Shiny Metal

I had seen more of the water vessels around the old town, shiny brass and copper. I decided to revisit the coppersmiths I had met earlier in the month, I wanted to see more of what they did and observe their techniques in more detail. There was a big language barrier but it was a pleasure to sit and watch the skill and directness of their work, the scale of what they make.

Once constructed the vessels are cleaned, under the board a large pit filled with sulphuric pickle is used to clean the oxide from the pots.

A combination of pumice and diluted cow excrement is used to clean the pots and give them a surface ready for planishing.

 When cleaned, the pots are then taken across to another workshop to be planished, to work harden the copper and texture the surface.