Hi All,
I'm very much a beginner in inlay but figured there is no better way to learn/improve than by jumping right in.
I wish to try inlayed gold in a depressed background similar to this technique of Alain Lovemberg (but in small items like coins or a ring). I think I have a basic understanding of flush/raised inlay but was wondering if anyone has a step by step tutorial or dvd they can recommend on this background inlay technique?
I have many questions like ..
- Does this background inlay involve a different process compared to flush/raised inlay?
- Can gold sheets be used to inlay or is it best to use gold wires? What is the thickness of inlay gold material? Where can one buy it?
- How does one finish the inlayed gold surface with lowered background and details of grey metal surrounding it?
- Last but not least, does the edges where inlay gold meets the grey metal require a different technique compared to undercutting for a flush inlay?
Appreciate any help/advice/recommendations.. thanks
I'm very much a beginner in inlay but figured there is no better way to learn/improve than by jumping right in.
I wish to try inlayed gold in a depressed background similar to this technique of Alain Lovemberg (but in small items like coins or a ring). I think I have a basic understanding of flush/raised inlay but was wondering if anyone has a step by step tutorial or dvd they can recommend on this background inlay technique?
I have many questions like ..
- Does this background inlay involve a different process compared to flush/raised inlay?
- Can gold sheets be used to inlay or is it best to use gold wires? What is the thickness of inlay gold material? Where can one buy it?
- How does one finish the inlayed gold surface with lowered background and details of grey metal surrounding it?
- Last but not least, does the edges where inlay gold meets the grey metal require a different technique compared to undercutting for a flush inlay?
Appreciate any help/advice/recommendations.. thanks