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Spinning is the shaping of a vessel on a lathe to a desired shape and is generally used in manufacturing silverware, where a design is copied exactly in large numbers. A form (a model of wood or metal of the desired shape) is fixed to the lathe, and a disk of metal is pressed into shape over this by the use of various tools. Although spinning now has semi-industrial associations, it is in fact a very ancient technique practiced as early as the Hellenistic age.

Metal Techniques.—Repousse is the technique of pushing, beating, or hammering quite malleable metals, such as copper, lead, and aluminum, into the form desired. Frequently the metal is beaten into shape over, or into, a form which has been produced by carving or casting. This is a handicraft reproductive process akin to the manufacturing process of stamping with dies. Twentieth century artists generally employ the freer technique of beating the metal into shape without the use of prepared forms.

Chenille carpeting is always made to order, with the exception of a limited number of plain broadloom carpets which are issued each year by the mills. It has consequently many advantages. It can be had in any color, since the wools are dyed for the job; it can be made in any design or in any shape, employing as many colors as desired; and it can be woven seamless up to a width of 30 feet, without limitation as to length.