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Damascene inlay on farm tools
The method begins with engraving or chiseling a cross-hatched pattern into the mild steel ground. A thin gold or silver foil is then applied to the steel using hammers and punches.The foil, which is thicker and much more durable than gold leaf, can be cut into delicate shapes and applied in ornate patterns onto the steel. The textured ground becomes enmeshed with the foil during the hammering process, creating a smooth, permanent finish. The steel is then blackened with heat, to create a sharp contrast to the bright designs in gold and silver. Finally, the whole piece is treated with beeswax or lacquer to prevent rust.
Damascene inlay on farm tools
The method begins with engraving or chiseling a cross-hatched pattern into the mild steel ground. A thin gold or silver foil is then applied to the steel using hammers and punches.The foil, which is thicker and much more durable than gold leaf, can be cut into delicate shapes and applied in ornate patterns onto the steel. The textured ground becomes enmeshed with the foil during the hammering process, creating a smooth, permanent finish. The steel is then blackened with heat, to create a sharp contrast to the bright designs in gold and silver. Finally, the whole piece is treated with beeswax or lacquer to prevent rust.