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Little Sprout Necklace Tutorial(Post)
Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor step-by-step illustrated instructions showing how to engrave the pendant, see Rings & Things blog post "Jewelry Making DIY – Make a Micro Engraved Penda ...
Hidden Ecosystem Cuff Bracelet Tutorial(Post)Created by: Cindy Morris Designer Tips Stamp, hammer and punch holes in the copper until you are satisfied.File any sharp edges.Wrap the strip around a small bottle (aspirin size works well ...
Moon and Stars Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsDome (or dap) the brass moon charms.Antique the brass moons with WinOx™ and polish with the "Brilliant" polishing cloth.Thread a bicone crystal and fluted bead ...
Eclipse Cuff Links Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsClip the loop off both moon charms, file smooth, and sand with a 600 grit polishing cloth.Use a dapping block to gently dome the moon charms.Soft solder each mo ...
On the Bias Corrugated Metal Earring Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCorrugate the metal blanks by feeding them through the Tube-Wringer® on the diagonal. Squeeze the hand grip to maintain even pressure while turning the turn key ...
It's Good to Be King Tie Bar Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCut the copper strip to about 2" in length. Use a texture hammer or pattern stamp to apply a random pattern. File the corners and sides until smooth.Soft solder ...
Puppy Love Pin Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsThe Complete Metalsmith (#62-011) provides a useful chart for selecting saw blades. Or scroll down to the comments section of our "Tips for Sawing Sheet Metal w ...
Craters of the Moon Earrings Tutorial(Post)Learn simple but effective techniques to hammer-texture and dome metal disks to create beautiful handmade earrings.Created by: Mollie ValenteHammer and Dome the BlanksPlace a Vintaj blank on the stee ...
Cave Man Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsCarefully plan the cutting pattern. The shape of these cuts creates decorative prongs or tabs to hold the gemstone slab bead.For this design draw the shape to be c ...
Sun Valley Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsMeasure and mark the hanging hole placement near the upper corners of the half-round blanks. These should be set back from the edge about 1/16".Use the hole pun ...
Safe Journey Pendant Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsTo add texture, place the metal blank on the steel block and use the ball end of the hammer to make a lightly hammered surface.After hammering, the meta ...
Rough Around The Edges Hoop Earrings Tutorial(Post)A drawplate is excellent for hardening soft wire without making it brittle, so custom ear wires and handmade hoops are springy and keep their shape.Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut a lengt ...
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EURO TOOL Polishing Cloth, Brilliant (Each)
EURO TOOL$4.97This polishing cloth is included in the Rings & Things Metal Clay Kit which contains 20 types of basic tools, field tested and hand-selected by our staff and resident ACS Master Instructor. See...