[TheForge] repoussé leaves in progress

Tue Jan 7 16:15:59 2003

Broussard tools are just tools made by Wendell Broussard.   They are
actually repoussé tools, but I mentioned his name because he has been
demonstrating the technique a lot.  He's certainly not the only person who
makes repoussé tools.

I'm sorry!  I printed the jpgs and then deleted them, so I can't email them.
However, I will be renting two videos from LAMA that show Wendell Broussard
demonstrating.  I haven't gotten them yet.  I'm next in line after someone
else returns them this month.
Do you have a link to the LAMA website?  You have to join LAMA  in order to
rent their videos.  But it's a small price to pay for knowledge; cheaper
than finding childcare, taking a vacation, and paying for a class halfway
across the nation.

I've been makeshifting with some tooling that I already had in the shop.
I'm going to make some more tools after I see the videos.  I will post pics
of the tools and send the link to theforge when I get them done.

That reminds me that I still need to send Mike Wolfe jpgs of some chasing
tools.  Whoops!  coming soon Mike....
-Kirsten
----- Original Message -----
From: "P. McComb" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 1:48 PM
Subject: [TheForge] RE: [TheForge] repoussé leaves in progress

> 1) Nice Leaves...I like the texture.  What are Broussard tools? Could you
> please forward a copy of the jpgs?
> 2) Have anyone seen the book on making woodworking tools sold by Centaur
> Forge?  Any comments about the book?  Anyone have any suggestions on other
> resources for making woodworking tools.  My brother is now interested in
> wood turning and I thought I maybe able to make some tools for him.  Also
> interested in making draw knifes, froes, and other rought lumber tools.
> Thank in Advance
>
> Paul McComb
> Fat Raccoon Forge
> London, Ontario
> [email protected]
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Fiorini & Skiles
> Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 7:57 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [TheForge] repoussé leaves in progress
>
>
> Some of you know that I already do a certain style of repoussé and
chasing.
> I'm pleased with my skill level on that technique, but am trying to add
more
> skills using thin-ish sheet metal.  That's the best use of my skills and
> time- with 2 small children, limited shop time, and a need for paying
> commissions.
>
>  I'm self-teaching/learning repousséd acanthus style leaves currently.
> Thanks to those of you who have sent me jpgs of Broussard tooling.  I'm
> still waiting for some video rentals to come in through LAMA, but this is
> where I'm at with the technique right now.
> http://hosting.acegroup.cc/~koka/ornateleaves.jpg
>
> I'm getting a good feel for the technique, but do not feel like I can
create
> every curve combination that I'd like.  I'm also not getting the full
> rounded effect that I'd like in some areas.
> -Kirsten
> p.s.  The drawing behind the leaves is not mine.  I'm working for a
designer
> on this project.
> [email protected]
> http://hosting.acegroup.cc/~koka/
> http://www.mnartists.org/?loc_name=viewartistfeature&artistid=2713
>
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