[Jewelry making - Article 00240] - Re: [Orchid] Ergonomics

[Amy Johnston]

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>             Are you hammering at the right height? If you are short,
>     the stake you are using may be too high resulting in you lifting
>     your shoulder to compensate. The hammer and your arm should be in
>     alignment and the swing from the elbow. Are you annealing enough?
>     If not, the metal requires more force than what it should. Are you
>     using the right hammer to either push or stretch the metal? It all
>     adds up. Also as mentioned, breaks and stretching are very
>     important. I have a chronic shoulder problem  and feel lucky that
>     I don't have to do any of this full time. 

Marilyn,

    To my knowledge, I was doing everything the correct way, or at least
    as correct as can be in a school environment. I annealed after every
    round of raising. I confirmed with my professor that I was using the
    correct hammer and stake. I always checked carefully to ensure I was
    at the correct height. I took a break for stretching and moving
    around after every round of raising a 6" diameter bowl. 

Amy

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