[TheForge] Forging Bronze

[Bill Roberts]

Lynn,
Silicon Bronze forges beautifully. There is a lil learning curve  
regarding the correct forging temp. but if you forge it in the "soft  
red" stage..which is better seen in a darker/shaded area.......you'll  
find it forges like clay. IF forged to hot.........it'll crumble on you.
The first thing I thought of when I read your email...was ... ..it's  
to bad you can't cast them. It is very easy to make a mold of "hands"  
in different positions and then use wax for your patterns to burn out  
and cast in whatever material you desire. Silicon Bronze pours great  
too. fwiw

Bill Roberts
www.CustomDesignMetalArts.com



On Feb 2, 2006, at 8:16 AM, Lynn Emrich wrote:
> I have to give an opinion on the possibility if
> forging silicone bronze. I would need to make 8 hands
> in bronze in 2 or 3 configurations for an artist with
> a commission. Anyone have experience is forging this
> metal that would like to give me some advice?
>
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