Hi Deborah, yes, there's a lot of work involved. You can do chasing and repousee on other things like sandbags, stacks of cardboard, wood, etc. You can make tools out of plastic, brass and wood. Nancy Megan Corwin talks about some of these options in her book. Thanks. N
At 8:04 to 8:09 you reference "some kind of weird tool, don't know what that was." I recognize it as a "cape chisel." These were (and occasionally still are) used to make grooves and notches in machine parts. The working edge of the original tool would have been slightly wider than the "cheeks" to allow the tool room in the groove it was making. Oh, and AWSOME video series! Thanks for making this tutorial!
I loved the medieval reference at the beguinning of the video! I'm enjoying your videos very much, I learned how to chase and repoussé some years ago but haven't practised in a long time, so your tutorials are helping a lot :D Thank you Nancy!
LOL! You're right there. I really love your videos. It brings such an appreciation for what goes into this process. Thank you! :) (Also please thank Solder Girl!)
Thanks for the video Nancy, that tool at 8.13, it used to be a cross cut chisel, generally used for cutting steel cold. I'm making some steel acanthus leaves from 3mm plate and found this useful, despite being a blacksmith,I've never gone into this side.
Wow. I had NO idea so much went into this. Is using pitch the only way to do this? (yuck lol) I can't wait to see the others! Thank you for sharing. As always, I look forward to your videos!
Hi Trek, if they are, let's say finished tools that you buy, which are hardened and tempered, you can cold finish them. It takes longer and is tougher on your files but, it is certainly possible. I use this process when I purchased tools that are not quite finished - sharp edges, etc. Annealing just makes it all easier. Thanks. N
If they are already hardened can you still use sand disc on them or do you have to heat the tool again to soften it ? Great video as usual thanks again.
Love the new videos! I always watch your tutorials to help spark any inspiration, which sadly, has gone missing of late. Any chance to win some of your old tools through a raffle on your website?
@Deborah: I've thought of this, too. I was thinking of dollar store white candle wax, using heat gun to melt into appropriate vessel. Then proceeding as normal with metal sheet, using heat gun to soften surface, applying metal, and so forth. Mind you, I've never done chasing or repousse'. But I sure want to, just can't afford any more supplies at the moment.
Hi Miss, well, I am setting up a jewelry studio at an art space called Chimera in Sebastopol, CA. All of my unused tools are going there, alas...Sorry - but, I'll have a place to teach and it will help out the community so, it's all good. I'll think of some kind of raffle, soon. Thanks for writing. N
wow this is realy interesting and i would realy love to learn this :) and i also found it very interesting how ypur necklaces swiched somewhere in the vid :P
Thanks Match. I love the book too. So much info. Ganoksin has a bunch of old, out of print jewelry books available for download. They are on a variety of different techniques and are only 5.00 each. ganoksin.com/listing/Category/rare_historical_Metalsmithing_ebooks Thanks for the comment and have fun. N
I also love you, I really do but do you have any videos for your more Add watchers that have less detail and gets more to the chase.... No pun on not ended. Ha
If our neighbours knew I was considering learning this technique they would definitely start praying I don't. :D You can hear everything in our block of flats. haha
There must be some reason the pitch works best. I just cannot imagine working with it lol. I would end up with more on me I am afraid. And it's basically sort of like tar! Eww. lol!
Oh Deborah, stop being such a girl! Ha! The red pitch is actually much cleaner. You could wear gloves and an old, ratty apron? Thanks for the comment. N
Deborah, I am very grateful for viewers like you. You make all the hard work worthwhile. Now Solder Girl is happy too! Thank you. Nancy
Hi Deborah, yes, there's a lot of work involved. You can do chasing and repousee on other things like sandbags, stacks of cardboard, wood, etc. You can make tools out of plastic, brass and wood. Nancy Megan Corwin talks about some of these options in her book. Thanks. N
At 8:04 to 8:09 you reference "some kind of weird tool, don't know what that was." I recognize it as a "cape chisel." These were (and occasionally still are) used to make grooves and notches in machine parts. The working edge of the original tool would have been slightly wider than the "cheeks" to allow the tool room in the groove it was making.
Oh, and AWSOME video series! Thanks for making this tutorial!
