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lanchie76

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tools fit for a god
« on: July 08, 2009, 01:57:04 PM »
hey all

i was looking on one of the other forums i visit and found this:-

http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f7/damascus-rock-pick-13092/

it is truly beautiful!!!!! i could never hit a rock with it

cheers

Ben

lanchie76

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Re: tools fit for a god
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2009, 02:17:12 PM »
crap i just saw that you guys cant see it so i'll post them here but please read the thread about it  ;D







ADMIN = edited so that images show in post
« Last Edit: July 08, 2009, 04:56:59 PM by Aussie Sapphire »

Mithras

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Re: tools fit for a god
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2009, 02:25:27 PM »
very nice.  I do like the look of Damascus steel, and it is harder then normal steel.

I agree, too good to use on rocks.

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Re: tools fit for a god
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2009, 04:19:15 PM »
Looks good in jewellery too.
Very psilomelane  look!! 8)
Keep em comin!!!

Aussie Sapphire

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Re: tools fit for a god
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2009, 04:58:01 PM »
hadnt heard of this type before but very beautiful  - metallic and organic at the same time.

thanks for posting.

cheers
Leah
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Re: tools fit for a god
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2009, 05:02:56 PM »
The pattern that comes from the damascus is also replicated in mokume gane using blends of coloured gold or gold/silver or silver/copper.
Here's some rings using damascus
http://www.studionamu.com/text/ring.html

Using mokume gane and process.
http://www.mokume-gane.com/Pages/What_is_Mokume.html
Keep em comin!!!

 

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