Science and Art

The simple process of making a three dimensional metal parts are what we call precision metal stamping. It is very much an easy method of creating lettering and embossing designs on metal meant specifically for ornamental reasons. Act of molding the metal into various shapes and sizes are just as creating the average metal stamping through which we use the components for industrious purposes. Precision metal stamping can be carried out on the most usual metals that are generally used for molding such as aluminum, bronze, stainless steel, copper, brass and nickel or any other types of metal that would withhold the process.

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Metal stamping is commonly done in electronic, electrical, computer and automotive industries. Besides that, the telecommunication, dental and aerospace industry also require the use of metal stamping which uses a much more simple method of creating blank plats. The creation is actually an element of the machineries that are in use in the industry however stamping does not only involve blank plats but also methods such as chemical etching, water jet cutting, nibbling, punch and die and nibbling. These processes are meant for various parts of the equipment’s that function differently therefore the process of creating the metal stamping is meant to specify for its purpose.

There are several ways as to how precision stamping can be used to produce models of equipment’s. Various method approaches are meant in dependence to the intricateness of the design of metal stamping that are created as well as the amount that could be produced. One method that is common for metal stamping is single part transfer of which individual parts are transferred from a place to another by which the metal undergoes various processes. The reason for this process is because it is very much cheaper than other processes as well as it can be maintained for designing and manufacturing the equipment’s.

Progressive strip prototyping is also another method from which metal stamping can be carried out. Instead of manually moving the parts from a place to another for various processes, this method would automatically transfer the metal stamp to the different stages. The speed at which the metal stamping is carried out also adds the ability to create components much faster and produce the modules in higher speed.

The Most Beautiful Coins in the World

Coins have always been a collectible item that made it rather special to own. When the production of a specific coin has ceased, the particular coin that is still in the market after presumably ten to fifteen years would increase its value. But this does not hold true for all coins because only those limited issued coins that makes it hard to find would be truly considered collector’s item and worth of collecting. Few of the rarest coins are also some of the most beautiful coins in the world that have mesmerised those who collect them with the intricate and history behind the specific coin.

To start the list of the most beautiful and rare coins, prominent coins that would top the list would be the 1804 Silver Dollar or also known as Bowed Liberty Dollar a U.S.A coin which was a creation that had a history of division into Class I that were minted in the year 1834, Class II that was minted 1858 and Class III that was minted in 1860. The coin is decorated with the American eagle on the back and hosts the Liberty on the front. Known as the King of Coins, less than 15 samples currently exist all over the world making it a rare collectible indeed for true coins fans.

Second place would have to be awarded to the 1907 ultra-high relief $20 gold piece that could be argued to be one of the most beautiful coins created. Designed by Augustus St. Gaudens, the coins were minted in 1907 was extremely limited making it scarce however, the great value of the coin is not only due to the aesthetic design but also for its historical reasons for creations that are covered with scandals of the past. In the year 2009, the coin was given a fresh breathe and reproduced as a special edition for collectors. The coin was made in gold and carried an eagle emblem as well as the Liberty with her torch.

1917 Type One Standing Liberty Quarter is one of America’s most beautiful and yet controversial coin ever to be minted. The production was only carried for two years till the year 1919 but its unique design makes it a desirable item for those interested. The design of the bare breasted Liberty in on the face of the coin caused a radical tumult which stopped its creation and added it into the top list of beautiful and popular coins to be collected.

How To Create Art With Microsoft Excel

compare excel Have you ever been bored in Math class that you used to shade those boxes in graphing paper? Microsoft Excel is really just like graphing paper and you can use tools in the software like the Excel Compare tool to work some art magic into a spreadsheet.  This particular excel compare tool  basically helps youshift between worksheets to compare. Thus, imagine for a moment that you scan an image and save it as an Excel file. You can now use this as your guide in creating art.Furthermore, using this tool allows you to visually put one worksheet over another so you can see what changes need to be made. It’s a tool used by craft experts when they want to create a cross-stitch pattern from a picture.This tool is available in all Excel versions so there’s no need to worry about owning an older Excel version. Once you get used to using this tool, you will be amazed at how exciting art can be in such an ordinary accounting software that no one really likes.

