Short tips for making jewelry

Wire wrap art - 3 variants of polishing. Video

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Wire wrap art - 3 variants of polishing. Video

Polishing - is the processing of materials to produce a mirror finish surface.Why patina and polished? To identify the the relief, placement of accents and expressive way. But! Solely at the discretion of the author.   I will share my impressions about the three different ways: 1. Maas Polishing Creme. Cream have light lilac color and "technical smell". Probably on purpose, so that no one tried to lick.))) Applied with a dry cloth over the surface. Then you need a good rub and wash with soap and brush in cool water.Rated 5 Stars! Polishing is faster ideal metal for a...

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Making vintage look by patina and polishing. Video.

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Making vintage look by patina and polishing. Video.

Patina on copper jewelry by liver of sulfur I really love this moment - to cover my jewelry by patina and polishing. Shadows become more distinct and pendant looks impressive. I use the liver of sulfur solution. It creates a secure and stable patina. Polishing pads and Maas Polish Cream keep the shine of my jewelry for tlong time.   And about my magic cream for polishing! Keep your hands - be like me. Last week I received many questions about the polishing. And again I am sharing my techniques. I use polishing pads and Maas Metal Polish cream for...

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Patina. Liver of Sulfur - making by yourself. Video

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Patina. Liver of Sulfur - making by yourself. Video

In this video I will teach how to make liver of sulfur and cover with a patina of copper jewelry.1 part baking soda and 1 part of sulfur mix in a ceramic crucible. Heated on the fire until brown. All the while thoroughly. If you see a fire - blow it.Important! Work must necessarily a respirator, goggles and gloves.When the powder is cooled down - fill it with water and store in a bottle with a tight stopper, without air.Pour part of the solution to the water and soak there jewelry. When it goes dark, remove the excess with a...

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Twisting the base for hair pin

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Twisting the base for hair pin

We must use very strong wire 7-8 gauge (3-3,5 mm) for hair pins. Because they have to withstand the load. But working with such a thick wire is difficult. But if you heat the copper, it becomes soft and flexible. And this makes the life of wire worker much easier. Use a very large hammer to make it flat. Use butane torch to heat the wire to the red light. Repeat again to beat with a hammer and heat. After the heating (until the wire is soft), use a bench vise and big pliers. Hold the wire and twist it....

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Twisted wire

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Twisted wire

This is very easy way of making nice twisted wire. We should use soft wire, engraver, vice and hook. Fold the wire in half and press 2 end in the vice. Pull the hook into the loop and engage the engraver at low speed. If you use too thick wire, it's best to rotate it manually, not a tool. This twisted wire is too hard. So you can use butane torch to heat it and make it soft.  

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