Products tagged with 'metalsmithing'

Foldforming is a technique that lets you turn a flat sheet of metal into a three dimensional object. This way of manipulating sheet metal can also add a lot of texture to it. In this tutorial we will fold a piece of metal sheet many times to give it a eye catching texture. We will add to this texture with stamped designs intermixed with the folds. Once finished with the textured metal sheet we will cut out and shape a pair of round cabochons and a tear-shaped one. The cabochons will then be framed in sterling silver using a combination bezel-tab setting for a spectacular set of earrings and pendant. The step-by-step instructions includes how to apply and preserve colored patinas for a different look on the copper cabochons. This tutorial is an instant downloading PDF file. It has 16 pages, 54 photos and life size template of all the components. For intermediate skill students.

Number 2-Handmade one-of-a-kind sterling silver and turquoise saddle ring, size 11. The body of the ring is textured with a fused silver pattern of tiny sticks. The pattern is different in every ring. The ring band is 28mm (1 1/16”) at its widest. The long oval turquoise is a perfect centerpiece for this wide band ring. The ring is a very comfortable size 11. Thanks to its open back design, it can be slightly adjusted to a bigger size.

Number 1 Handmade one-of-a-kind sterling silver and turquoise saddle ring, size 10. The body of the ring is textured with a fused silver pattern of tiny sticks. The pattern is different in every ring. The ring band is 23mm (7/8”) at its widest. The long oval turquoise is a perfect centerpiece for this wide band ring. The ring is a very comfortable size 10. Thanks to its open back design, it can be slightly adjusted to a bigger size.

Striking torch fired pendant in bright green and black. The handmade sterling silver bail has been oxidized to emphasize the texture. The pendant comes on a stainless steel cable with a sterling silver clasp. The big bail half ring is big enough to accommodate a 10-gauge neck wire (as seen in the second photo) or any other type of chain or cord 4mm diameter or less. The enamel piece is: 60 x 28mm Total length of the pendant is: 82mm The necklace is: 47 cm (18 ½”) long

These bold earrings were fired twice to enamel both front and back in black first. A thick coat of bright green was sifted over a stencil onto the front of each piece. After carefully removing the stencil, the pieces were fired one final time. The hand fabricated sterling silver tops were oxidized to show the texture detail. This pair comes with comfort clutch sterling silver-silicon backings. The enameled pieces are: 32 x 32mm Total length of earrings: 51mm

I wanted a pair of stud earrings that where small enough to have some type of metal or beaded dangles. One of the ideas I had, was making some small “organic” element without having to cast from “live” plants. Experimenting to make these “twigs” was fun, and opened a whole new set of ideas to try out. Like using the “twigs” with foldformed copper leaves dangles. The metal leaves could be enameled or treated with colored patinas. The twig circles can also be used with lampwork drops, head pins with or without threaded beads. So if you have off-mandrel drops or glass head pins this is the project for you!