Make Necklaces

Posted on October 15th, 2008 by admin in Make Necklaces | 1 Comment »


How To Make Necklaces of Flat Coils

Make necklaces coiled units using 18 gauge wire.

Cut twenty wire lengths 6 inches.

Make twenty flat coils, winding the wire five times to make necklaces individual units. Leave 3/8 inch wire end on each unit (Figure A)

Let 1/2 inch of the outside wire rest on the back of the coil.  Bend flat against the coil (Figure B)

Cut the wire 3/8 inch from the edge of the coil to the end of the wire.  Make a 1/8 inch ring on the other wire end (Figure C)

Join the coiled units with 1/4 inch rings to make the chain (Figure D)

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Cut a wire length 3 inches.

Bend in the center and bring the ends together.

Make a hook on the looped end and a ring on each wire end. (Firgure E)

Link to one end of the chain.

To fasten, hook the catch to the last ring on the other end of the chain.

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Make Rings

Posted on October 14th, 2008 by admin in Make Rings | 1 Comment »


One can make rings out of various materials. Here are the steps to make rings out of flat coils:

Use 18 gauge silver wire to make rings shank

Measure the finger with ring sizes. The ring shown is a 5 1/2 ring size.

Cut three lengths of wire 2 1/2 inches long.

Solder the wires together on the ends 1/4 inch to hold them even.

Solder the three lengths together.

File and smooth with emery cloth.

To make rings shape – bend around a ring mandrel on size #6 (a half size larger than the finished ring) with the solder on the inside of the ring.

Saw the wires where they overlap.

Join the ends and solder together.

To make rings ornament

Cut a length of wire 8 inches long and another length 6 inches long.

Make flat coils on the ends of A and B with holding ends in the jig 1/4 inch.

Wind the coils toward each other and the holding ends on the same side.

Cut the holding ends.

Loop the center of A and B on a 1/16 inch mandrel, with the coils on the outside.

Unit A should measure 1 inch by 1 inch, and B 3/4 inch by 3/4 inch.

Turn the A loop 3/8 inch, and the B loop 1/4 inch.

Insert B through A, press together between square nose pliers so they lie flat.

Solder together.

Hook AB over the joint of the shank and solder together.

Turn the looped end toward the coils.

File the inside smooth and finish with emery to make ring smooth.

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Make Bracelets

Posted on October 13th, 2008 by admin in Make Bracelets | No Comments »


Make bracelets of twisted wire with domes.  This is a fun way to make bracelets that are very decorative and interesting.

First make bracelets wires

Using 14 gauge copper wire cut three 15 inch lengths of wire.

Hold 3 inches of the ends in the jaws of the table vise. Clamp 3 inches of the other loose ends in the jaws of the hand vise. Hold taut and give the hand vise twenty-four full turns.

Make a flat wire coil on each wire end. Cut the 1/4 inch holding end even with the coil. Raise the center of the coil on a lead block with a dapping die punch and tin the raised center.

 

Next make bracelets domes

Using 24 gauge silver sheet cut and dome six 3/8 inch disks.

File the base of the domes even.

Tin the inside of the domes.

Flux the tinned surface of the domes and coils.

Lay one of the coil ends on the screen and hot plate.

Place a dome on each coil and solder together.

Repeat the above process on the other end.

Hold the head of a wooden mallet in the jaws of the table vise.

Bend the twisted wire length around the mallet to make bracelets form.

Shape to fit the arm. Curve one end with round nose pliers. 

Bend the other end. The coils must lie flat on the arm.

Next make bracelets silver wrap

Using 22 gauge silver wire cut three 15 inch lengths.

Wind a wire in the first groove of the twist. Leave one inch of the wire free on each end.

Coil the silver wire in every third groove between the copper wires.

Pull the wire tight during the coiling process. Repeat the above with the other wire lengths.
 
Coil the loose ends.

 

Solder the coils on the back under the domes.

Smooth any rough surfaces with a file and emery cloth.

Rub the domes with fine pumice powder to remove scratches.

Polish with metal polish. Finish with chamois skin.

Lacquer the twisted wire to make bracelets shine.

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Make Jewelry

Posted on October 11th, 2008 by admin in Make Jewelry | No Comments »


The Make Jewelry Blog is a guide for those who wish to make jewelry of silver and other metals. It will introduce them to the jewelry making skills and processes of an ancient and honorable craft which has unlimited possibilities.

An interesting feature of this type of craft work is that from the beginning, with a few essential tools, materials, and simple working drawings, one can learn to really make jewelry that is beautiful and wearable. As in any craft, practice is necessary in order to acquire the workmanship which will give good results. To this end the processes used to make jewelry should be repeated many times.

