It's a marvel to watch and to realize one could do it too without fancy equipment. It'll just take longer. Although I dare say a Dremel will speed things up.
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
This is a neat post. I took a jewelry-making class in my home town through a local designer craft council and they had all the tools you need. You can rent space there after you take the class and use their equipment. This is a nice way to get experience without buying expensive equipment (or doing it slowly by hand!).
ReplyDeleteGreat video Pearl...I make those often and it takes me much longer than 3 minutes... :0)
ReplyDeleteCheers
This is one guy I would pay by the hour. Wonder how long it would take him to wash windows.
ReplyDeleteI've been making some similar bracelets out of hammered Galvanized Flashing from Home Depot. Looks awesome and very inexpensive. Would also like to make them with copper and silver. They really look great covered in polymer clay. Takes me a lot longer than three minutes though. That guy is fast!
ReplyDeleteSistersToo - LOL! I'll bet he doesn't do windows!
ReplyDeleteCindy - the galvanized flashing is an awesome suggestion.
Great video. I made one similar to this but I used a aluminum strip that I bought at Ace Hardware, and since you can't oxidize aluminum I took my black acrylic paint and dabbed it on then wiped off. The paint stayed in the recess textured areas. Now it has an antique look. I've had quite a few compliments on it.
ReplyDeleteOh before I added the paint I ran it through my tumbler for a couple hours. It came out with a beautiful shine.