Ancient Techniques for Contemporary
Art
1270 Caroline St, N.E., Suite D120-315, Atlanta, GA
30307
High Relief Eastern Repousse
Student Supplies
[email protected] | 404-388-8348
www.VictoriaLansford.com
Please note: the links are provided for convenience to show images of the types of tools required.
Please purchase sterling from Rio Grande to avoid issues with porosity. The economy chasing
hammer from Rio Grande is slightly lighter and more comfortable than the ones from some other
suppliers. The Fretz hammer listed below as optional is the very best type to use for this technique and for people with joint problems.
Tools: Victoria will provide one set of Eastern Repoussé tool for each student to use during
the workshop (so you won’t have to make any tools). You will have the option to buy these sets
at the end of class if you wish. Sets are $195./ea.
If you already have a set of Victoria’s Eastern Repousse Tools, please bring them to use in
class.
One of each of these items is needed for each student in class:
4” deep pitch bowl and stand (Other sizes of pitch bowls are ok, but this is preferred if purchasing a new one. If the bowl is already filled with a different type of pitch than the ones listed below, please purchase the Medium Green Chaser’s Pitch to put on top.)
http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Pitch-Bowl-4-Diameter/118308?Pos=3
Pitch bowls should be filled ahead of time with Medium Green Chaser’s Pitch from chaserspitch.com or Red German Pitch from Rio Grande ( http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Red-
Pitch/118074?Pos=1). Students may save by ordering together and may receive a discount from
chasers-pitch.com with this discount code: STU30
Additional Medium Green Chaser’s Pitch in fist sized blob for placing on top of filled bowl
(These can be added to the filled bowls in class.)
http://www.chasers-pitch.com/pitch-it-to-you-chasing-repousse-pitch-6-10-lbs-8-70-lb/
Directions for filling bowls (This video is only available through this direct link.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbz8zJR-Zcs
Van Aken brand Plastalina Modeling Clay(any color but MUST be this brand)
http://www.amazon.com/Van-Aken-Plastalina-Modelingblack/dp/B0027A7JAA/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&qid=1383166430&sr=8-29&keywords=plastalina
1 lb package is more than enough for one person. (The 4
lb bars are enough for 5 students.)
Scriber
http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Steel-Double-Ended-Twist-Scribe/118456?Pos=5
Chasing hammer (The one on the link is fine. Fancy ones ok to. Up to you.)
http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Chasing-Hammer/112230?Pos=4
economy: http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Chasing-Hammer/112230?Pos=4
OR
my favorite: Fretz PrecisionSmith Chasing Hammer #417
http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Fretz-PrecisionSmith-Chasing-Hammer-HMR-417/112588?Pos=7
Leather mallet
http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Lead-Filled-Rawhide-Mallet/112206?Pos=5
Medium size steel bench block - Each student must have a bench block!
http://www.riogrande.com/Product/4-x-4-x-3-4-Steel-Bench-Block/112570?Pos=4
Ear plugs
http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Ultimate-Softness-Earplugs-20-Pair/dp/B001EPQ3H4/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_text_y
Metal -all sterling and copper sheet must be 24 gauge
Please purchase sterling from Rio Grande to avoid issues with porosity.
2” x 3”” sheet of 24 gauge copper
AND
2” x 3” sheet of 24 gauge sterling silver
OR a 3” x 4” sheet of 24 gauge sterling silver (if you prefer to work in sterling only)
You may opt to work in all sterling, in which case a 3”x4” sheet should be purchased. If you
wish to also work in copper then a 2” x 3” sheet of each should be purchased. The ring will need
to be made in sterling.
For Cutting out and finishing
Saw and 2/0 saw blades
Flat and Half round needle files
Flat and round nose pliers
Joyce Chen Shears or something equivalent in cut and comfort
Course, med, and high shine silicon knife edge wheels in 7/8” diameter
Mini muslin buff and screw top mandrels for flex shaft
Brass brush
Easy silver solder (sheet or wire) if you would like to solder on any findings