If you peruse through the Make Jewelry Blog you will find a number of ideas which can be combined in various ways to make new designs. The transition from these jewelry projects to independent planning can be accomplished by experimenting with units of metal which vary in size, shape and texture until a good workable design has been arranged. Then the sequence of the processes can be determined and the working plan made. In this way, the beginner will build up knowledge of the craft which will inspire him or her to make finer jewelry and do more finished work.

All good jewelry designers, consciously or unconsciously, are influenced by the design of the past and by the art forms and practices of their contemporaries. The designer not only studies the objects made of the material in which he works, but also designs made in other mediums to make jewelry designs that are unique and unusual.

Natural forms also give him inspiration. As the fashion in dress changes through the years, so will the styles in jewelry change, but a beautifully designed and well constructed piece of jewelry is always good. It may be laid aside for a time in favor of a newer piece, but will be treasured and worn again, as we might wear our grandmother’s charms and lockets with pleasure and pride.

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How To Cap a Stone

Posted on March 6th, 2010 by admin in Make Pendants | No Comments »

26 gauge silver sheet

Cut and dome a 1/4 inch disk A. The size of the disk depends upon the stone B.

Place the dome on a lead block with the cup up. Punch a hole in the center C. File the rough edge of the hole D.

22 gauge silver wire

Make a loop in a short length of wire E.

Insert the ends through the hole in the dome F.

Spread the wire against the sides of the cup G.

Bend the dome slightly oval to fit the stone.

Insert adhesive tape in the loop.

Apply liquid cement inside the cup.

Bind the dome to the stone to form a cap H.

Remove the tape when the cement is dry.

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Making an Identification Tag

Posted on February 15th, 2010 by admin in Make Necklaces | No Comments »

Identification Tag
22 gauge copper sheet 2 inches square

Tin one side.

Saw two 5/8 inch disks.

20 gauge silver sheet3/4 of an inch square

Tin one side.

Transfer the pattern of the initial to the silver.

Saw to pattern.

File all edges smooth.  Finish with emery cloth.

Apply flux to the tinned surface.

Place on the untinned side of the copper disk, and hold with cotter pins.

Lay on an iron screen with the initial side down and place on a hot plate until the solder melts.

Identification Tag
18 gauge silver wire

Make four wire units.

Flux the tinned surface of the second disk.

Place the four units on the fluxed surface. 

Melt the solder with the soldering iron, enough to hold the units in place.

Flux the tinned surface of the two disks again. Hold the disks together with cotter pins.  

Make sure the edges of the disks are even and the initial is straight with the center loop.

Lay on a screen and hot plate until the solder melts. This will show in a bright metallic line
between the joined edges.

Let the metal cool before removing from the screen.

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Two Chains Made From Wire Units

Posted on February 13th, 2010 by admin in Make Necklaces | No Comments »

Chain of round rings
18 gauge wire

Determine the number of units required for the chain.

Cut a 2 1/2 inch length of wire for each unit.

Coil the wire once around the end of the mandrel.

Hold in the jaws of the table vise. Coil the wire length around the mandrel by hand.

Remove the coil from the mandrel.

Insert a flat steel tool between the last ring on each end of the coil to make a space.  

Turn the rings at right angles to the coil with square nose pliers.

Link the units together to form the chain. Bring the wire ends to the center of the coil with round nose pliers.

Chain of shaped units
18 gauge wire

Place the jig in the jaws of the table vise.  

Insert a wire end in the hole X. Bring the wire between 1 and 2. 

Coil around 1.

Carry the wire to 2 and make a coil.  

Pull the wire to make the coil tight.

Reverse the position of the coil so the wire in X is pointing up and pull the end to tighten the coil.

Remove the unit from the pegs.

Cut the wire ends where they meet the center wire.  

Press between the jaws of the square nose pliers, so they lie flat.

Place the unit on 3.

Draw rings together with the tips of the round nose pliers.

 

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Vintage Jewelry

Posted on April 3rd, 2009 by admin in Make Jewelry | No Comments »

Vintage is the new bellybutton. Whether you’re at a bar, a local coffee house, bookstore, or record store, you’re bound to find someone sporting some kind of vintage clothing or accessory. But where do they find this magnificent vintage jewelry?

Vintage jewelry is an ever-increasing trend and lots of women are going further than just bracelets and necklaces, and finding antique brooches and wonderful pendants to add to their personal style. The most popular places in the world for vintage jewelry are regions were indie music is most prevalent.

How Do I know something is Vintage?

For something to be considered vintage, it has to be between thirty to one hundred years old. Basically anything from the Victorian era to the 1980’s is considered vintage. Trifari, Haskell, Eisenberg, Coro, Hobe, Boucher, DeMario, and Weiss are some of the big names in vintage jewelry designers. Vintage jewelry can be purchased from an online jewelry store and the great thing about it: its one-of-a-kind.

Dorothy M. Kezar once said: “those who cannot remember the fashions of the past are condemned to buy them again, at retail!” The whole idea behind buying vintage is that vintage is crafted with better care.

