Metal embossing
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METAL EMBOSSING Studio #6
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Transcript of Metal embossing
METAL EMBOSSING
Studio #6
HISTORY OF METAL EMBOSSING
Metal embossing has been around for centuries particularly in
Europe
The process is called repujado in Spanish or repousse in French.
The embossing is used for decorative elements for wooden boxes,
frames and even candles.
A patina is applied to the embossed design to given the piece an
old world look.
From Metal Embossing Workshop by Magdalena S. Muldoon
Madonna and Child Icon is a popular image used in
metal embossing
TOOLS
Stylus- wooden or paper
Metal Tooling foil
Soft surface for relief elements
Filler paste
Speedball printing ink- Black
Steel Wool
ADDING PATINA
First fill the back of the metal work with the filler
paste
Wipe off the excess with a paper towel and allow to
dry
Brush on the ink over the front surface
Rub off excess with steel wool and allow to dry.
ATTACH TO WOODEN OBJECT
Using wood glue attach the metal tooling to the
wooden object using wood glue.
