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It explores the status of blacksmiths, who often occupied high social positions and were deeply integrated into mythology, as well as the cultural importance of intricate metal engravings on everyday items, armor, and ships. The text further outlines the step-by-step methodology for metal casting, including model preparation, mould creation, baking, and the final pouring stage, highlighting how many of these traditional techniques remain influential in modern metal sculpting. 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Types of metal jewelry they wore signified their social status  \n􀁘 Blacksmiths held high social standings  \n􀁘 Many of the techniques they used are still in use today  \nCultural Importance of Metal Art  \n􀁘 Ships and armor were engraved  \n􀁘 Everyday items were engraved  \n􀁘 Showed social status  \n􀁘 Ornamentalism was an important part of European culture  \nSocial Status of Blacksmiths  \n􀁘 Most owned land  \n􀁘 Slaves and serfs could become blacksmiths if they were talented enough  \n􀁘 Iron was thought to be connected to the supernatural  \n􀁘 Blacksmiths were often featured in mythology  \n􀁘 Women could not become blacksmiths because they were thought to ruin the final product  \nMetalworking Steps  \nStart with a model  \nMake a mould based on the model  \nBake mould  \nPour iron into the mould  \nReceive item that was casted  \nStep 1: the Model  \n􀁘 Could be made of beeswax, an antler, or an existing item  \n􀁘 Existing items were the most common  \n􀁘 This was easiest  \n􀁘 Allowed for the most detail  \n􀁘 Sometimes beeswax or antlers were shaped or carved  \n􀁘 Wax models are still common in metal sculpting today  \nStep 2: Creating the Mould  \n􀁘 The model was greased in animal fat  \n􀁘 Then pressed into a clay and charcoal mixture  \n􀁘 Fabric and wax were inserted after the model was removed to preserve shape  \n􀁘 A hole was cut in the top to allow for metal to flow into the mould  \n􀁘 The mould had a top and bottom piece that fit together  \nStep 3: Baking the Mould  \n􀁘 Heated for 15 hours  \n􀁘 Used a simple fire pit with hot coals  \n􀁘 Moulds were heated to 900˚F  \n􀁘 Moulds could break during this stage due to inaccuracies in the clay to charcoal ratio  \nStep 4: Pouring Metal into The Mould","cbCaivpDXvDJBGzH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivpDXvDJBGzH","pdf",3433939,13,"English","# Metal Art in Viking Culture\n# Cultural Importance of Metal Art\n# Social Status of Blacksmiths\n# Metalworking Steps\n## Step 1: The Model\n## Step 2: Creating the Mould\n## Step 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