1. The art of metal relief sculpture
Repousse’
The art of metal relief sculpture

2. Repousse Latin word-literally means “to push”.
Technique of raising the image by pushing the metal from the back side of the metal sheet
Chasing- is the opposite of repousse’, where the form is pushed into the metal surface.
The use of both is also called embossing.
Was started about 600 BC as bronze and copper was developed

4. The sharper the edge-the smaller the head of the tool…
The sharper the edge-the smaller the head of the tool…..like on the outline of the fish.
The smoother and wider the raised metal….the wider and more dull the edge of the tool. Like the ripples if the water

5. Notice the hammered background texture this is done with a chasing technique after embossing

8. Metal on a block of pitch that is turned over and getting ready to be chased.

9. You can enhance by using sharpie markers and Q-tips to add color

10. Step 1: Draw three different rough draft designs: 6x8
You want the design to be simple enough to work with the metal, but have enough parts to demonstrate at least 4 layers of relief.
Choose your favorite and use that as a stencil on your piece of foil.

11. Rubric _____15pts-meets criteria 5-4 layers of relief
5-proper repousse’ technique(no creases/worked from back)
5-background chased
_____10-Craftsmanship
5-mounted on border/design enhances overall project
5-antiqued with black acrylic
_____10-Creativity
5-full design(background & foreground present)
5-complexity of design( detailing/level of relief)
______/ 35TOTAL

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