Metal Embossing Tips – Patina Process for Pewter and Aluminium
The patina process for pewter and aluminium described and demonstrated in detail
Month: March 2020
Metal Embossing Q & A
Answering questions from students Thanks to the Covid-19 lockdown in New Zealand, I have a bit more time to go into depth when answering my students’ questions, and I have loved creating some Q & A videos for them. Question 1: Smoothing the surface around engraved lettering Our first question came from Theresa (Florida, USA). …
Pewter metal embossing
Pewter is a beautiful soft, luxurious alloy. Metal alloys contain two or more ingredients, which, when combined with one another, form a new metal. Pewter is relatively soft and easily malleable, making it a firm favourite in embossing circles.
Basic Metal Embossing Tools & Supplies needed when working with Aluminium Sheet
What you need to get started Basic tools and supplies needed for metal embossing on Aluminium sheet: Aluminium sheet for metal embossing I have found the most affordable way to get started with metal embossing, is to start with aluminium (aluminum) sheet. This is my recommendation for all my students. The basic embossing techniques remain …
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What exactly is Metal Embossing and Pewter Art?
Metal Embossing Defined Metal embossing or Pewter Repousse (French) is an ancient art form used to impart a design upon malleable metal sheets. Suitable metals include pewter, aluminum or copper. This craft is also referred to as repujado en lamina (Spanish) or Pewter work (British). Embossing is the art of producing raised, 3-dimensional design patterns on …