can anyone tell me about the embossing, what is the tool made of, is it like a graphite masher, would a simple plaster cast work,
thanks,,,rodney
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Re: EMBOSSING,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,what is the tool
Rodneyrodney wrote:can anyone tell me about the embossing, what is the tool made of, is it like a graphite masher, would a simple plaster cast work,
thanks,,,rodney
What I call embossing is also referred to as kiln carving. I use Unifrax 970 paper that is 1/32" thick. You cut the paper and layer it up, then fire over it. Any pattern that you can cut with a razor knife can be embossed on the glass.
Bert