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Scoring Tool How To, torch & tank troubleshooting, etching tips and much more at our January Sawing Circle

1/14/2021

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Guest instructor Anne Wolf shared a guide (from the forum on Ganoksin.com) for making a scoring tool to create intricate patterns like the one on her tsuba. After that we delved into diagnosing torch troubles, pondering ways to extract silver from etching solution, shared ideas for bumping up the contrast on etched brass pieces (try burnishing) and  discussed the merits of dental wire as a brooch pin (hint: don't try to cut it, you'll just break your saw. Simply bend it with pliers back and forth to work harden it until it snaps).  In fact, Anne gave away 14" pieces of dental wire to everyone who wanted to try it (I'll pop them in the mail tomorrow). We also had a grand time admiring recent works by Cynthia, Alex Gage, Yoko Rover, Jan Piazza, Sky Paxton, Julia and Marianne Pickett. Oh and there were some great recommendations for classes too - including the hopeful scheduling of spring dates for Metalsmiths in Florence.

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  • Anne was still super high on Ford Hallam's Tsuba School. It's completely free (!) but it's not a bad idea to kick in $5 for a month or two. Learn more at patreon.com/FordHallam.
  • Metalsmiths in Florence has trips scheduled for May! Learn more at www.ciaomonica.com and on Instagram @metalsmithsinflorence.
  • Jan recommendes Richard Salley's 'online classes. Learn more at richardsalley.podia.com.
  • If you're wondering what the fuss is about Ford Hallam, here's why we go on about him.
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Our monthly Sawing Circle is like a book club but instead of reading, we work on cool stuff together, help each other with problems, share ideas and provide accountability for ongoing work. If you've been looking for support for moving forward on your projects during quarantine then this is the place! Join us from your studio to work in the good conversation and company of like-minded friends. Totally free, no need to RSVP, simply make yourself a nice snack, settle down at your bench and join in via Zoom.

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