New iGraver tutorial online - Gold Overlays

[sam]

Hot off the bench is a tutorial on making raised gold overlays. If you haven't tried this, you're really missing out. Check it out at iGraver.com

 

[msar24]

Sam,

Love the tip and tricks. Especially the one from Rex (had to put in a plug for my instructor). As a newbie, can I use copper sheet for practice rather than purchasing the expensive gold sheet? I use annealed copper wire for practice for gold inlay borders.

Thanks

 

[sam]

Hi Kevin. I don't think I'd do this with copper. Maybe someone who has done so can comment, but I think you need the super malleabilty of pure gold for a stong overlay. If you get good results with copper lets us know. / ~Sam

 

[Mike Cirelli]

Very nice tutorial. I can't wait to try it. I would raise teeth one at a time this looks so much faster and more controllable.
Thanks Sam
Mike

 

[austin]

can I use a piece of silver sheet to overlay on steel?

 

[sam]

can I use a piece of silver sheet to overlay on steel?

Fine silver might be ok, but pure gold is much more cooperative. Personally, I would stick with fine gold to better my chances for successful results. / ~Sam

 

[SharpGraver]

Thanks for the great tutorial. is it difficult to separate the gold fron the steel after you have removed the backgroung areas?
David