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<\/a>Depending on the size of your copper T’naa’s, you will need a variety of tools show above…You Can never have too many tools….!<\/p><\/div>\n
I would go into defining what a copper T’naa is however, my time is truly booked and I want to post this sooner than later because there are so many additional posts to post right now I am back-logged! \u00a0I haven’t been able to keep up with myself!<\/p>\n
If you don’t know what Copper T’naa’s are, I suggest you do a little research on line.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Donald Gregory’s small copper T’naa patterns with small photos of actual life-size T’naa’s<\/p><\/div>\n
Local Juneau Tlingit artist, Donald Gregory was gracious enough to teach me how to make these small copper “gems!” \u00a0So precious are our tiny pieces of metal that I take the learning of making these things to heart. \u00a0I asked Donald if he would teach me because I want to someday make a button robe with nothing but T’naa’s adorning the robe…it’s a lot of work, though so worth bringing the vision of what is imagined into this tangible form!<\/p>\n
<\/a>various sizes of hand files, a hole punch and a small hand-drill<\/p><\/div>\n
As most artists know, having the right equipment and right tools makes the experience of whatever it is you are creating,\u00a0worth your while!<\/p>\n
<\/a>A variety of hammers for making copper T’naa’s<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>A variety of cutting devices for making copper T’naa’s<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>A variety of sizes of (?)…I swear I don’t remember what these are called…!<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>electric dremel, cutting and guage tools<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/a>hahaha! Lol. — I don’t remember what these are called either…but they are used to score the vertical and horizontal lines within each copper<\/p><\/div>\n
The following are a sequence of photos to demonstrate the process of making the copper T’naa’s. \u00a0I envision you will use these images as a tool to help guide your work in making the T’naa’s. \u00a0Though as usual, the best way to learn anything is directly from it’s maker!<\/p>\n
<\/a>Choose the right size pattern<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Using Sharpie marker, draw your T’naa directly onto the copper<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>With metal cutters, cut the shape of your T’naa<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>score<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Bend 1st score before scoring second score<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>gently pound the copper into a shape using your base block<\/p><\/div>\n