Once annealed with a gas torch, to an orange/red glow, and then quenched in water, the prepared fused silver sheet is placed face down upon a soft yielding surface. Starting the shaping curve with a steel mandrel, and a cow-hide hammer. Starting off the curve gently is important- too fast, too quickly and the metal could crack. Repeated annealing allows the slow and gradual process to be successful.
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Part 4. The positive benefits of creativity; my day at the workbench: shaping a fused silver cylinder; repeated annealing & hammering
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It's great seeing how it's achieved xxxx❤️💜
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😊The finished piece is worth all the hard work!
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I'm sure it is. I wish I could do what you are doing, you are very talented. Xxxx😊💟♥️💟
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