I have been of the thought that hand made or wrought was a form made with no mechanical assistance at all ie "machine tools". That the resulting object was made entirely by hand tools ... hammers,punches,gravers,stakes,wood blocks, etc.

My first post here. a diverse group indeed. I've searched and read the conversations about pitch alternatives. I want to ask if anyone has used a substrate such as cork, layered paper, rubber sheets, wood/composite or soft plastic to chase large works (exceeding 6 sq ft - 24 gauge).