#coinmaking

[mobiuscynosure]

It's a bit of a misprint, but check out my fancy new copper coin celebrating maker faire and my working with the bay area metal arts guild! Fricking sweet! We were making these bad tootsies at Maker Faire on a gifting and donation basis. Thanks to everyone who participated! . . . . . #coin #coinmaking #coinpress #analoguecryptocurrency #mining #copper #copperjewelry #coinflip #cointoss @makerfaire @metalartsguild_sf #metalart #metalartsguild

[sterling-sculptures]

The first pressing from the challenge coin die, and the other two parts of the assembly: a steel pusher and a thick aluminum tube to keep everything aligned in the press. I had a 3/4" circle of 1/4" thick annealed tellurium copper for the first attempt. I'm going to call this one a failure...while it looks good, it took 7 or 8 annealings and pressings (20 tons) to get a complete impression. Too much work, so I'll make another shallower die and try again. #tomsterlingengraving #hand engraving #carbide3d #carbidecommunity #nomad883 #nomadpro #coindie #coinmaking #coining #minting

[bastique]

Awesome six press, and ultimately perfected faceless men coins available through master coinsmith (and participant at wicgeeks) Tom Maringer.