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Anticlasic Raising in Free-Form

Jamie Santellano - Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 2:13pm
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Anticlasic Raising in Free-Form

This is a piece of Copper scrap I found in my Studio, which was a negative from some flames I cut out a while ago. I filed down the edges, and used the Anticlastic technique to see how the shape would react to it. I got some amazing curves, and the transitions are smooth. With more practice, and a wider range of sinusoidal stakes I'm positive I will be able to create some amazing pieces.

Cheers!

Jamie Santellano


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Jaime.........

visitor - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 5:20pm

you've got some great "fluidity" in that piece. Very sensual curves. Can't wait to see......What's next?


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Jamie, Great to see the

Fred Zweig - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 9:30pm

Jamie,

Great to see the spontaneity of this piece. Sometime the greatest thing happen when you least expect them.
Would like to see more of your work.

Fred
Fred Zweig
Metalsmith


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Thanks Fred! Yes, your

Jamie Santellano - Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 2:16am

Thanks Fred! Yes, your right! I think it's because there's no expectations, and all doubts are released, and then it's just plain fun, which why we love metal art so much...right? More work is on the way!

Jamie Santellano


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Welcome Jamie

SteelyJan - Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 6:33am

I've been meaning to comment but I'm still in a bit of a daze. Love this piece. What is it's size? It looks like a beautiful torso. I don't know this method. Welcome to our group...looking forward to more of your work. Also love your ring/bracelet. Very warrior womanish!!! My compliments. Janet R.


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Hello Janet! Thanks for the

Jamie Santellano - Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 9:18am

Hello Janet!

Thanks for the compliment! The piece is 6" in length...it's not very big at all, but it's amazing what you can come up with when your playing around in the studio.

Yes, it definitely is a bit feminine. Anticlastic raising is a method of compressing the center of a sheet of metal, while stretching the edges. Heikki Seppa, and Michael Good in collaboration have developed this technique. I was taught by a Master Silversmith in Ireland who is friends with Michael Good. I hope to meet Michael Good someday- his work is ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!

Thanks for the warm welcome, and I do admire your work- you are brilliantly talented Janet.

One more thing!- "WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN RARELY MAKE HISTORY," by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich. Just a quote I live by, and wanted to share- Have a beautiful day!

Jamie Santellano


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