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Damascened axeby ~MagnusEdvarsson

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It's a pity I don't have a better pic of this axe. (And it's more than 1500km away now :S)
Well, it's inspired on the axe of Fyrkat, the inscription is taken from the Galdrarbok (a 16th century grimoire) and it is a spell to cause fear on the enemy.
The damascene is made by hand with burins, and the runes are made of copper.
It took me about an hour to an hour and a half each rune.
©2012-2013 ~MagnusEdvarsson
Category: Artisan Crafts / Metal Work

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~crocach Dec 31, 2012
Awesome work!!!
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*Edwrd984 Sep 23, 2012   Traditional Artist
Beautiful
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~MagnusEdvarsson Sep 23, 2012  Professional Artisan Crafter
Thank you :)
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Mood: Love *Heart0fInk Sep 17, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
That is so cool!
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~MagnusEdvarsson Sep 17, 2012  Professional Artisan Crafter
Thank you so much! =)
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*Heart0fInk Sep 17, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
No problem. ^^
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~Hjorverdr Sep 12, 2012  Student Artisan Crafter
Simply incredible!
How do you put the cooper in? It does not "fall off" with some use?
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~MagnusEdvarsson Sep 12, 2012  Professional Artisan Crafter
Nope. I carved the runes with burins, tempered the axe and then hammered the copper wires into the axe; then I filed and polished everything together.
There are few ways to take the copper out: with acid, with heat, or with a small chisel I'd say.
Unless the piece bends, the wire won't come off. That's why this technique is very well suited for rather small, sturdy pieces, like axes and knifes, and not so recommended for large and thin sheets that could bend, like in a helmet or a sword, for instance.
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~Hjorverdr Sep 26, 2012  Student Artisan Crafter
I think I'll try it someday. The results are very nice to see =D
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~MagnusEdvarsson Sep 26, 2012  Professional Artisan Crafter
It's a lot of work, but totally worth it.
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