Some of the feedback artists have said about Excel is that it’s fast, new, and a lot of fun. Plus, there’s that added benefit of being able to get it done, backed up, printed, and accessed in a matter of minutes. Of course, you can’t compare Excel art with an oil or watercolor painting. It’s a completely different medium but one that is fast catching up especially among modern artists.

It’s easy to get started. All you need to do is have your PC with the Excel software and a JPG image. Open a new worksheet, customize the row height and zoom in to about 50 or 60%. Next, transfer the JPG image and set it as your background image. This will make it easy to trace the image. After you have done all this, you’re ready to paint. Adjust the edges so that you can get curves and be sure to save your work regularly. As soon as you’ve finished tracing and painting, delete your background image. You’re just completed your first Excel art!

10 Tips To Great Photos

The challenge of coming up with great film or digital photos can be overwhelming even for a professional. The main challenge would be in capturing the feeling so that it pops out from the picture. Here are 10 tips that amateur photographers can try to bring put emotion into their photos.


1 .Know Your Camera

It’s really important to feel at home with your equipment. It does not happen overnight, so practice. Also, know that a film camera has a very different output from a digital camera. For one, the film has a grainy texture to the photo compared to the digital photo.

2. If You Have A Subject, Get Him (Or Her) To Relax

A stiff person will come out harsh. If you have to, talk to your subject before or capture them in candid shots instead. Even that time-old tradition of counting down doesn’t work. If you must, count down but don’t stick to the usual 1-2-3. Count by twos or go up to 4. It’s an ice breaker, if anything else.

3. Use Plain Background

You either focus on a beautiful, colorful background or a beautiful person. Chose one only.

4. Don’t Forget The Flash
5. Lock Focus

If your camera has this feature, use it whenever you move your subject away from the center of the photo. Auto focus means the sharper image would be the center always unless you override it with the lock focus feature.

6. Change Your Perspective

Why not look at your shot and see how you can alter your perception. You could zoom in to a specific facial feature or object, or tilt your camera different direction. Try landscape instead of portrait or shooting from above or below the object of your picture.
7. Go with Action Shots

Take a series of shots just like a professional photographer shooting athletes or models.

8. Think Out of the Box

It’s important to keep your options open especially when it comes to something creative like photography. Thus, you don’t have to follow conventional rules of composition. Make your own type of edges or center. Don’t let yourself be dictated to by what is acceptable.

9. Experiment with Lighting
10. Go Candid

Candid shots almost always elicit reaction both from the person in the photograph and the people viewing it.  Sneak up on someone and just take a shot without crossing the borders of decency.

The Traditional Art of Akabeko

Aizu is a region in Japan where this traditional Japanese crafts known as Akabeko come from. Beko in Aizu dialect refers to a cow and it is actually a red cow. It is made from paper glued around two blocks of wood shaped like a cow. Once the paper dries, the wooden pieces are removed, leaving a hollow body. It looks similar to a string puppet with a head that bobs. Of all traditional Japanese crafts, this one usually gets the children’s attention right away because it is a toy.
There is a legend behind this toy. The story goes that a cow helped built the temple of Buddha. It was completely devoted to protecting it that it was willing to give its spirit  to be able to stay near the temple. Once it relinquished its soul, it turned to stone. Over time, the akabeko was used by the people of Aizu and eventually the rest of Japan to ward off illnesses like the chicken pox.

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There are just a few workshops in Japan that make the Akabeko, and each are run by families. In addition, one can tell from which workshop the Akabeko comes from because of distinct markings on the toy.
For instance, one family known as the Igarashi family have a workshop that makes this toy. They paint their version with a moon and sun on one side and a Chinese character that symbolizes luck and long life. Other family workshop add some gold to their Akabeko while others choose other markings.
One Akabeko toy takes 10 days to complete and it is done completely by hand. If you’re wondering about the price, it is definitely worth it because of this personalized handcrafting method.
Care should be taken when transporting the toy because it is made of the thinnest of Japanese paper protected only by a thin layer of lacquer.