Trench Art (shell vase) question

[streptile]

Hi guys,

Quick question. Does anyone know HOW soldiers carved these shells? With which tools?



Many thanks for any help.

[Nachrichten]

More a case of 'beaten' not 'carved'.

Use of hammer and metal-working tools will achieve the result.

Google 'beaten brass' and you will see what I mean.

N

[streptile]

Great! Thanks for your help

[muzrub]

Hi,

Here are some happy snaps of soldiers working on shells, and making rings.

Cheers,

Jamie.

[streptile]

Awesome pics, thank you

[pzrwest]

Amazing what soldiers will do to pass the time between the moments of utter terror. Also the variety of things that can be made from left over shell casings etc...