Popular Vintage Jewelry
 
You can get your hands on so much interesting vintage jewelry and the great thing about it, is it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Instead of buying pricy diamond jewelry or diamond stud earrings, you can go with a gorgeous pair of Trifari rhinestone earrings, which are only $32. There are also so many choices of Bakelite bracelets, lockets and bangles. Bangles are usually thin and make a pretty chime sound as they clang together on your wrist. 
There is a certain old-fashioned charm to men with pocket watches and old vintage wrist watches, so that could always be a good gift idea.

Silver art-deco rings and gold cameo rings are really delightful and original too.

You can also match your winter coat with a vintage brooch or vintage figure pins

Keep Your Vintage Jewelry Clean

Shouldn’t vintage jewelry look old because it is old? Well, yes, but it doesn’t have to look dirty. Also, vintage jewels can be very valuable so keep them in as good condition as possible. The first cleaning rule for keeping your vintage jewelry clean is to refrain from using soap, vinegar or water. It makes the stones and the metal dull. Make sure that after you clean your jewelry to keep it dry, using a hair dryer or a towel. Finally, use a proper jewelry cleaner and brush with soft bristles to remove stains. Cotton swabs can also work. The trick is to make sure to be delicate with your precious vintage jewelry.

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Sawing a coil into links for a chain Chain of round rings

Posted on January 30th, 2009 by admin in Make Necklaces | No Comments »

Make a round coil of wire.

Insert a wooden core in the coil.

Place the coil in the ring clamp.

Hold the clamp in the jaws of the table vise.

Place a # 1 blade in the saw frame and saw the coil into rings. Hold a ring on each side of the opening with
the pliers. Push the ends beyond each other, then together.

Single Chain

Close 2/3, the number required. Open 1/3 the width of the wire. Hook the open ring through the two closed rings. Close the open ring to make an even joint.

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Jewelry Making Guide for Beginners

Posted on January 6th, 2009 by admin in Make Jewelry | No Comments »

Jewelry Making Guide for Beginners

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Contents

METALS 1
Copper — Brass — Silver — Iron — Tin
TOOLS 3
THE BASIC PROCESSES 8
Sawing, 8 — Piercing, 10 — Filing, 12
Soldering, 14— Cleaning, Polishing,
and Finishing, 16
DECORATIVE PROCESSES 17
Wire Work, 17 — Wire Twisting, 18
— Making a Round Wire Coil, 20
— Making a Flat Wire Coil, 22
— Making Disks and Domes, 40
— Cutting Disks, 40 — Punching
Domes, 40
JEWELRY MAKING    24
BARRETTES
Barrette with Flat Coils of Wire, 38
Bowknot Barrette of Metal, 51
BRACELETS
Bracelet of Twisted Wire and Flat
Coils, 37
Bracelet Band with Dangles of Flat
Coils and Beads, 39
Bracelet of Twisted Wire and Domes, 46
Bracelet Chain of Round Rings and
Shaped Units with Stone Charms, 25
BROOCHES
Butterfly Brooch of Copper and Brass
with Tapered Coil, 54
Butterfly Brooch of Silver with Crimped
Edge and Tapered Coil, 55
BUCKLE AND BUTTONS
Buckle and Buttons of Domes, 45
CHAINS
Chain of Round Rings, 24
Chain of Shaped Units and Round Rings, 26
Chain of Metal Strips and Round Rings, 31
Chain of Onyx Beads and Coiled Units, 33
Chain of Oval Links with Center Twist, 43
Chain of Tubes, Wire Units and Round Rings, 56
Chain of Onyx Beads Linked with Round Rings, 57
CHARMS
Charm with Identification Initial, 27
Charms Mounted with Stones, 28, 29
Charm for Good Luck, 30
NECKLACES
Necklace of Flat Coiled Units Linked with
Round Rings, 35
Necklace of Disks and Domes Linked with Oval
Ring with Center Twist, 42
PENDANTS
Pendant Cross of Tubing, Dome and Units, with
Chain of Metal Strips and Round Rings, 31
Pendant of Onyx with Chain of Shaped Units
and Onyx Beads, 32
Pendant with Metal Cup and Stone held by Cord
and Beads, 50
Pendant Foliated Cross of Tubing, Dome and Wire
Units, with Chain of Tubing, Wire Units and
Round Rings, 56
RINGS
Ring of Flat Coils, 34
Ring with Flat Coil, Dome and Bead, 47
Ring with Oblong Flat Stone, 52
Ring with Stone Irregular in Shape, 53
SCARF HOLDERS
Scarf Holder of Twisted Wire and Flat Coils, 36
Scarf Holder of Raised Metal, Domes and Wire, 44
SLIDE
Slide for Sport Tie of Metal with Stone, and
Tapered Coils, 48
DESIGNING    59
SOURCES OF SUPPLY    65
INDEX    67
 
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