One of our student’s is doing frosting. Frosting is an old
technique to decorate parts like bridges. It has become fashionable recently.
The most exclusive brands actually use it. Our lucky student is learning this
technique. Many tricks have to be known
to master it.
Hi, I’m not sure if this is the proper forum to write about this but I will give it a shot. I just purchased an Ingold Fraise at an estate sale for a very well know master watchmaker in Connecticut. I am not in the trade and only happened on the rare tool by chance. I would be willing to sell it to someone that can appreciate its rarity and ingenuity. I am not a collector either and would sell it for a reasonable price. My name is Michael and my e-mail is mgugs4@sbcglobal.net There are a few cutters missing from the original box but the tool and remaining cutters are in prime condition.
ReplyDeleteHow is frosting applied traditionally? Is it loose abrasives or wired brush? Is the brick going to create the frosted finish?
ReplyDeleteWhat is different between frosting with sandblasting?
ReplyDeleteHi Mark, it depends who you ask, as far as i know there is no definition of frosted finish but it seems that most people in the watch business refer to a finish that looks "frosted" its often a bit shiny and sparkling look but still course, Sandblasting seems to be refering often to a more matt look that is not so shiny, applied more on steel parts. hope this was helpful, Henrik Korpela
ReplyDeleteIt's very helpful. Thank you so much.
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