metal embossing

Preferred label
metal embossing
drivning
Alternative label
repoussé
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In metalwork, a technique for decorating a surface by hammering the reverse of the object, sometimes into a mold of wood that has been carved in intaglio, to create designs in relief.
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Dekorasjonsteknikk innen metallarbeid, der metallet formes ved hamring med punsel fra baksiden slik at mønsteret fremstår i relieff.
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