Experiment with metal inlay

[Alarion]

I know this is not the proper technique to do metal inlays, but it's the simplest technique that I could think of simple enough for my very limited skill.
I forged a couple of punches: a line punch and a circle punch, then punched lines and circles and dots (with a center punch) on a mild steel bar just for testing. Heated all with an oxygas torch, brazed some silver solder on the bar, then ground it off to leave just the inlays. It works well, and it's very simple.
I can't do it on a blade, obviously, as the brazing would destroy the temper, and the hardening would melt the brazing... I'll keep it for decorating ornamental iron buckles in medieval style I do for friends.
Opinions and suggestions appreciated.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Bronzing is one name for this technique.
You engrave/carve/stamp a pattern, and then flow brass or some other alloy (like silver s or brazing rod) over it. After sanding/filing it reveals the pattern. It is also done with gold.