Maybe we should have a gold inlay into mother of pearl contest and see what the Cafe R&D geeks can come up with.
Here's a hint .... the sticks in hand held fans and antique oriental chop sticks. Both have exhibited gold inlay in ivory that I am certain of.
Chris
Hi Barry,
In the picture sequence of the bolsters #10 says”Gold sanded.”
The gold appears to be sanded flush with the surrounding metal prior to background relief.
#11 says “Relieved, stippled, sculpted and shaded.”
My questions are these.
Am I correct that the gold tendrils and leaves were first sanded flush?
Am I correct in thinking that the flush leaves are sculpted by cutting or punching?
And then shaded to enhance the sculpture?
If this is correct, about how deep did you make the cavity for the gold?
And what would you estimate the maximum depth of your sculpting of the gold?
Thank you for answering any of my questions on this interesting project.
Best regards.