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"Ivan Vegvary" wrote in message
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This is an art type project. I have a 4" (1/4 inch thick) piece or art
metal that I cut in the shape or a Lauburu. This is the Basque national
symbol. Sort of a swastika but with rounded lobes instead of sharp right
angles.

Anyway, I need to put three initials on it, about 3/4 inch high. Stick
welding it on would be too crude, especially considering my lack of
technique. Stamping it would not work since the biggest stamp set I own
is 3/8 inch high.

Here is one thought. Print the letters (fancy font) on paper, glue to
metal and coat the rest of the metal with some form of resist. Peel off
paper and either solder or melt lead onto the un-resistant lettered
areas. When done I could either brush it so the letters are bright, or,
gild it with gold.

Need help with resist and flux to use.

Not at all married to the above technique. ANY OTHER IDEAS would be
greatly appreciated.


Thanks,

Ivan Vegvary


Have your letters or symbol cut by someone with a CNC plasma or laser
table, drill a hole though your piece and spotweld from the back or epoxy
in place. I found this symbol online and digitized it and saved it as a
.dxf file. If you need a copy let me know or I could cut it for you.
Steve
speterATwcta.net




Thanks speter! I already made a dxf. file of this over a year ago. I
already made one out of sheet metal, 2 feet across and 3-4 inches thick. I
made two sets of 'blades' two feet across, distressed and gave them a slight
twist on an english wheel, positioned them opposite each other and welded on
'edging', 3-4 inches thick. This became the main graphic on a decorative
iron gate for a friend. I am now making a latch assembly and the smaller
Lauburu's in questions will become the doornobs.

I will try and see how much somebody with a CNC would charge to cut the
letters.

Thanks speter,

Ivan Vegvary