35: Art - The Science of Metalsmithing
05/26/23 • 35 min
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This week we're taking a deep dive into the shiny world of metals. Dr. Lex tries to define a metal and takes on a tour of their internal structures. Dr. Dimos talks all things iron, including why iron deposits indicate life on Mars. Join us for the all the nerdy fun!
1:31: Dr Lex introduces what smithing is and what metals are. Can you define a metal? Did you know that many elements are metals such as calcium and sodium? What in the world is grain structure? Make sure you have your periodic table with you for this segment.
10:27: Dr. Dimos dives into the world of iron. Where does iron come from? How is it found in nature? How have humans been working with iron over the centuries? How is it used by scientists to indicate life on Mars?
26:50 - Dr. Lex is back with a primer on copper. What forms does copper take? How is it extracted from the earth? What techniques are used to fashion copper into all sorts of beautiful objects? Dr. Lex also talks a little bit about the immunology behind why she has an allergic response to metals.
31:43 - Glossary words!
33:47 - Our favorite part - fun cocktail party facts
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Hello!
This week we're taking a deep dive into the shiny world of metals. Dr. Lex tries to define a metal and takes on a tour of their internal structures. Dr. Dimos talks all things iron, including why iron deposits indicate life on Mars. Join us for the all the nerdy fun!
1:31: Dr Lex introduces what smithing is and what metals are. Can you define a metal? Did you know that many elements are metals such as calcium and sodium? What in the world is grain structure? Make sure you have your periodic table with you for this segment.
10:27: Dr. Dimos dives into the world of iron. Where does iron come from? How is it found in nature? How have humans been working with iron over the centuries? How is it used by scientists to indicate life on Mars?
26:50 - Dr. Lex is back with a primer on copper. What forms does copper take? How is it extracted from the earth? What techniques are used to fashion copper into all sorts of beautiful objects? Dr. Lex also talks a little bit about the immunology behind why she has an allergic response to metals.
31:43 - Glossary words!
33:47 - Our favorite part - fun cocktail party facts
Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review where ever you listen. It's the best way to support the show.
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Previous Episode
34: Art - Glassblowing
Hi Again!
Dr. Dimos took the reigns on this episode. He is very interested in glassblowing and he's even tried it a few times! So learn along with us as we discover the history and the science behind this ancient and beautiful art form.
Art from this episode:
Glass making recipe: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Synchronistic_History_K.4401.jpg
Early Egyptian glass: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/glassmaking-may-have-begun-egypt-not-mesopotamia
Roman colorless glass: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_glass
Old glass windows: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:AKMuseum5.JPG
Borosilicate glass: https://www.flickr.com/photos/amanda_walker/33154741468/
Soda lime glass: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sr/5976417/
Dichroic glass: https://www.flickr.com/photos/26053177@N03/3809272944/
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Next Episode
Bonus Interviews: Talking Gems and Geology with Lauren
Hi Fancy Folks!
We've wrapped up our second season focusing on the science of art. But we decided that we're not quite done yet. We were so inspired by all the art and science that we explored this season that we wanted to keep the fun going. So we reached out to some amazing creators, artists, scientists to talk about what they do, why they do it and the intersection of art and science.
Our first interview is a re-release of the first interview we ever did way back last year. It's a conversation with Lauren, Director of Gemstones and Diamonds at Valerie Madison Jewelry in Seattle. We discuss her transition from studying geology to gemology, how she picks the perfect stone for a client and so much more.
See Lauren's work:
https://www.valeriemadison.com/
https://www.instagram.com/valeriemadisonjewelry/
https://www.instagram.com/laurenxluxury/
Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss any of the interesting, engaging and fun interviews that will be released over this summer!
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