Monthly Archives: June 2017

Knapped Steel Neck Knife

Posted on June 28, 2017 by metal_musings

Last August, I spent a week working at our local knap-in, where lots of stone tool knappers come and hobknob with each other. Lots of work, but lots of fun as well! While at the knap-in, I saw a friend’s artwork … Continue reading →

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Stag Beetle Tavern Ring Tutorial

Posted on June 11, 2017 by metal_musings

Starting a “Tavern Ring” (with thanks to http://hellgnome.rocks for the name I blatantly stole from him…), in tellurium copper. I’m planning to add a stainless steel inlay using my hare-brained scheme technique. Hope it works… Marking out and cutting the … Continue reading →

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Hydraulic Press Inlay Tutorial

Posted on June 11, 2017 by metal_musings

Another hare-brained scheme – I have a couple of leftover stainless steel cutouts from making my better half’s earrings. It occurred to me to press them into thick copper for a pendant. Here’s the result so far… Above are the … Continue reading →

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Combined CNC and Hand Engraving on a Hobo Silver Dollar with Handprint Skull

Posted on June 10, 2017 by metal_musings

After a few successes with wood Pharmacie Montignac Dordogne Pharmacie de la Vézère , moose antler and brass it’s time for something a little more challenging. There have been a few technical glitches and broken end mills along the way, … Continue reading →

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