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I had found several antique watch faces at a show. They laid around in my jewelry box for several months until it finally dawned on me what I wanted to do with them. That's when my series "Nature Takes Over Time" emerged. “Nature Takes Over Time” was inspired by my love of nature and the...
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David, I love that you are so engaging on these topics AND that you show us some fantabulous stones, to boot! Thank you so much. :^D While my Most Beloved man wears some quite ornate pieces, that is definitely not the norm. (yes, I am lucky!) Here's his favorite piece: I've done some other pieces...
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Hi, There are many other alloy compositions for silver, each presents different rigidity and tarnish resistance. Most popular are "sterling silver" (92.5% silver, 7.5% copper) and "fine silver" (99.9% silver). We often make other silver alloys as custom orders for our customers. Examples...
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Hi all! Am new to the forums and I wanted to post my latest piece. The 'fruit' of all my labors :) All sterling and fine silver woven pendant.
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I have recently posted process of making these earrings here . Pls feel free to comment and let me know if there is better way of making it.
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If you have a rolling mill with wire rollers, you can step roll the end. After milling, planish the steps out, then round the wire by planishing. If you are making brooches where the pin stem is integral to the design, this produces a beautiful result. I also find it easier to file a taper if I square...
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I was requested to make a custom wire wrapped necklace and earrings to go with a bracelet I made. I drew up a picture and the customer agreed. This was on a Friday; on Monday she came to me and said she decided she wanted the design different. Since I hadn’t started the piece yet I said ok. I made her...
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I have two free tutorials on how to make glass tile pendants from any photo. If you scroll down... there is a video on how to wire wrap grooved glass tiles. Wire wrapping dvds also available. http://www.createapendant.com/glasstilependanttutorial.htm Matt
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I found a vintage neckace with rhinestones this morning. I picked a few out of the settings and made this. Guess you can call it recycling? Anyway... this pendant was made as I went. It would be classified as freeform wire wrapping. Something I do alot. Matthew Nix
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Made this morning. Free tutorial CLICK HERE
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