The Artist at Work

18k Gold Vase
The above photos show the process of "forging" to make the metal thinner, and achieve a larger volume capacity for the vessel. This vessel was initially started by pressing an 11" disc of 20 gauge sheet metal with a Bonny Doon 50 ton hydraulic press.

The finished work is shown above at the right. See the Holloware section or click on the photo above for a larger view and description.

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Photos: Fred Dickenson