RockIt2Me
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Post by RockIt2Me on Apr 30, 2013 5:29:08 GMT -5
I am putting together a class on cold connections for our club. I wanted to give people the option to make jewelry without the need for soldering or expertise required to wire wrap. Also, the tool investment is minimal. I made a pendant, but thought it would be nice to offer another option and possibly appeal to both genders. Sorry for the crappy pics. I used handmade rivets and a tabbed setting.
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Apr 30, 2013 6:13:00 GMT -5
That is a good move Nancie.I like the hammer and anvil.I bought mixed metals at the local scrap yard and made stuff out of it.Cut various sized railroad track anvils and polish them to mirror with wet sanding equipment.Polish the hammer face too.Learned a lot about working with base metals.The cold forming was by far my favorite.Got it pretty smooth
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RockIt2Me
has rocks in the head
Sometimes I have to tell myself, "It's not worth the jail time."
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Post by RockIt2Me on Apr 30, 2013 6:28:02 GMT -5
I really do enjoy metalworking. And it can be done on a budget...hammer, anvil, saw, and metal.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Apr 30, 2013 6:39:57 GMT -5
Nancy, I really like that! Can I take your class?
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blackout5783
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Post by blackout5783 on Apr 30, 2013 12:17:53 GMT -5
Awesome cuff! Love the rivets here.
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Post by Toad on May 1, 2013 14:46:04 GMT -5
Nice work. Me like.
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