and...a close up

cross-depth

Repoussé tools tumbled clean after hardening.

They were tumbled in a sawdust/course hand rubbing compound mixture. (available at your local auto parts/paint store)
This removes all the caked black oxides and cooked on corn oil from quench.

This is my first attempt to post an image on the forum, I hope it works. ( Thank you Rocio and Bill for your help).

Repousse cuff bracelet exercise in 18 gauge silver. That "remarkable" discoloration on the surface is of course the result of not using the proper light and photographic equipment.

After seeing some vases made from copper pipe, I acquired a bunch of scrap 2" Type L copper pipe at the scrap yard. I figured I'd start making some chasing tool holders for myself. To do this, I made a mandrel to do some chasing and hammer texture on the pipe. I guess these could also be pen/pencil holders for someone's desk also. To make the mandrel, I used 1 1/2 ID black iron pipe. It's outside diameter is just under 2 inches so the copper pipe slides right over it. I then welded some 2" construction washers on the ended, ground it smooth and pushed a rod through the holes. I then welded some heave angle iron onto a plate and made cutouts on top so the rod would rest in it and be able to easily rotate. I can now slide the copper pipe on the mandrel and chase and texture the outside of the pipe. Here are some pix: