I don't know about you but having to order rivets specially for jewelry making can be a pain. But I loved the idea from Tracy Stanley, the designer and author of the wire and metal book I reviewed not too long ago. She showed in this tutorial how easy it is to use just regular hardware store escutcheon pins as nail rivets.
Once most of the nail shaft is cut off, then patient tapping with the riveting hammer is the key to setting it.
Just learning how to rivet will increase your creative options. Wire and riveting are the two most useful cold connection techniques.
Her book, Exploring Metal Jewelry is chockful of tips and tricks and above all, awesome inspirations once you master those skills. No need for torch work!
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Before You Go:
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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Once most of the nail shaft is cut off, then patient tapping with the riveting hammer is the key to setting it.
Just learning how to rivet will increase your creative options. Wire and riveting are the two most useful cold connection techniques.
Her book, Exploring Metal Jewelry is chockful of tips and tricks and above all, awesome inspirations once you master those skills. No need for torch work!
Disclosure
I receive books and products for review. I also receive a small fee for any products purchased through affiliate links. This goes towards the support of this blog and to provide resource information to readers. The opinions expressed are solely my own. They would be the same whether or not I receive any compensation.
Before You Go:
- Great Riveting Tutorials for Jewelry Making
- How to Use a Center Finder to Make Riveted Earrings
- How to Set Rivets and Snaps on Leather the Easy Way
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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Looks like fun, I will have to try that!
ReplyDeleteI also really like the TierraCast 2-part compression rivets. They were designed for use with leather but they work with metal.
I have been using brass nail heads as rivets for a few years now and they offer so many new and exciting use possibilities. Some take a bit more work to flare out the shank, but they are so worth it. And the best part, because they come from the hardware store, they are much cheaper than some riveting jewelry components!
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great idea and so much cheaper!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this Pearl!