Saign Charlestein

5 Day intensive chasing and repousse class: Now open for registration with a limit of 8 students Click here to register May 8-12 2015 9am-5pm Located at The Tacoma Metal Arts Center 3383 6th Ave Tacoma WA 98406 $1000 Chasing and repoussé is an ancient technique used to decorate sheet metal with the most lavish and intricate designs. In this 5 day hands on workshop, Saign will teach everything from different methods of transferring images, tool making, and pitch preparation, to proper ergonomics, chasing, repoussé, and creating relief

It's been a while since I've posted here, and I've been busy. Some of you may or may not know I started a retail site www.metalsmithing-tools.com and I'm offering 20% off this weekend when you enter coupon code THANKFUL at checkout, as I'm thankful for all those who have supported me, other small businesses and local craftsman

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I'm glad you guys are enjoying them

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Patrick has some great points. Often in the winter or cold environments I keep a heatgun handy to warm the piece periodically. Obviously pitch reacts differently at different temperatures, and different recipes have different optimum working temps. Typically for fine detail you'll want a harder pitch, because you'll be using lighter blows, for heavier blows, you'll want a softer pitch Did you check out my videos? I have a few on setting metal in pitch http://www.bladesmithsforum.com/index.php?showtopic=26875

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Thanks everyone

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Sweet!