some repousse

[walker]

Wanted to post a couple pix of a some repousse I've been working on. Used 2" copper pipe that was slit and flattened. Piece is about 5"x5".

Walker

[Mlmartin15]

wow, how did you raise the cross so high, i would have torn the metal, vary good, im impressed

[walker]

To get the depth, I would work the flat areas around the cross pushing more metal toward the cross, then anneal flip it and take that metal and push out for the depth. I was a little worried about punching through but I was able to keep it thick enough that that was not an issue.

Walker

[fat pete]

very nice walker

[Ted T]

Walker,
Very nice.
I think I have learned just enough about Repousse’ to appreciate how nice you piece is.
And that is due to the training in Repousse’ I received from Naham Hersom (AKA) “Grandpa” from Boise Idaho. “Grandpa” is a wonderful task master.
As of this time, I am not skilled enough to be able to put much technical input to the process, but I can certainly enjoy the beauty of it!
I use mild steel as the medium for my Repousse’ pieces. I plan on continuing to integrate Repousse’ with some of my forged work! I have combined them in the past and have had some very good responses from people! I like it as well.
By attempting to do something similar to what you have done makes me appreciate your fine piece of work!
Be safe!
Old Rusty Ted