- chasing and repousee
- Etching
- Photo etching
- Marriage of metals
- Making ingots
- Hydraulic die forming
I also learned some chain making and finishing techniques from some of my peers such as an etruscan chain and different patinas. Also observed that in order to copper plate a piece, you put it in a separate container of pickle with steel wool. I just learned how to make the chain three days before critique. Definitely on my list for things to try next semester. I'm already trying to figure out a theme.
I feel like I have a ton more tools to design with so I am confident that my designs will become more sophisticated.
I am happy with the work that I produced this semester. This was my first Junior studio. I learned a completely new technique with the first project of chasing and repousee. The second project (production) taught me what its like to make multiples and the additionally planning that is necessary when producing in quantities. I learned that I would have a much easier time if I simplified my design cutting wise. It took me a very long time to cut out each piece. I also practiced tube setting. I have not used this process in a piece yet. I really enjoy tube setting stones and I like how it looks. The third piece (pattern and texture) I practiced riveting. The only other time I did this technique was on the hinge on the box I made in applied jewelry techniques class. I learned that chains don't have to be made of wire links, they can be more elaborate fun shapes cut out of metal. I also didn't know it could be useful to ball up the end of a piece of metal by heating and melting it. Most importantly from this project I learned how to etch. I will definitely use this technique in the future. I am excited to try photo etching. Over break I want to play around in photoshop to get some nice just black and white texture possibilities. Now that I know so much more about metal, I am ready to hit the ground running.
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