metal kuksas

[Dave Budd]

I'm trying to get into the habit of teaching myself a new trick every week, just because you can never have too many craft skills up your sleave

This week's new trick was raising a metal cup. About 10 years ago I made a shallow dish about 8" across by sinking 1mm copper into a carved log, but never tried anything else since. So this week I thought I would give it another go

These three cups are made from 1.2mm sheet copper or brass and were made using both sinking and raising techniques; I definately prefer sinking! Still lots to learn and the second cup (small copper one) was much much better and easier than the first (the rear copper one). The next step will be to tin the insides to prevent copper leaching into acidic drinks.

 

[Erro Telcontar]

Sweet mother of awesome! Those are cool

 

[Niels]

Nice work

 

[Fraxinus]

Very nice work Dave, can't make up my mind which I like best..the antler handled one or the one on the right!

Rob

 

[Dreadhead]

that one on the right is an absolute beauty! crackin stuff Sir Budd

 

[TurboGirl]

sweeeet

 

[Albus Culter]

As above, not sure which is my favourite. They are all stunning bits of art.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Great work Dave, they're pieces of art.

 

[Dave Budd]

thanks folks I was quite pleased with them for my first few attempts

Of course now I have to start working on different shapes, predicting sizes and maybe even decorating them!

 

[Elen Sentier]

They look really good, I want one IDC

behind every creative woman there's usually a very talented cat ...

 

[Goatboy]

Oh Dave, those are nice. Really like the whole look and practicality of them.
Are you going to make for sale by any chance? As well as my wooden kuska I still use some the (these days rare) brass sierra cups. Nice as you can heat up your drink over a candle or even cook an egg.

 

[Claudiasboris]

Nice work Dave. I really like those.


Claudiasboris

 

[Dean]

Really like them Dave.

 

[SimonM]

Very nice work sir! Love the one on the right...
Simon

 

[drewdunnrespect]

awesome bud i do like them muchly very much

 

[Wayland]

I much preferred sinking back in my days working in the armoury.

Raising is just so counter intuitive.

Good work there Dave.

 

[plastic-ninja]

Really like those Dave , especially the copper one with the antler.
I take it you will be mining your own tin? okenest:
I look forward to seeing the finished results.
Cheers , Simon

 

[RonW]

Nice ones!
Like the right one best, but what I'd really like to know is how you did it?
I am absolutely no metalworker myself, so...

 

[HillBill]

Nice one Dave. Look great mate.

its mere coincidence that Rachael has been doing similar lately. More bowl than cup though. Might have to get her to put me one of those together

 

[spud_23]

Lookin good Dave!