Sunday, June 2, 2019

Sterling silver equestrian charm with repoussé horsehead for Horselovers

Repoussé or repoussage is a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. Chasing or embossing is a similar technique in which the piece is hammered on the front side, sinking the metal. The two techniques are often used in conjunction.


 

 

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