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Fretwork
or piercing work is sheet metal cut with a fine fretsaw. It can give the most intricate
results. It is
a relatively quick technique to use but it needs a good focus of attention when working
on a small scale - a split second of distraction can
spoil an intricate or symetrical pattern. I often work
in two layers, cutting a pattern in the top layer then
soldering on to another sheet of metal (Applique), then oxidising,
enamelling or setting stones into the resessed shapes.
 
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