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METALS AND TYPE Creating logos and ligatures using metal tooling

METALS AND TYPE Creating logos and ligatures using metal tooling. Repousse ( reep -o- zay ). The process of repeatedly denting the metal with a dome shaped hammer from the back in order to created a shape in high relief. Ligatures.

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METALS AND TYPE Creating logos and ligatures using metal tooling

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  1. METALS AND TYPE Creating logos and ligatures using metal tooling

  2. Repousse (reep-o-zay) The process of repeatedly denting the metal with a dome shaped hammer from the back in order to created a shape in high relief.

  3. Ligatures : a printed or written character (as æ or ƒƒ) consisting of two or more letters or characters joined together

  4. How-to STEP BY STEP BASIC TOOLING: 1) Place tooling metal on a pad or stack of news papers. 2) Place design on top of metal and trace outline of design. 3) Remove pattern and turn over the metal on pad. 4) Raise inside the design starting from the edge and working inward. 5) Turn metal over again and flatten background down. 6) Mount, frame and finish piece.

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