Hard Skills
ExpertChasing and RepousséThe specialized technique of detailing and ornamenting metal surfaces by hammering from the front to create fine lines or from the back to create relief.
IntermediateTool Fabrication and TemperingThe ability to forge, shape, and heat-treat custom steel chasing tools to meet specific design requirements.
IntermediateMetallurgical Understanding of Precious MetalsKnowledge of the physical properties of silver and its alloys, including work-hardening limits and proper annealing cycles.
BasicChemical Pickling and Surface TreatmentThe safe use of acids and heat to remove oxidation and scale from silver after annealing or soldering.