Dave Darpinian
Darpinian Metalwerks
Thursday, September 19, 2024
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Springdale Senior Activity and Wellness Center
203 Park St • Springdale, AR 72764
Free and open to the public.
Taking a cold flat piece of silver or copper and giving it movement and life is my passion.
Repoussé Technique
Repoussé is a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal such as fine silver is
shaped in a warm pitch bowl by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low
relief. The metal is then removed and heated with a torch to anneal or soften the metal. It is
then flipped over and placed back in the warm pitch bowl and “chased” in which the piece is
hammered with different shaped chisels on the front side, sinking and defining the metal.
Unique Silver and Copper Adornments
No molds, castings, or shortcuts. Each piece is distinctive, individual, and special.
Fine silver, sterling silver, and copper are my metals of choice.
Every project is made freehand by my hands.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Dave Darpinian
Dave (Bella Vista, AR) has an extensive 30-year background in metalworks, including custom knives, welded sculpture, jewelry, and silversmithing. He has been a Repousse artist for the past seven years, hammering organic forms into copper and fine silver.