Metal embossing

METAL EMBOSSING

Studio #6

HISTORY OF METAL EMBOSSING

Metal embossing has been around for centuries particularly in

Europe

The process is called repujado in Spanish or repousse in French.

The embossing is used for decorative elements for wooden boxes,

frames and even candles.

A patina is applied to the embossed design to given the piece an

old world look.

From Metal Embossing Workshop by Magdalena S. Muldoon

Madonna and Child Icon is a popular image used in

metal embossing

TOOLS

Stylus- wooden or paper

Metal Tooling foil

Soft surface for relief elements

Filler paste

Speedball printing ink- Black

Steel Wool

ADDING PATINA

First fill the back of the metal work with the filler

paste

Wipe off the excess with a paper towel and allow to

dry

Brush on the ink over the front surface

Rub off excess with steel wool and allow to dry.

ATTACH TO WOODEN OBJECT

Using wood glue attach the metal tooling to the

wooden object using wood glue.