Thanks, Nancy for a wonderful series of vid's. A little too advanced yet for this newbie, still trying to match jump ring ends perfectly! LOL. You are a great teacher, relaxed and easy with your techniques. Will keep watching and growing along with you. Liz W.
Thank you so much for sharing...I picked up some tips which I know will be helpful...thought I'd tell you how much I appreciated your showing your round top table you normally work on...I showed it to my husband and he pulled out a drummer's stool that I used to use at the keyboard and it works perfectly!!!...I put a sandbag with my pitch bowl on it and the height is adjustable...also we then pulled out a small bench used for electronic keyboards and it is absolutely perfect and has adjustable heights...I was so excited and would never have thought of these two items if not for the quick pix you threw in of you with your $40.00 stool. Happy hammering!!!
Great video series, very informative. I already had basic knowledge in this area, but not enough for me to use on my suits (I don't make jewelry, I am an armorer) so I always stuck to function instead of fashion, but with knowledge gained I will try to make a bit more Knightly, or even Royalty pieces:)
Hi Nancy. It was lovely and thanks for posting. In India the repousse' work is done on antique jewellery and you dont find many artisans that are mastered in this. I am very interested to learn this and your video has set the ball rolling. Thank you.
Thanks a lot Nancy for these videos. Despite I am working on leather, most of the tips you have shown can be also useful for stamping and carving leather. A lot of comparison between our two arts. What is the name of "THAT" sleeping on the seat next to you ? ;)
Thanks again Nancy. Great tips and instruction. How often do you have to anneal when you are working and/or what is the best indicator that it's time to anneal?
Very interesting technique- I’m wondering if it might work to use stiff modeling clay under the metal instead of pitch, if I want to just give this a shot without making an investment.
Thou probably shouldn't especially if it is in a metal pitch bowl! I put mine in my kiln when I first get it, to smooth out the chunks. The bowl tends to heat up first, which heats the sides and bottom and then thou gets the pitch gooey through and through - like you said - we want the top layer squishy! I thank'st thee for a most enjoyable comment. N
Thank you so much for all of your videos--you do a wonderful job! Question, do you ever use a hammer handpiece with the flex shaft for chasing/repousse?
You are quite strange and awesome, and make some absolutely fantastic videos. I'm always looking for ways to improve my own artistic pursuits (currently wood carving and pipe making... search Pipes By Design) and think this would open up a lot of new possibilities for me. Thanks for being so thorough in teaching your passion. Cheers!
I love your videos, this was great, somthing I have never tried ....do you teach somewhere and can you adopt me please? Great video, I just love you relaxed, easy teaching style, thanks for all you give
So apparently a railroad spike and a 3 lb hand sledge are pretty much out for this type of work... Seriously, This looks very interesting and maybe even doable for me. Or at least tryable... Thanks!
Why don't you make like a little pyramid of pitch? It'd fill everything better by placing the deeper part on the tip - and you wouldn't need to fill it before placing it on the pitch - and it won't make bubbles because the pitch can only spread out pushing the air with it. Also, great videos, all of them, you can't imagine how grateful and happy I am. Thanks! Like, a whole lot of thanks! You're awesome! =D
I want to do this so bad! I don’t have the funds for the pitch and pot, not to mention tools! (Donations are welcome through paypal🤓) seriously, I’m an artist and very good at drawing - just have begun doing jewelry (which I’ve always wanted to do) -sigh.
Dear Nancy, I am Brazilian, here we are not used to dealing with so many different tools. You Americans have tools for every thing you will do ... lol I`m not talking about the chasing... but other things in your videos... is unbelievable... Why do you lose time with copper and other non-noble metals?
just binged your series! Thanks so much for the introduction to this art! cannot wait to get my hands dirty.
I see what you mean by Zen. Fascinating seeing the pattern slowly develop. Cheers Nancy.
Dear Nancy, this was very helpful. i made a decent looking nose from my first attempt. Thank you!
Thanks, Nancy for a wonderful series of vid's. A little too advanced yet for this newbie, still trying to match jump ring ends perfectly! LOL. You are a great teacher, relaxed and easy with your techniques. Will keep watching and growing along with you. Liz W.
Hey Nancy, that was good fun! I didn't understand what planishing was, but now I do. Thanks!
you definitely made me very happy!!!, thanks so much for doing this, Love your videos and your art!!!
Enjoyed this series of tutorials very much. Thanks!
Excuse me,it's my son's channel I'm only his father and I'm learning from you so much.THANKS A LOT!!
Thank you Nancy for posting this video. It is very helpful.
