Forging inside silversmithing and goldsmithing is a very old technique which is used to control, in an artistic way, the form you want to give to silver and other non-ferrous metals. A deformation of the material that occurs by the application of compressive forces, repeatedly hammering, and heat.
Ashtray:
Silversmith product design and system design for a serial reproduction with the application of forging techniques and principles. The deformation of the metal. The press exerts a greater force to deform by having two opposite forces on the same surface, that was the forging principle used for the system and manufacture of this ashtray.
An ashtray created from a manufacturing system using metal forging methods. Morphology obtained by pressing with dies (tools).
System design, nylamid molds for pressing in silver foil stages. With the annealing and pressing process, the shape of the ashtray is obtained. Subsequently, the concrete mixture is adhered, which is held with anchors. Contrast between the delicacy of silver and the roughness of concrete.
Two materials worked in very different industries as the care, processes and dimensions. Product capable of being reproduced in series, but with artisan care.
Balance between industrial design and crafts
Photography: Alicia Karina Campos
