brass

Metal photo-etching re-visited

crquack — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:41:01 -0500

I have just navigated the joining maze and thought I would test the waters with a problem that has been bugging me for the last 3 years or so:

I make sundials like these:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27683124@N07/sets/72157605638700703/

Brass Candy Dish

rparus — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:09:28 -0500

This Idea Shall Too Evolve by David Barnhill 2008

David Barnhill — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:08:27 -0500

Ok, here is another project that I have been meaning to add to the page for quite some time. I am currently working on 4 more- all different, and some that are much more complex. It was based off of one of my sketches, but I will have to go digging for it.

"This idea shall too Evolve" by David Barnhill

David Barnhill — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:54:49 -0500

casting in iron, copper, and brass

horatioB — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:27:38 -0500

Hello. I just joined the site. Its great to know something like this exists. I have been researching cast iron jewelry for its oxidized look.. ie the black metal look. I am also looking to experiment with different metals in my jewelry like brass and copper for the different patinas and colors that they can produce. I was wondering if anyone out there casts in iron and/or brass, copper, or bronze. I have waxes of my jewelry that I would like to produce in these metals.

Tips on creating brass scale models

eric2575 — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:24:06 -0500

Hi all:

I'm a newcomer and would like some advice about tools and methods for working with brass rod and sheets to create scale models from four feet down to six inches. My first model will be a simple boat of about 10" length build with a 1/8" brass rod skeletal frame. I would like the finished boat to be highly polished and would really like to avoid silver joints. Does that mean brazing is my only option? Does anyone have experience with "yellow" solder? If I go the brazing route, will a mini or jeweler's torch do the job? How localized will the brazing spot be? Can I braze a part within an inch of a previously brazed part? What about silver solder, can that be applied without a big sliver spot on the joint? Is silver solder applied with a soldering iron exclusively, or can it also be applied with a torch? I really don't want to file away all the excess solder on every joint. Some of my models will have a large number of seams. Some will have intricate detail in brass, such as a ship's wheel down to about 1/4". I'm thinking that I might have to employ several different methods of joining the brass. All tips and recommendations are welcomed and appreciated.

Copper Rose Crucifix

Handcarver — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:48:41 -0500

Maple, Brazilian Cherry, copper, brass,

Commissioned Swimmer

copperjoe — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:52:27 -0500

This is a commissioned sculpture. The client wanted a abstract sculpture of a swimmer so this is what my wife and I came up with. This was my first abstract piece and I am not sure if I like it or not. The client was very happy with it, so I guess that is all that matters. Let me know what you guys think and don't hold back because I can take constructive criticism, that's how we learn.

My fireplace screen

warren — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:30:29 -0600

Well after fourteen years of putting up with an ugly black store bought fireplace screen it was time to make my own. I used some free brass or bronze door kick plates for the cladding. There is a frame work of steel underneath.

brass screen

warren — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:29:07 -0600