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Red Bird Enameled Earrings Tutorial(Post)
Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsPosition and emboss pattern on blanks with the Big Shot Jewelry Studio and embossing die. (See Big Shot Embossing blog article)Counter-enamel the blank (fire t ...
Pawrific Enamel Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsPunch a hole in the top corners of your copper blank. File any sharp bits.Clean your blank very well with warm water and Penny Brite.Cut your 22 ga bare copper w ...
Go Round-and-Round Enameled-Copper Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Designer TipsMake two enameled copper washers. You can either use the enamel colors of your choice, or the colors listed in the suggested materials. Follow instruction ...
Kraken Belt Buckle Tutorial(Post)Created by: Elisabeth ValenteDesigner TipsConsider taking a jewelry-making class through a local college or art school. The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight and Simple Soldering: A Beginner's Gui ...
Illuminating Lotus Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Veronica GreenwoodDesigner TipsThoroughly clean your blank with Penny Brite. See our enameling blog article for tips, precautions and basic instructions for preparing the piece for enamel ...
Enameled Orchid Eye Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie Valente Make your Enamel DiskUse the dapping set to dome the copper blank. (See Rings & Things blog post: How to Dap and Dome Metal Jewelry.)Fire the concave (back side) o ...
The North Star Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsCreate a bail using a 5/16" x 3" piece of 24-gauge copper sheet: Cut, file, stamp, punch and ream the holes a bit larger. Use bail-making pliers to bend the sta ...
Fused Spirals Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita Hutchinson Designer TipsLightly dome (dap) the blank in dapping block.How to Dap (Dome)Clean blank with penny brite and dry.Apply counter enamel to back of blank. Fire and allow ...
Night Reflections Enamel Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsUse the smaller end of the 2-hole metal punch to punch a 1/16" hole near the top of the blanks. Be sure to center it, so the earrings hang properly.Clean the bla ...
Pop of Color Enamel Earrings Tutorial(Post)Created by: Summer MelaasNote: We've had great success enameling our 24-gauge brass blanks, but for the most consistent color results, this enamel is best with copper blanks. Designer TipsTexture the ...
99 Luftballons Tutorial(Post)ok, so maybe it's just 2 Red Balloons, not 99...Created by: Summer Melaas and Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsPunch a 1/16" hole in each blank, directly opposite the existing loop or hole.Clean ...
Enameled Hidden Heart Tutorial(Post)Created by: Mollie ValenteMake your Enamel DiskUse the dapping set to dome the copper blank.(See Rings & Things blog post: How to Dap and Dome Metal Jewelry.)Fire the concave (back side) of the c ...
Red Light / Green Light Enamel Earrings(Post)Your Choice: They're balloons, streetlights or lollipops! Created by: Summer Melaas and Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsPunch a 1/16" hole in each blank, directly opposite the existing lo ...
Dark Skies Enameled Pendant Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsUse dapping block to shape blank.After dapping, punch 1/16" hole using the smaller (silver) side of a EuroTool "helicopter" punch.Clean blank with penny brite ...
Delightfully Dotty Enameled Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut copper sheet to size or use a premade copper blank. If you have cut your own blank, punch hole in appropriate location and file edges to remove roughness.C ...
Sun Tea Enameled Pendant Necklace Tutorial(Post)Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsClean the blank with Penny Brite per package instructions. Rinse thoroughly and avoid touching further.Spray klyr fire onto blank, and sift on a base coat of w ...
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Brass Metal Beads, 8mm Round w 2.5mm Hole, Bulk (100 Pieces)
$10.71Raw Brass Since brass is a copper alloy, prolonged contact may discolor the skin of the wearer. Raw brass items will develop a natural patina over time unless sealed. To speed up the patina... -
Brass Metal Beads, 5x5mm Barrel, Large Hole (100 Pieces)
$7.08Raw Brass Raw brass items sometimes have a thin coat of oil. Warm water and detergent (dry to avoid water spots) or alcohol and a cotton ball are all it takes to remove it. Since brass is a copper... -
Raw Brass Jump Ring, Round, 8mm (ounce)
$3.72HINT When you open and close jump rings, twist ends instead of "ovaling" them. This keeps their round shape better, which makes them easier to close neatly. Raw brass items... -
Raw Brass Jump Ring, Round, 4mm (ounce)
$5.40HINT When you open and close jump rings, twist ends instead of "ovaling" them. This keeps their round shape better, which makes them easier to close neatly. Raw brass items... -
Raw Brass Jump Ring, Round, 5mm (ounce)
$4.39HINT When you open and close jump rings, twist ends instead of "ovaling" them. This keeps their round shape better, which makes them easier to close neatly. Raw brass items... -
Raw Brass Jump Ring, Round, Heavy, 4.5mm (ounce)
$4.97HINT When you open and close jump rings, twist ends instead of "ovaling" them. This keeps their round shape better, which makes them easier to close neatly. Raw brass items... -
Brass Blank, 25mm Round, 24-gauge (Each)
$0.40Raw Brass Blanks These blanks require finishing, which might include annealing; decorating (stamping, gluing, etc.); adding holes; filing, sanding, or hammering the edges; polishing and/or... -
Brass Blank, 32mm Round, 24-gauge (Each)
$0.41Raw Brass Blanks These blanks require finishing, which might include annealing; decorating (stamping, gluing, etc.); adding holes; filing, sanding, or hammering the edges; polishing and/or... -
Raw Brass Jump Ring, Round, 10mm (ounce)
$3.72HINT When you open and close jump rings, twist ends instead of "ovaling" them. This keeps their round shape better, which makes them easier to close neatly. Raw brass items... -
Raw Brass Jump Ring, Round, 3mm (ounce)
$7.20HINT When you open and close jump rings, twist ends instead of "ovaling" them. This keeps their round shape better, which makes them easier to close neatly. Raw brass items... -
Raw Brass Jump Ring, Oval, 3x4mm (Pack)
$6.29HINT When you open and close jump rings, twist ends instead of "ovaling" them. This keeps their round shape better, which makes them easier to close neatly. Raw brass items... -
Raw Brass Jump Ring, Round, 6mm (Pack)
$3.88HINT When you open and close jump rings, twist ends instead of "ovaling" them. This keeps their round shape better, which makes them easier to close neatly. Raw brass items...