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So, lately I've not had a lot to do at college. We had a "reading week" that was a bit of a joke, since we didn't have any reading to do. The workshops were, however, open as usual, so I went in a couple of days and played around with some stuff. I've only got photos of one of the things, though; a forged copper spoon. I'll take photos when the things are finished (a silver ring and two silver spoons).
Forged copper spoon
Very small; about three inches long. It's forged from a piece of copper rod.. Forging copper is pretty easy - you can do it cold which makes life so much simpler. Basically you anneal the metal by heating it, cool it and then hit it lots. Since this photo I've polished it to a high shine and, er, sent it to my parents, so no more photos!
Side view of forged copper spoon
Side view.
We've been given our new project, which is based on the RT blanking system (google it) which means you can cut several pieces out of sheet that are identical more easily than cutting them out individually. We also get to colour them by anodising them, which is going to be interesting I think. So, that's all good.
Also, for anyone who is into any of Jhonen Vasquez's work, there is video footage of him speaking at Comic Con. Go to google video and search for Jhonen and the three sections come up.
Forged copper spoon
Very small; about three inches long. It's forged from a piece of copper rod.. Forging copper is pretty easy - you can do it cold which makes life so much simpler. Basically you anneal the metal by heating it, cool it and then hit it lots. Since this photo I've polished it to a high shine and, er, sent it to my parents, so no more photos!
Side view of forged copper spoon
Side view.
We've been given our new project, which is based on the RT blanking system (google it) which means you can cut several pieces out of sheet that are identical more easily than cutting them out individually. We also get to colour them by anodising them, which is going to be interesting I think. So, that's all good.
Also, for anyone who is into any of Jhonen Vasquez's work, there is video footage of him speaking at Comic Con. Go to google video and search for Jhonen and the three sections come up.