Thank you so much for sharing...I picked up some tips which I know will be helpful...thought I'd tell you how much I appreciated your showing your round top table you normally work on...I showed it to my husband and he pulled out a drummer's stool that I used to use at the keyboard and it works perfectly!!!...I put a sandbag with my pitch bowl on it and the height is adjustable...also we then pulled out a small bench used for electronic keyboards and it is absolutely perfect and has adjustable heights...I was so excited and would never have thought of these two items if not for the quick pix you threw in of you with your $40.00 stool. Happy hammering!!!
Thanks for another generous offering - I learned loads!
Thank you . You gave me a lot of good ideas and showed me things i was not sure about.
Thank you Nancyyyy, love your videos! take care!
Thanks Trek! Nice to see you again. N
Nice video Nancy. I've done a very little chasing, got discouraged, but I think I'll give it another try. I do love the look.
Nice video Nancy, and thanks a lot to the camerawoman, very good filming, thank you.
Bravo! i loved it,.. always looking to learn from great artist...
Great video series, very informative. I already had basic knowledge in this area, but not enough for me to use on my suits (I don't make jewelry, I am an armorer) so I always stuck to function instead of fashion, but with knowledge gained I will try to make a bit more Knightly, or even Royalty pieces:)
You are amazing and fabulous!!
Hello Nancy! you videos son buenisimossss... Thank you for share your knowledge!
Un saludo desde Venezuela!
Yay Cheryl! Hope you do and if you do, have fun. Thanks for the comment. N
Hi Nancy. It was lovely and thanks for posting. In India the repousse' work is done on antique jewellery and you dont find many artisans that are mastered in this. I am very interested to learn this and your video has set the ball rolling. Thank you.
Hi mo adv, Thanks so much for writing such lovely words. Lisa Lisa (the camerawoman) and I really appreciate it! Happy, happy, Nancy
Thanks a lot Nancy for these videos. Despite I am working on leather, most of the tips you have shown can be also useful for stamping and carving leather. A lot of comparison between our two arts. What is the name of "THAT" sleeping on the seat next to you ? ;)
Thank you for this inspiring video!!!!!
Thanks again Nancy. Great tips and instruction. How often do you have to anneal when you are working and/or what is the best indicator that it's time to anneal?
Awesome! Going to use these techniques in my armour crafts
Very interesting technique- I’m wondering if it might work to use stiff modeling clay under the metal instead of pitch, if I want to just give this a shot without making an investment.
Thou probably shouldn't especially if it is in a metal pitch bowl! I put mine in my kiln when I first get it, to smooth out the chunks. The bowl tends to heat up first, which heats the sides and bottom and then thou gets the pitch gooey through and through - like you said - we want the top layer squishy! I thank'st thee for a most enjoyable comment. N
so much work :o
Thank you so much for all of your videos--you do a wonderful job! Question, do you ever use a hammer handpiece with the flex shaft for chasing/repousse?
You are quite strange and awesome, and make some absolutely fantastic videos. I'm always looking for ways to improve my own artistic pursuits (currently wood carving and pipe making... search Pipes By Design) and think this would open up a lot of new possibilities for me. Thanks for being so thorough in teaching your passion. Cheers!
hi. can the pitch be used as is. or it has to be mixed with something ?..THANK YOU
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! I'd love to give this a try, but I'm intimidated
I love your videos, this was great, somthing I have never tried ....do you teach somewhere and can you adopt me please? Great video, I just love you relaxed, easy teaching style, thanks for all you give
Hi Nancy can i ask a question were did you get your torch lighter?
Thank you Nozraga!
So apparently a railroad spike and a 3 lb hand sledge are pretty much out for this type of work... Seriously, This looks very interesting and maybe even doable for me. Or at least tryable... Thanks!
YOU must do it with a 3lb sledge and a spike. I insist! Can't wait to see the finished piece! N
Thank you Luemoonba!
Your husband is lucky , he wont be needing to buy jewelry for you. Hahahaah. However thanks for video and uploading valuable informations.
Are you still going to make a video on making tubing?
Where did you get your tourch Iighter？
Why don't you make like a little pyramid of pitch? It'd fill everything better by placing the deeper part on the tip - and you wouldn't need to fill it before placing it on the pitch - and it won't make bubbles because the pitch can only spread out pushing the air with it.
Also, great videos, all of them, you can't imagine how grateful and happy I am. Thanks! Like, a whole lot of thanks! You're awesome! =D
Canst thou not microwave-th pitch for more uniform pliability?
(Though i guess maybe you only want the top layer squishy.)
Tkank you Thank yor Thank you.
I want to do this so bad! I don’t have the funds for the pitch and pot, not to mention tools! (Donations are welcome through paypal🤓) seriously, I’m an artist and very good at drawing - just have begun doing jewelry (which I’ve always wanted to do) -sigh.
Dear Nancy, I am Brazilian, here we are not used to dealing with so many different tools. You Americans have tools for every thing you will do ... lol
I`m not talking about the chasing... but other things in your videos... is unbelievable...
Why do you lose time with copper and other non-noble metals?