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 Mar 1 2009, 03:39 AM
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Absolutely gorgous piece! I love the modelling on the tree.
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Mar 2 2009, 11:53 AM
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QUOTE (Phil White @ Feb 28 2009, 10:39 PM)  Absolutely gorgous piece! I love the modelling on the tree. Phil Yes, and the treatment of the thatch is quite effective and lovely. It's also a brilliant composition, I think, with all the heavy design balanced by the delicate little trellis. Jim  -------------------- |
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Mar 2 2009, 01:09 PM
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I am trying to place the photo on this page as well, but to my embarrassment (as admin) I cannot seem to click the right buttons. Sorry!
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Aug 25 2009, 07:14 PM
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Perhaps not. I'm making a small piece that will be hido, so I will test some shibuichi and fine silver at that time. Jim, Did you ever get results on the effects of prolonged immersion in Rokusho for fine silver and shibuichi? This entire process is extremely interesting. Thanks, Fred -------------------- |
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Aug 26 2009, 01:09 AM
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Hi Fred. As with so many of the best intentions, this one got lost in the shuffle. I really just forgot when I did the patina on the "Faith In A Seed" fern.
Would have liked to seen the results myself  Thanks for asking. Jim -------------------- |
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Oct 12 2009, 08:27 PM
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QUOTE (Doug Sanders @ Feb 27 2009, 12:19 PM) from: http://www.una.edu/faculty/takeuchi/DrT_Jp...IRAE%5B3%5D.htm These materials attain their beautiful patination through a special pickling bath, the result of which gives Shakudō 赤銅 a deep violet-black color, Shibuichi 四分一 shades of olive-brown to silvery-gray, Sentoku 宣徳 a yellowish color, and copper different tones of red. The most desirable color for copper is Suaka 素銅. Suaka 素銅 (or Akagane 赤金) is very refined copper that shows an orange-red hue when patinated. Yamagane 山金 ("mountain metal") is unrefined copper with many color variations. Although all those patination colors form only a thin layer on the surface, they are practically permanent as long as they are not subjected to scratching or extensive wear. Seems like a case where the word describes a substance, as well as the color of that substance? ie. 'orange': fruit and color hello doug do you think it would keep its color if worn for a neckless ? chele -------------------- Thank You
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Oct 13 2009, 02:02 AM
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Michele- I'm sorry but I can't help you with that question as I'm not a metalsmith. I only posted that quote, after a websearch for the terminology. Jim Kelso ought to be able to give an educated opinion.
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Oct 16 2009, 10:09 PM
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Sorry Michele. This totally went unnoticed by me.
I'd say it wouldn't work well against the skin. But with moderate care against fabric should hold up reasonably well. Handling, abrasion and atmosphere are the culprits. Jim -------------------- |
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