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Fluid
Force
Hydraulic Metal Forming |
No Workshop dates have been set at this time.
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The workshop will again be conducted by
DOMINIC LOWE & TONY
ECCLES |
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Hydraulic
Forming is a press-based technique enabling a wide variety of techniques
from rapid making of one-off artworks
to small series production.
The
techniques introduced in this course are three-dimensional metal
forming,
making of acrylic “puffing” dies, metal clipping dies, embossing
techniques,
deep drawing and bracelet forming.
This is a hands-on introduction to an entry-level technology. Although
familiarity with
basic metal working is assumed, care will be taken to make all
procedures accessible.
Once the principles are familiar, the system can be applied to both
precious and
non-precious metals in a range that includes blanking, stamping,
repoussé,
chenier and beyond.
All
necessary materials and class notes
will be supplied.
A list
of recommended, common hand tools, will be sent to applicants on receipt
of their fee.
Due to space restrictions numbers are limited.
Book early to ensure your place.
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Hydraulic
Forming is a press-based technique enabling a wide variety of
techniques from rapid making of one-off artworks to small series
production.
The basic
techniques introduced over the two days are three-dimensional
metal forming, the making of acrylic “puffing” dies, metal
clipping dies, embossing techniques, deep drawing and bracelet
forming.
This is a
hands-on introduction to an entry-level technology. Although
familiarity with basic metal working is assumed, care will be
taken to make all procedures accessible. |
Once the
principles are familiar, the system can be applied to both
precious and non-precious metals in a range that includes
blanking, stamping, repoussé, chenier and beyond.
Due to space
restrictions numbers are limited. All necessary materials and
class notes will be supplied. A list of recommended, common hand
tools will be sent to applicants on receipt of their fee.
For further
information read ‘Hydraulic Die forming for Jewellers and Metalsmiths’ by
Susan Kingsley
(3rd edition 1993)
available from Apecs for $50.
