Brass for making tools

[pj newtParticipant @pjnewt58322]

I see what you're saying about reinforcing the mold strength, my idea would probably left wth a screwed up piece of metal and a destroyed forming mold. One of the artistic metal workers suggested using 1/8" copper which helped too. I was thinking too heavy on the tool itself and not heavy enough on the mold. In fact I could probably take a 2" piece of pipe, fill it as you said, and carve or impress (with Fimo clay molded to shape) and then press the metal in.

Wow! Thanks guys…I got a lot closer to were I should be. I knew you all knew about this.

Thanks for the patience shown in my quest. All that said, I probably misinterpreted over half of what you said. Frank, I'm pretty sure I did on you suggestion (the tool itself will be used to impress hot soft glass – not much resistance there , but it did lead to the next thought).

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