Info on the black substance to do repoussé-work on

[Anonymous]

Avete omnes,<br>
<br>
Can anyone explain to me what the black substance which is used to do repoussé-work on is made of? Which ingredients are used and where can I get them? Or is it for sale ready for use?<br>
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Greetings,<br>
<br>
Jurgen/Quintilianus <p></p><i></i>

[Anonymous]

Jurgen<br>
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It is tarr (soort pek in NL). You can buy it in Belgium at Swiss Axe Rijfstraat 11 2018 antwerpen (03/231.24.06).<br>
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[Gashford]

Hi there<br>
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I started a similar question on arador, you can find it here: www.arador.com/discforums...topic=1931<br>
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In the UK we call it pitch.<br>
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Good luck and happy hammering. <p>Graham Ashford
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[derek forrest]

Pitch mixed with lard and talcum powder till you get the right give. <p></p><i></i>

[Anonymous]

Derek,<br>
How does your mix compare to say roofing tar, sawdust and plaster? Is you mix less sticky, firmer etc. ? Do you add equal amounts of lard and talc? I must know! <p></p><i></i>

[derek forrest]

Sorry did not measure but the less lard the stiffer the mix and the talcum (French chalk) means its not too sticky and from bitter experience do not use the kitchen! or indeed anywhere else as it stinks and gets everywhere. <p></p><i></i>