[Jewelry making - Article 00010] - Re: [Orchid] Chasing Vs. Graving

[Warren Townsend]

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    Stephanie, I will try to help a little.  First off to simplify
    chasing is moving the metal, engraving is more to removing metal. To
    make a line a tool is used with the shape like a chisel but the
    corners are rounded. With the corners rounded it lets you move the
    chisel across the metal it the direction you are hammering. Other
    words instead of hitting straight down you are tapping a little in an
    angle.  You may want to look at some of the chasing tools available
    for sale and look at the end, look at lining tools. Another factor is
    what you are using for a backing behind the metal. A too hard of
    surface, like a steel plate, the metal will stretch, not move, and
    you will be more prone to cut the metal.  A softer surface like pitch
    lets the metal move and allows the tools to work correctly. You can
    also use like stacks of newspaper, wood, or even dense carpet as the
    backer. Hope this helps some. 

Warren Townsend 
http://www.geocities.com/copper1002000/photos.html 
Trenton, MI 48183

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