I loved the medieval reference at the beguinning of the video!
I'm enjoying your videos very much, I learned how to chase and repoussé some years ago but haven't practised in a long time, so your tutorials are helping a lot :D
Thank you Nancy!
Thank you so much for your tutorial Nancy. I am just getting started on Chasing and Repousse and you are helping so much.
LOL! You're right there. I really love your videos. It brings such an appreciation for what goes into this process. Thank you! :) (Also please thank Solder Girl!)
Thanks for the video Nancy, that tool at 8.13, it used to be a cross cut chisel, generally used for cutting steel cold. I'm making some steel acanthus leaves from 3mm plate and found this useful, despite being a blacksmith,I've never gone into this side.
Love your tutorials. I have learned so much. Thank you.
Looks like a lot of fun and concentration once you get going. I need some pitch. Cheers Nancy.
Wow. I had NO idea so much went into this. Is using pitch the only way to do this? (yuck lol) I can't wait to see the others! Thank you for sharing. As always, I look forward to your videos!
Love, love, love having you follow me! Thanks so much Carrie, I appreciate your kind words. N
Hi Trek, if they are, let's say finished tools that you buy, which are hardened and tempered, you can cold finish them. It takes longer and is tougher on your files but, it is certainly possible. I use this process when I purchased tools that are not quite finished - sharp edges, etc. Annealing just makes it all easier. Thanks. N
totally grateful and really amused. thank you Nancy!
If they are already hardened can you still use sand disc on them or do you have to heat the tool again to soften it ? Great video as usual thanks again.
Love the new videos! I always watch your tutorials to help spark any inspiration, which sadly, has gone missing of late. Any chance to win some of your old tools through a raffle on your website?
Awesome thank you!!
love love love following you!!!!!!
Hi Nancy! Can you suggest the best place to purchase Red Pitch? Thanks
LOVE your videos!! You are very knowledgeable and hilarious !!! Do you offer workshops or teach classes???
@Deborah: I've thought of this, too. I was thinking of dollar store white candle wax, using heat gun to melt into appropriate vessel. Then proceeding as normal with metal sheet, using heat gun to soften surface, applying metal, and so forth. Mind you, I've never done chasing or repousse'. But I sure want to, just can't afford any more supplies at the moment.
Why yes, it does! It's called the "burn off cat fur" setting. The warning states something about not doing it while the cat is in the fur, hmmm....
Love your videos...and the frogs in the background!
Can you use a sand bag instead of pitch?
Hi Miss, well, I am setting up a jewelry studio at an art space called Chimera in Sebastopol, CA. All of my unused tools are going there, alas...Sorry - but, I'll have a place to teach and it will help out the community so, it's all good. I'll think of some kind of raffle, soon. Thanks for writing. N
What is the orange gadget on the right in the background that is clamped to the bench?
Could the modeling mass called Polymer Clay replace this pine resin?
Love itttt!!!!
wow this is realy interesting and i would realy love to learn this :) and i also found it very interesting how ypur necklaces swiched somewhere in the vid :P
Well, that makes two of us. I would end up in the ER. Thanks Stubs. N
Thanks Match. I love the book too. So much info. Ganoksin has a bunch of old, out of print jewelry books available for download. They are on a variety of different techniques and are only 5.00 each. ganoksin.com/listing/Category/rare_historical_Metalsmithing_ebooks
Thanks for the comment and have fun. N
I also love you, I really do but do you have any videos for your more Add watchers that have less detail and gets more to the chase.... No pun on not ended. Ha
Does that heat gun have a "cat" setting on it?
Is it okay to say...that I just love you! You are so much fun!!! I wish I could come make jewelry with you!!!!
If our neighbours knew I was considering learning this technique they would definitely start praying I don't. :D You can hear everything in our block of flats. haha
Or wear hearing protection...
There must be some reason the pitch works best. I just cannot imagine working with it lol. I would end up with more on me I am afraid. And it's basically sort of like tar! Eww. lol!
Oh Deborah, stop being such a girl! Ha! The red pitch is actually much cleaner. You could wear gloves and an old, ratty apron? Thanks for the comment. N
I hear crickets
Sorry, but I just can't picture you using a jack hammer...