24k sheet gold overlay

[sam]

From this week’s class showing the process of overlaying 24k sheet gold.

 

[Goldjockey]

Wonderful tutorial, Sam. Fascinating!

Please share what gauge you are using, and the process you are using for material deposition/removal.

I use a similar (?) process for 14K/18K gold overlay but it involves soldering the gold plate to the primary surface (silver/steel/whatever), and I generally do the cutouts (piercing),) before the materials are joined.

 

[sam]

It’s .009”. After overlaying I drew and engraved the design and lifted out the negative areas with tweezers. I cut through the gold to the steel below.

 

[Goldjockey]

Thanks Sam.

.009 = 31 gauge. In the lower karat materials I use 26 - 30 gauge for overlay depending on the application. Only a .001 difference between 30 and 31.

Looks great!

 

[sam]

I’m intrigued with the gold foil damascene work Ken Hunt does. The surface is hatched and the gold hammreed on. I’ve done a bit but the heavier sheet is what I’ve done most of.

 

[Goldjockey]

I’m intrigued with the gold foil damascene work Ken Hunt does. The surface is hatched and the gold hammreed on. I’ve done a bit but the heavier sheet is what I’ve done most of.

After reading your post I did a little google-fu and found this great article on Ken Hunt's work: https://shootingsportsman.com/godfather-gun-engraving/

 

[papart1]

Beautiful stuff