Tree retailer of Life Design Picture in Pewter Repoussé

A picture in pewter metal hand tooled using the repoussé technique. This design is based on an original Art Nouveau tile design which works beautifully in pewter and the finished patinated design looks stunning in its black wood frame. The framed picture measures 30cmx30cm.

Each piece is made entirely by hand and therefore has its own individual qualities. I start with a piece of high quality lead free sheet pewter. The metal is carefully worked and sculpted from the back and front using various tools to bring out the 3 dimensional design. The technique is know as repoussé, which means to push the metal.
Once satisfied with the design it is filled from behind to give strength to the metal and then the metal is carefully patinated. After much polishing the design becomes beautifully highlighted and it is ready for mounting and framing.