For some time when making a mosaic Damascus I have relied on using either a tile cut or an accordion cut to get the pattern to show. Recently I have been experimenting with 90 degree butt welds in a canoe for this with some very good success. To do this I have sliced 1/2" pieces off of the end of the mosaic billet. Part of these I have cut corner-to-corner to give me triangular pieces and aligned them like this:
(the white on the inside of the canoe is white-out which seems to work best for keeping the canoe from welding to the billet)
This technique probably isn't new to some here but for me has opened the possibility of many new patterns in my steel.
Have fun with it.
That's pretty cool technique Gary. I like the resulting pattern.
That pattern is freaky!! It reminds me of electricity.
Karl B. Andersen
Journeyman Smith
Thanks, gentlemen. I'm glad you like it.
Great technique and great looking Damascus, I will have to give this a try.
Gary, I always enjoy seeing how to make a deferent style of Damascus. As for your final product, WOW, THAT'S A WONDERFUL LOOKING KNIFE.
Thanks for sharing this technique.
Phil Prigmore
Although I've seen this before, I have to say it again. this is a fantastic idea. Thanks Gary.
Joshua States
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“So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.â€
Here's another example of the same technique on another billet that I just started:
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Here's another example of the same technique on another billet that I just started:
Niiiiice! Lovely pattern Gary.
Joshua States
www.dosgatosforge.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJMFMqnbLYqv965xd64vYg
https://www.facebook.com/dos.gatos.71
Also on Instagram and Facebook as J.States Bladesmith
“So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.â€
