Monday 25 August 2014

Japanese metal carving

Here is a short video showing Ford Hallam applying Japanese style metal carving to a western style motif.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sEmTdx6VuWk

If you watch, you will see a range of techniques I would like to start learning. I am in the process if making the tools I will need, pitch bowl, chisels and scrapers. I will also cut up some abrasive stones as there are places sandpaper and rubber wheels fail to reach when carving like this.

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