A table we were restoring was missing a decorative brass cap on its frame which we decided to recreate.
For this, we got a sheet of brass which needed to be annealed in order to make it softer and easier to press.
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The hot sheet was then placed in a bespoke mould made out of a piece of timber with the desired shape hollowed out.
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Then a round centre piece, was hammered repeatedly in order to push the hot brass down into the shape needed.
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When the sheet has the desired shape, the excess brass is cut off and the edges hammered down into shape.
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After being polished, the new cap is glued into place.
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