Wednesday, 14 November 2012

Engraving


I have begun the engraving of the floral “buddleia” motif on the Shibuichi Cuff.

 

The work is held in a traditional Pitch bowl allowing it to be freely rotated in all directions.

 

The engraving has been done in using Japanese style “Iron- brush” chisels. I made these chisels some time ago and it was nice to use them again.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  1. Unknown12 December 2012 at 10:10

    I just finished a chasing & repousse cuff project on Shibuichi. I gather you cast it yourself??
    I love working with this metal.

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    1. Josh Burrell12 December 2012 at 10:25

      Hi Laurie,

      yes we cast the alloy ourselves. very exciting! the trick is having the water as close to boiling point as possible if not actually boiling. i achieved this by having a heavy iron pot with a camping stove underneath providing direct heat. this allowed me to keep the water hot whilst taking my time to prepare the alloy in the crucible.

      there is a video of the pour here and this blog, its a bit loud though! you have been warned.... :)

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKVvPMvJ5DI&feature=g-crec-u

      thank you so much for looking

      Josh

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