Crowntrout
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Experience the softer side of Molnar the Hammer in this 'hammer song' of a class! Students will learn the fine points of forging a sensuous silver cuff style bracelet worthy of Freya's wrist.
"Anticlastic Raising is a technique of metal forming whereby sheet metal is formed directly with a hammer on a sinusodial (snake-like) stake. A flat sheet of metal is shaped by compressing it's edges and stretching the center so that the surface develops two curves at right angles to each other". Ancient Scandinavian goldsmiths actually used deer antlers as forms for creating beautiful Viking "ribbon" torque necklaces!
Techniques will include cutting, annealing, anticlastic forging and polishing. Previous metalworking experience is recommended. All tools and materials will be provided.
PICT0028
Experience the softer side of Molnar the Hammer in this 'hammer song' of a class! Students will learn the fine points of forging a sensuous silver cuff style bracelet worthy of Freya's wrist.
"Anticlastic Raising is a technique of metal forming whereby sheet metal is formed directly with a hammer on a sinusodial (snake-like) stake. A flat sheet of metal is shaped by compressing it's edges and stretching the center so that the surface develops two curves at right angles to each other". Ancient Scandinavian goldsmiths actually used deer antlers as forms for creating beautiful Viking "ribbon" torque necklaces!
Techniques will include cutting, annealing, anticlastic forging and polishing. Previous metalworking experience is recommended. All tools and materials will be provided.