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A coppersmith, also known as a redsmith, is a person who makes artifacts from copper. The term redsmith comes from the colour of copper.
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Notable copper styles in the UK include Newlyn in Cornwall and Keswick in Cumbria. Coppersmith work started waning in the late 1970s and early 1980s and those in the sheetmetal trade began doing the coppersmith's work, the practices used being similar to those in the plumbing trade. Coppermiths in recent years have turned to pipe work, not only in copper but also stainless steel and aluminium, particularly in the aircraft industry. They are one of the few trades that have a mention in the Bible.
Today's video is a little different. We are proud to present this interview with Peter Goebel. Peter has been a brazier, or more commonly known by many as a coppersmith, for over 30 years. He's a artisan as well as a true gentleman. He supplies Jas. Towsend & Son with beautiful museum-quality pieces. In this video, Peter shares how his passion for copper began, what he loves most about the vocation, and why, after all these years, he still approaches his bench with eager anticipation. ***************************** Click Here to Visit Peter's Website - http://www.goosebay-workshops.com/ Click here to view our Copper products supplied by Peter - http://bit.ly/1Oxl3El More great information! ***************************** Our Retail Website - http://www.jas-townsend.com/ Request a Print C...
This video is part of the project: “Positive aspects of migration: Roma women and Roma craftspersons as agents of change”, which was implemented by Eurocentrica, as part of the program PA17/RO13 - the promotion of diversity in arts and culture, within the European cultural heritage.
This recording was made in the workshop of coppersmith Michaela Ivarsdotter in Karlskrona. A coppersmith, also known as a redsmith, is a person who makes artifacts from copper. The term redsmith comes from the colour of copper. Copper is generally considered to be a soft metal, meaning it can be worked without heating. Over a period of working the metal in this way it can 'work harden'. This means that the molecules within the copper are compressed and irregular in their arrangement. This causes stress in the metal and eventually cracking the metal along these stress points. In order for the copper to be worked to any extensive degree it must be annealed. This process involves heating the metal and then rapidly cooling it in water. In Swedish coffersmith is slang for a hangover with a se...
This recording was made in the workshop of coppersmith Michaela Ivarsdotter in Karlskrona. A coppersmith, also known as a redsmith, is a person who makes artifacts from copper. The term redsmith comes from the colour of copper. Copper is generally considered to be a soft metal, meaning it can be worked without heating. Over a period of working the metal in this way it can 'work harden'. This means that the molecules within the copper are compressed and irregular in their arrangement. This causes stress in the metal and eventually cracking the metal along these stress points. In order for the copper to be worked to any extensive degree it must be annealed. This process involves heating the metal and then rapidly cooling it in water. In Swedish coffersmith is slang for a hangover with a se...
abc story on a working life spent shaping the red metal
Coppersmith Barry Blunden works quietly behind the scenes in his home workshop, creating unique copper artwork that can be seen widely across Kingston Ontario (if you look closely enough). This segment originally aired on TVCOGEO's program K-Town Source.
Iranian bazaar's are a fascinating insight into life in the country, especially as a means to seeing how people make their living. Check out our video of a coppersmith hard at work and enjoy this unique opportunity to see a traditional coppersmith's workshop. Learn about traditional Iranian crafts: http://hitchhikershandbook.com/2015/05/11/4-traditional-and-unique-crafts-in-iran-with-video/
Since 1816, Japanese GYOKUSENDO has been producing hand-hammered copperware in Niigata Japan. The hammered copperware called 'TSUIKI-DOKI' in Japanese, it more than two hundred year-old technique of pounding flat copper sheets into three dimensional goods such as kettles and teapots has been elevated to a fine art. In 2010, GYOKUSENDO became the house of Living Cultural Treasure of Japan. www.gyokusendo.com
Alec Begg is a Coppersmith from Abercrombie, Scotland, who produces stills for 27 of Diageo's Scotch whisky distilleries. He also oversees the training of new apprentices on the intricate craft of copper shaping. #WeAreDiageo
Coppersmith Sian Evans, speaks on the day to to day life of a coppersmith and casts her mind to the future of copper smithing. Sian's Website: http://www.coppersmithing.co.uk/ Check out our website: https://www.kneecapmedia.com Check out our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KneecapMedia?fref=ts