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absinthe@mad.scientist.com wrote:
<blockquote TYPE=CITE><tt>I know what you're talking about because I've
seen some jewelry like that. I can't remember what the technique is called...My
mind is stuck on "damascene" right now and I know that's not it...</tt></blockquote>
I think damascening is the multi-layering of steel--high carbon layer (strong
but brittle) varied with low-carbon (supple but soft) [I may have those
backwards], for the ultimate combination of a flexible, strong blade that
will hold an edge. Damascus steel and all that. It could be a jewelry term,
too, but I've hung around armorers too much.
<p>I have a picture I scanned of the ring, if you want to see it, but I
have to send it privately because the list doesn't like attachments. Let
me know if I've piqued your interest to that extent.
<p>--Amanda</html>