[Jewelry making - Article 00075] - Re: [Orchid] Chasing Vs. Graving

[Pauline Warg]

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Stephanie,

    Chasing is done with a chisel like tool made of steel. Unlike a wood
    chisel, in cross section it is symmetrical and from side view
    SLIGHTLY curved. This curve allows the tools to glide along as
    hammered in rapid small blows, creating a long smooth continuous
    line. The metal is compressed and pushed. If done properly there will
    be a SLIGHT rise on either side of the line, which is where the metal
    moves to. You are correct in thinking it hardens the metal. 

    Engraving actually shaves off some metal. A hammer is not envolved.
    The metal is not work hardened from engraving. Usually chasing lines
    are much deeper than engraved lines. 

    The depth and width of your chasing line depends on the size of the
    tip of your chasing tool. 

    Commercially purchased chasing tools are not all the same. Most
    people make their own chasing tools. Some peolple teach this. I do
    and have made all my own chasing tools. There are some books that
    will explain the process. 

Hope this helps.

Pauline Warg
www.paulinewargdesigns.com
(I have chasing on many of the pieces on my site)

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