charles wu Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Here is a set sword fittings of Chinese han jian. I post them in other place, and i bring it here, sure the friends here also will like that. that is very rare process you can not find a more, even in China. Well, photos coming. Fitting One ...... 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Keyes Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) I love it. I'm following along, yah, sure I could do that, good, sure..... and then around step 6, magic occurs. Even if you were working in wax, to make a casting, that would be phenominal, but this work leaves me breathless. Thank you, Geoff Edited April 9, 2010 by Geoff Keyes "The worst day smithing is better than the best day working for someone else." I said that. If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly. - - -G. K. Chesterton So, just for the record: the fact that it does work still should not be taken as definitive proof that you are not crazy. Grant Sarver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 Fitting two There are total 4 parts, now the other two will be post later. enjoy it and leave your any comments.questions..... 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) Insert a photo of the book It is for Chinese swords .... Edited April 9, 2010 by charles wu 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter johnsson Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Thank you! I really enjoy watching this and learn much. Do you even out the cut marks in the background (left from carving the relief) with the tool that makes a rough imprint? I am very interested in getting a copy of that book. Do you know how and where to best to place an order? Greatly looking forward to see more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Estes Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Wow, just WoW Quote just use common sense.......dude your boned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 That is great work! Do you know Antonio Conceptiaõ Jr, also known as Antonio Cejunior? He's at a museum in Macao and does a lot with Chinese weaponry and art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Finlayson Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Amazing work. It's like deep wood carving only in metal. It looks like your carving bronze. Is it? I see your brazing with brass rod. I would love to order the book as well. Thank you for showing us this. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas W. Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Thats a whole lot of skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdsmith02115 Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 You have got some crazy hands man. A master at his work to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyuri Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Absolutely stunning work. Eager to see the rest of the progress! My blog: http://cerberuscutlery.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Sexstone Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Cool Charles, I'm learning a lot.... Thank you.... Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 Thanks Alan, I know some of him, but he do not know me i think. He is your fiends? That is great work! Do you know Antonio Conceptiaõ Jr, also known as Antonio Cejunior? He's at a museum in Macao and does a lot with Chinese weaponry and art. 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 Haha, bronze, play sometime. Sean, It is a not bad book, with lots photos of the Chinese Ancient swords. good luck. Amazing work. It's like deep wood carving only in metal. It looks like your carving bronze. Is it? I see your brazing with brass rod. I would love to order the book as well. Thank you for showing us this. Sean 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 Peter, i will reply you later. And for the book, you can try on the ebay, or like that. i do not know the international sales link, i will find it for you later. Thank you! I really enjoy watching this and learn much. Do you even out the cut marks in the background (left from carving the relief) with the tool that makes a rough imprint? I am very interested in getting a copy of that book. Do you know how and where to best to place an order? Greatly looking forward to see more! 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 Thanks all's input, here is the third part. 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 The fourth part of the jian fitting. 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 the last part and the family photo 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 holy poop man, you have sure learned your art well. I hope that a few others are able to be inspired by you and continue the tradition. It would be a tragedy to let something that beautiful pass away. I respect your skill and also your dedication to keeping the art of your ancestors alive and moving into the next generation. good work. Kevin please visit my website http://www.professorsforge.com/ “Years ago I recognized my kinship with all living things, and I made up my mind that I was not one bit better than the meanest on the earth. I said then and I say now, that while there is a lower class, I am in it; while there is a criminal element, I am of it; while there is a soul in prison, I am not free.” E. V. Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Powning Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Absolutely splendid! Thank you for showing us your process Mr. Wu, your work is very inspiring! Jake Powning Swords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 Peter, a good question. The background are cuted flat by the cut chisels. and then covered by the 麻点錾（ma dian zan) （mini dots in one chisels, see the attached photos for reference) due to that's no possible to cut the 100% flat background. so it will looks bad in the sunshine, so we use to 麻点錾（ma dian zan) to cover the defect. and then it will be looks better. And im sure most of you, be familiar with this. called 鱼子地（yu zi di） see the attached photos for reference the Dia of the dot is 2mm to 1mm to 0.6 mm as usual. Thank you! I really enjoy watching this and learn much. Do you even out the cut marks in the background (left from carving the relief) with the tool that makes a rough imprint? I am very interested in getting a copy of that book. Do you know how and where to best to place an order? Greatly looking forward to see more! 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassArtTom Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Man this is some absolutely incredible work! Tempest Craft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I am having trouble getting the photos to show. Are there any tips for fixing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Still incredible, Mr. Wu, thanks for showing us. And no, I do not know Mr. Conceptiaõ personally, just from his former web forum presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeroen Zuiderwijk Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Gorgeous! It would never come up to me to carve the shapes directly into the metal. I generally cast the decoration, except for lines, dots etc. which I punch afterwards. Interesting to see different approaches Jeroen Zuiderwijk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/barbarianmetalworking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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