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Tag: Metalsmithing

  • Bending and Scrolling
    Bending and Scrolling

    Hammering the end of a metal bar that has been heated in a forge while rotating it and holding…

  • Tapering
    Tapering

    Striking the end of a metal rod so that it evenly forms into a point. The rod is heated…

  • Drawing
    Drawing

    Elongating and thinning a piece of metal that has been heated in a forge by hammering it on an…

  • Wire Brushing
    Wire Brushing

    Abrading a forged metal surface with wire bristles to make the surface more even and stable. The bristles remove…