[Jewelry making - Article 00337] - Re: [Orchid] Forging Mokume

[Chris Ploof]

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Hi Jeremy,

>     Is it ok to rotate your forging between the vertical side of the
>     billette as well as horizontal? By rotating I could and maintain
>     the square wire. Would this cause Splitting?

    Sure you can forge this way - of course, the splitting depends on
    the strength of your initial bond, and how hard you choose to forge
    it. I routinely forge both sides with the flat and cross pein of the
    hammer to draw stock out. Remember, take frequent breaks for
    annealing, and smaller reductions than you might typically when
    working other materials. May be helpful to think "baby steps". 

    If it does split, well, better now than after you have a few more
    hours of work into it and try to twist or pattern it some other way.
    Then, go back and take a look at your notes, and modify your method
    of bonding and initial reduction as necessary to prevent it in the
    future. 

Chris

Chris Ploof Studio
www.chrisploof.com
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