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Rolling Mill Novice

Daverham - Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 4:01pm

I just opened up the box on my brand new (jewelry-size) rolling mill - I've never used one before. I read that cut-out paper makes a suitable pattern for imprinting and gave it a try on some copper sheet (approx 21 gauge). Not very impressive results. I used cut paper taped directly to the copper. Nothing else - no "sandwich" as I have read about. Can anyone offer some tips on getting the maximum (or even acceptable) depth/strength out of my imprint?

butterfly house for xmas

B.J. Severtson - Monday, December 24, 2007 - 3:58pm

Repousse & Chasing bowls and vessels | copper wire work | coppersmith | rolling mill

This butterfly house is made from 12 gauge copper wire, 100 feet becomes 150 feet.
The technique is braiding, 44 strands. It's a rolling mill project. And a bit beyond my usual scale, it's 24 inches tall about 10inches in dia.

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