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Moving Metal

Author: Adolf Steines
translated from the German
132 pages, 8 x 10 in.
107 photographs
111 detailed drawings

$32.95   

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Translator's Note
History of Repoussé
What is Repoussé?
Materials
    Gold
    Silver
    Copper
    Brass
    Other Copper Alloys
    Aluminum
    Tin
    Zinc
    Steel and Stainless
    Sheet Metal
The Workshop
Tools
    Hammers, Punches, and Anvil
    Support Materials - Carpet, Pitch, Lead, Plasticine
Design and Execution
Design Transfer
Working Techniques
    Sinking
    Raising
    Punch Work
    Chasing
    Pitch mounting
    Snarling
    Engraving
    Pressing into Foil
    Soldering
    Hard Solder
    Soft Solder
    Annealing
      Copper Brass Steel Aluminum
    Etching
      Steel Copper Brass Aluminum,
      Pewter, Zinc

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Examples
    Surface Texture
    Vessels
    Candleholder
    Candleholder
    Flamingo
    Napkin Rings
    Coasters
    Ceiling Light Fixture
    Bracelets
    Lettering
    Plaque
    Head of Christ
    Wall Decoration
    Reliefs for Doors
    Forming with Air Tools
    Relief for a Youth Hostel
    Memorials
    A Village Fountain
    Flamingos as Fountain Decoration
    Formed Portraits
    Surface Treatment
    Applying Chemical Coloring (Patina)
         to Copper and Brass
    Green Patina
    Brown Patina
    Black Patina on Brass
    Black Patina on Aluminum
    Copper Plating of Steel
    Disposal of Waste
    Tinning
    Gilding
    Polishing
    Waxing and Varnishing
    Enameling
    Restoration using Antique Styles
    Architectural Art