binnion]

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    Most pattern welded steel is being used by the custom knife makers it
    is also known as Damascus steel (but this is a misnomer). While the
    basic versions are fairly simple to make the more complex mosaic
    types are quite difficult. They are all some variation on forge
    welding and are done by taking two or more different slabs of steel
    and hammer welding them while they are orange hot. It is a lot of fun
    but you really need a blacksmiths setup to do it. 

    There are many makers of it that will sell slabs of it to you look
    for Damascus steel and pattern welded steel on the web you will get
    lots of resources. 

Jim Binnion

James Binnion Metal Arts
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