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  1. #1
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    Default To dome or not to dome?

    I'm working on this silver bracelet with various roll-printed textures, and I'm trying to decide whether to dome the discs or leave them flat. I have a wooden dapping set and have managed to successfully dome a couple of copper pieces but this is the first silver piece I started and I'm a bit terrified of messing it up!

    Any opinions/sympathy/kicks to the backside welcome...

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    I love the textures, I wouldn't dome, because it will detract from the touchy feely aspect. Just my opinion for what its worth.



    Quote Originally Posted by eirish View Post
    I'm working on this silver bracelet with various roll-printed textures, and I'm trying to decide whether to dome the discs or leave them flat. I have a wooden dapping set and have managed to successfully dome a couple of copper pieces but this is the first silver piece I started and I'm a bit terrified of messing it up!

    Any opinions/sympathy/kicks to the backside welcome...

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Silver texture bracelet 002 ed sm.jpg 
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ID:	3521
    (not the greatest picture but hopefully gives the idea. toggle not finished yet - planning to add balls on the ends)

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    I'd dome. A little form to go with the textures and you've got something that has more volume (literally and figuratively) than leaving them flat. If you do, dome into rubber to protect the textures though - either line the block with some or just dome straight into a block of firm rubber.

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    I'm with Peter on this I would definitely dome them, and hmmm what it is to go wrong? Not really sure how you could mess it up. Doming not only gives that extra volume but the difference it makes to the way the light catches the pieces is well worth the added bit of effort.
    Last edited by Kwant; 15-04-2012 at 05:45 PM. Reason: capitalisation error :0)

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    I'd dome too. With a wooden doming block, you shouldn't need to line it either.

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    Dome them!! (for all the above reasons). But don't forget it will reduce the diameter of your discs which will need to be compensated for to get the desired length.

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