{"title":"Inlay \u0026 Mosaics","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eInlay is a decorative technique that refers to the insertion of one material into a different material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new technique, developed by Aida for use with Art Clay, takes advantage of the unique softness of Art Clay Silver \u003cbr\u003eand enables every one to use a traditional technique that previously only skilled craftsmen could use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a chisel to implant the metal mesh into your fired silver for a unique, mixed-metal look!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"screen-shot-2018-06-06-at-15.17.37.png\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/screen-shot-2018-06-06-at-15.17.37.png?v=1785146221\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"screen-shot-2018-06-06-at-15.17.37.png\" width=\"385\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"inlay-chisel-rectangle-medium","title":"Chasing Punch \/ Inlay Chisel - Rectangle - Medium","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRectangle Chasing Punch and Inlay Chisel - Medium, this tool has multiple jewellery making uses! \u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInlay chisels, also known as Japanese ‘Tagane’ chisels, are chisel blanks designed to be filed down into your own custom shape. Use inlay chisels with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/inlay-mosaics\/\"\u003emetal inlay mesh\u003c\/a\u003e to embed different coloured metal accents into fired silver - without the need of firing different metals together!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new technique developed by Aida for use with Art Clay takes advantage of the unique softness of Art Clay Silver and enables everyone to use a traditional technique that previously only skilled craftsmen could use. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese tools can also be used without mesh for traditional chasing and repoussé techniques to shape and engrave sheet silver, or stamp patterns into fired metal clay which could be contrasted with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/patinas\/\"\u003epatina\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/gilding-wax\/\"\u003eGilding Wax\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst, use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/products\/Small-File-%252d-Medium%7B47%7DFine-%252d-Half-Round.html\"\u003emedium fine file\u003c\/a\u003e to make the tip of the chisel flat and level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen file down to your desired shape (e.g. circle, triangle, star, teardrop, etc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand end with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/wet-and-dry-abrasive-paper\/\"\u003e600 Grit to 1200 Grit Wet \u0026amp; Dry paper\u003c\/a\u003e to achieve a smooth finish (this ensures the mesh will be flattened smooth when it’s been hammered into the silver.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a hammer to strike your inlay tool over your piece at a 90° angle 2-3 times, with the mesh in between, on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/steel-bench-block-vintaj\/\"\u003esteel block\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/search.php?search_query=anvil\"\u003esmall anvil\u003c\/a\u003e. Then rotate the chisel around inside the stamped shape to cut the mesh (continue hammering while you do this if needed).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome helpful tips:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFired metal clay must be no thinner than 1.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo apply the inlay technique around rings, use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/search.php?search_query=ring+mandrel\"\u003ering mandrel\u003c\/a\u003e while striking to ensure the ring doesn’t bend while hammering. Please note - we don’t recommend stamping where the ring is joined, as it can become weakened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardening (this needs to be done when using the tool on harder metals):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTorch fire the tool at 800°C, this is the most common temperature to harden a chasing tool. If you are using a gas torch, the spot which you are heating must turn orange to show it is hot enough. Once the entire piece turns orange, quench it in water. *If you apply soap bar around the heating spots, you can minimize oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTempering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor tempering the tool we recommend the use of an electric kiln at 230°C. Unlike the hardening process where you quench it once it becomes orange, when tempering, the chisel needs to be held at 230°C for a specific time based on the volume. For reference, fire it 1 min.for 6g, 2mins for 10g, 3mins for 20g, and 4mins for 50g of steel. Quench in a water or oil after heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuenching in water or oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn metal smithing, quenching in water is common, but you can choose whichever you like. When quenching in water, it will normally produce a harder and tougher chisel. Whereas quenching in oil will make it hard but less tough, which is often used for industrial purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e #3 Rectangle - Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90mm x 5mm, Chisel Tip: 4mm x 1.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"inlay2.jpg\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/inlay2.jpg?v=1785148334\" title=\"inlay2.jpg\" width=\"286\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"inlay.jpg\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/inlay.jpg?v=1785148334\" title=\"inlay.jpg\" width=\"317\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Clay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58321116332367,"sku":"102-F0163","price":3.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/F0163__51799.1720442569.800.800.png?v=1785148394"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/collections\/inlay-mosaics.oembed","provider":"Metal Clay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}