Photos show a piece of copper plate annealed, folded in half and marked up - about 150mm long. The second photo shows the piece cut and beaten to create the form. I hardened some areas to get the ruffled look along the edge. Another annealing on some terracotta clay tiles I had made months ago. Recycled brass jardiniere acted as the quenching pot. And the final product unfolded and buffed with a bit of steel wool.
It worked. Thanks to Charles Lewton-Brain for introducing me to this new technique. The test will be to work out how to incorporate this into my sculptural work.
I like seeing the process Barry! Great bench btw.
ReplyDeleteGreat to know you can do it all [and more] at home. You have fabulous enthusiasm and dedication to a process which is daunting for most of us.
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I find it interesting how I have taken to metal - always good to be open to new opportunities. B
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