Introduction to Damascus Steel
Description
The reputation and history of Damascus steel has given rise to many legends, such as the ability to cut through a rifle barrel or to cut a hair falling across the blade. Today Damascus steel is highly desired for its beautiful marbled steel pattern, being particularly valued by knife-makers around the world. This one day course instructed by blacksmith Matt Mewburn will take students through the process of making a piece of Damascus steel.
Learn how to develop a pattern by understanding the properties of steel and achieve contrast between the steel alloys, then move on to forge-welding the steel alloys together and stacking the layers with the use of a Power Hammer. Students will reveal and develop the pattern using an acid etch and finish up by forging the completed billet to size.
To allow for close supervision, this intensive course has a small class size of 4 students.
You will get
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A dramatic and beautiful Damascus steel billet
- Eye, ear and hand protection will be provided, however feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
What you will learn
- The properties of steel and how to achieve contrast in a Damascus steel pattern
- Forge welding with use of a 25 ton press
- Revealing and developing the pattern using an acid-etch
What you will get
- A billet (bar) of damascus steel
What to bring
- Lunch and morning tea
- All materials included
What to wear
Clothing appropriate for a workshop. This includes long pants and sleeves preferably natural fibre, solid shoes/boots.
Appropriate for
This class requires some forging experience. If you're unsure, just ask us.
Learn the metal arts at Eveleigh Works in Redfern, Sydney. Get your hands dirty with our short courses in blacksmithing, knife and tool-making. Courses for newbies and old hands, instructed by practicing craftspeople within the heritage workshop of an 1880s locomotive factory.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 14 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
- A credit note can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
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3.) REFUNDS
Please see refund policy.
4.) CANCELLATIONS
In the event that a class is cancelled, students will be notified via text message or email and entitled to a full refund or credit to transfer.