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- What is metal chasing?
- Can you repousse steel?
- What is the difference between repousse and chasing?
- Where did repousse come from?
- How do you chase metal?
- What does gold chased mean?
- What does chased silver mean?
- Who invented repousse?
- What is a chased blade?
What is metal chasing?
chasing, metalwork technique used to define or refine the forms of a surface design and to bring them to the height of relief required.
Can you repousse steel?
Many use chisels for engraving steel. Most repousse the metal during hot work, as it is very difficult to do when cold working steel. The concepts are very similar to standard C&R. Some recommend using austenitic stainless steel.
What is the difference between repousse and chasing?
Chasing is the art of creating design on metal, from the front side. Repousse´ is the act of pushing the metal up, from the back side. Work can be Chased alone or Repousse´d alone or the two techniques can be used together.
Where did repousse come from?
The name repoussé is derived from the French pousser, “to push forward.” This ancient technique, which has been used extensively throughout the history of metalworking, achieved widespread popularity in Europe during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries.
How do you chase metal?
When Chasing, Remember to . . .
Chasing is not stamping. Use the chasing tool to push rather than cut the metal. “Hold the tool at an angle, just above the surface of the work. The punch will work like the tip of a jackhammer.”
What does gold chased mean?
Chasing or embossing is a similar technique in which the piece is hammered on the front side, sinking the metal. The two techniques are often used in conjunction. Many metals can be used for chasing and repoussé work, including gold, silver, copper, and alloys such as steel, bronze, and pewter.
What does chased silver mean?
Posted: Thu 04 May, 2006 3:12 am Post subject: Hand Chasing on silver or metal is the technique of detailing the front surface of a sterling or other metal article with various hammer-struck punches. Your pattern will be flat or indented into the metal..
Who invented repousse?
Significantly, the figure is in the proportion and style of Polykleitos, one of the " inventors " of repousse, and I see no reason to doubt that it is contemporary with him. of the fifth centurv. technique. 17 Richter, Greek, Etruscan and Rotman Bronzes.
What is a chased blade?
UDT Premium electric wall chasing blades are designed specifically for dry cutting with electric wall chasing machines. UDT blades provide improved life time but still with high performance.
