Artistic forging 
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The process of working metals at high temperatures or by pressing is a way to create intricate and functional products. Forged elements are used in industry and art.
People were able to process metals under pressure back in ancient times. This process was called forging. Using a special tool, an impact is exerted on the workpiece, during which it is deformed and takes on a certain shape. Tools, parts of agricultural equipment, chests, doors, locks - all this was forged from different metals. Today, artistic forging is of particular importance, as it allows you to create sophisticated objects for decorative purposes and more.
Artistic forging: types and techniques
The creation of elegant metal products that can decorate any interior is carried out using hot and cold forging and stamping methods. The first option involves heating the metal to extreme temperatures, changing its shape in accordance with specified parameters, and then cooling it. Exclusive curls, waves, incredibly beautiful patterns can be created by hot forging.
The cold technique is used when working with gold, silver, copper, aluminum, and other non-ferrous and precious metals. The process requires additional equipment - presses, special machines, hammers.
Stamping is the process of placing metal samples in special templates and then heating or pressing. It all depends on what kind of stamping the blacksmith chose - hot or cold.
Professionals use many techniques for high-quality metal processing. These include drawing, upsetting, chopping, punching, bending and other methods.
Incredible styles in forging
We list the most popular of them:
- Romanesque - it is characterized by massiveness, monumentality and symmetrical, repeating patterns;
- Gothic – these are pointed arches, peaks, strict geometry of typical rosettes and cruciferous flowers;
- Renaissance - spirals, various artistic curls, the use of a round rod and the addition of cast elements to the decor.
The Baroque style is characterized by pomp, grace and delicacy of decoration. Typical components of artistic forging are curls, spirals and amazing patterns. Empire style and classicism are rigor, conciseness and simplicity of forms combined with solemn elegance. Examples of artistic forging when decorating burials can be viewed on the website of the Memorial Art studio.
In the Art Nouveau style, original metal elements with ornaments are often forged. It is characterized by the absence of straight lines and expressive forms. When using the futuristic art deco style, craftsmen combine different metal forging technologies.