| Brass Craft |
|
|
 The
technique of the brass is a little easier to work
than the one of other metals, it is why the creativity plays a
very important role in the end item. Lamps, photo frames,
mirrors, small boxes, flowerpots, trays, masks, belts, bracelets and the classic stars can be obtained, almost everything you wish.
The
tools used in this work are basically the shears to cut the
lamina, scissors, chisels and points to repujar, engargoladora, cautín,
reliables and acids in some cases.
It begins with a simple lamina of brass, that gets its form according to the use of the tools, it is necessary to have in mind the first design, the
end item. With the help of the burin the artisan obtains different volume
from the brass leaf as drawing with a brush in a canvas
and one spends over the outline whichever times is necessary to obtain
the wished design. This technique is called repujado. This technique was already
practiced in our country in the pre-Hispanic era by the Aztecs
and teotihuacanos, but the new thecnique was thought by the spanishs.
 To obtain another type of design through perforations in the
lamina the chisels are used. These applications look spectacular in
lamps and lights, the game of lights and shades projected on
the walls is extraordinary. These creations are very typical in the art
of San Miguel.
The work made in this technique has “a colonial” style,
although it has been added floral creations and Mexican baroque designs, those that gives an unique touch of this locality. In the annual Fair of the Wool
and the Brass you can admire all this type of products of the highest
quality.
Whatever of the techniques be, perforated, repujado or painted,
don´t forget to bring one these wonders of guanajuatocrafts to your house.
|
