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jack
04-27-2006, 03:44 PM
These bracelets I engraved with the Chasing PalmControl. They were engraved in the flat and then were formed into this synclastic form with a press.

Jack, Lee-Joyce Designs

Ray Cover
04-27-2006, 04:19 PM
Nice Jack,

Does the press have any effect on the engraving as far as smashing places or rounding corners etc.?

Ray

jack
04-27-2006, 05:01 PM
No Ray I have no ploblem with the engraving being damaged. I cover it with shelf paper

Brian
04-27-2006, 10:18 PM
We've actually engraved some tricky conchas - in the flat - then domed them without noticeable distortion. Almost all domed bracelets we work on are engraved flat and then domed.

Depends on how much you stretch the metal, in which direction(s), and most importantly - whether or not you are using a conforming type of die. If the work bottoms out, you'll definitely damage it.

Using one of the thick urethanes to press into has never caused a problem... yet? <grin>

Brian P. Marshall
Stockton Jewelry Arts School
Stockton, CA USA
209-477-0550
instructor@jewelryartschool.com

Dave London
04-28-2006, 07:46 AM
Good work thanks for showing it, somthing on my list to try

Wayne
04-28-2006, 09:48 PM
Yes, very good work, Jack. At first I was surprised to hear you bent the metal after engraving. Then I thought...why not.
wayne:cool:

jack
04-29-2006, 07:10 AM
Ya guys it is a lot easier to engrave in the flat and the press go's very fast. All the finishing is done before the press so they are ready to go after its done. A little adjustment is needed to the size but that is all. Jack

Mike Cirelli
05-01-2006, 07:49 PM
Jack
What does this press look like? Is it like an arbor press?
Mike

jack
05-02-2006, 06:42 AM
Hi Mike: I use a Bonny Doon press with a asynclastic bracelet former. I am having a lot of fun with it. Take care Jack