Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsUse a permanent marker to draw a few clouds in the sky, and tufts of grass on the ground. (After etching, I thought my tufts of grass looked more like a cityscape, so you may want to use an extra-fine-point Sharpie® for some of the grass.) The lines that look like rain were not drawn; they are simply a result of the ferric chloride etching process.Carefully and thoroughly mask the edges and back of the bracelet with masking tape, duct tape or Sharpie, to …

Created by: Sondra BarringtonDesigner TipsSee the Create a Hinged Metal Memory Journal blog post for a step-by-step tutorial with images.Texturize or etch* various metal pieces for the journal and patina as desired. This project is a great way to use your stash of etched metal bits. Cut decorative circles with disk cutter, punch holes and dap**.For 3/32" diameter tubing, make hinge tabs one-half inch long. Use plenty of cut lube so that your saw blade doesn’t stick going around the tight corners …

Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsUse silhouettes of multiple teapots and teacups to make this design. No two are alike.Use rubber cement to glue the paper images to the metal.Saw vertically at all times and use cut lube; this helps ensure a longer life on the saw blade.For the handles, punch a starter hole with the 2-hole punch. This tool does not deform the metal like plier-style punches.File any rough spots. Jaci created the designs for etching, using a combination rubber stamps and hand-dr …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsMeasure, mark and punch the hanging holes: 3 holes spaced to match the loops of the triangle, and one hole on the bottom.Use a rubber stamp of your choice and the Rings & Things Etching kit to create the etched pendant.Etch as directed following instructions in the kit as well as the Rings & Things metal etching blog post.The pendant is antiqued using Jax Green Patina. You an achieve a similar look using Vintaj's "Weathered Copper" Patina Kit (#86-4 …

These fun etched copper earrings were cut out with shears (a jeweler's saw would also work great) and then the resist was hand-drawn with Sharpie, in the patterns of toes and thigh-high stockings.Created by: Noryan Baker & Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCut the metal into the desired shapes and file edges smooth.Apply the design wth a permanent marking pen (such as a Sharpie®). The metal covered with permanent ink does not etch.Punch holes in metal as pictured and patina.Use jump rings to connec …