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Welsh Shields

Using a variety of techniques, I created two shields inspired by Welsh history.

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Making Process
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Bending wet plywood over a barrel then cutting to shape once dry.

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Priming the base & embossing the copper sheet.

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Finishing the embossing.

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Fixing the copper to the shield.

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Patina sample using sulphur.

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Painted detail.

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Creating the patina.

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Gruffydd ap Llywelyn's shield.
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