Pitcher, Castor-Cooper, pewterI find the idea of creating a 3-dimensional object from a flat piece of metal downright romantic. It's an ancient technique requiring little more equipment than a stake, hammer, and torch. Pictured above is a vintage pewter pitcher from my personal collection. I plan to take a pewter raising class this fall at the National Ornamental Metal Museum - so I'm on my way!
Bud Vase, Danielle Miller, sterling silver
Poppy Bloom Superbowl, Maureen Brusa Zappellini, Pewter, Automotive PaintMaureen Brusa Zappellini created her Poppy Bloom Superbowl on Superbowl Sunday. Maureen invited others to join her in The Superbowl Challenge 2010, you can see all of participants' bowls here. I love the organic and whimsical nature of Maureen's work, and the way she combines color with metal.
Pewter is much softer than silver (and not made with lead anymore), and therefore a bit less effort and time are required to form it. It is also less expensive than silver. These are three big selling points for my patience level and budget.
As I mentioned, raising is an ancient technique and the equipment used can be as low or high end as you like. In fact, Maureen forged her bowl with no specialized forming equipment whatsoever - she did most of the forming on a stump! You can watch her working in this very fun video.
Stakes and hammers are expensive - so I may be working on my own stump this fall. Nevertheless, I'm very excited to try it.
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ooooh Hollow ware!!!! YES! oh, you are going to have SO Much Fun in that class!!!!! I can't wait to see where it take you!!!! And yes, a lot can be done with very basic tools :)
ReplyDeleteTomi, if I know you, you'll create something totally original, unexpected, and powerful! Your work is so inspiring...I always look forward to the next piece.
ReplyDeleteAn enlightening and comprehensive post...so typically generous to other artists!
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Not only wonderful art as a result, but a terrific stress reliever, too!!! Seriously, this looks awesome - I would love to sit outside and try this sometime - maybe with copper?? I hope you get the chance to explore this more!!
ReplyDeleteAll your pieces are made with such thought and meaning behind them. I'd love to see what you'll come up with next!
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ReplyDeleteTomi, your ideas are so fresh and original :) You will do awesome! I took one raising and sinking class and it definitely will take you to that other level.
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