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  March 17, 2018

  HOW TO MAKE A METAL BROOCH FRAME - Edmund Massow

  Trish White - March 17, 2018 - 0 replies

  Making a Metal Brooch...  moreMaking a Metal Brooch Frame
  
  
  
  by Edmund Massow
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  This is a metal frame for a brooch which can be made without any soldering. Findings can be glued or riveted to the back of the frame.
  
  
  Fig 1. Bend over frame made from silver she...  
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  March 17, 2018

  ENAMELING COPPER BALLS - Edmund Massow

  Trish White - March 17, 2018 - 0 replies

  Enameling Copper...  moreEnameling Copper Balls
  
  
  
  by Edmund Massow
  
  
  
  
  
  In this article Edmund Massow writes about the process of enameling copper balls. Read through for this interesting take on enameling copper balls used for jewelry and other uses.
  Anneal the copp...  
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  March 17, 2018

  HOW TO MAKE A BEZEL - Edmund Massow

  Trish White - March 17, 2018 - 0 replies

  How to Make a...  moreHow to Make a Bezel
  
  
  
  by Edmund Massow
  
  
  
  
  
  There are several ways to make a “box-setting” for enameled work pieces. This is one way on how to make a bezel.
  
  The piece you are setting should be finished, because every piece gets a bit larger...  
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  March 17, 2018

  HOW TO MAKE A FRAME FOR ENAMEL PIECES-Edmund Massow

  Trish White - March 17, 2018 - 0 replies

  How to Make a Frame for Enamel...  moreHow to Make a Frame for Enamel Pieces
  
  
  
  by Edmund Massow
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  How to Make a Frame for Enamel Pieces
  The instruction below is addressed to people who have little experience in metalworking. It is presented to you as simply as possibl...  
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  November 5, 2017

  PATINAS -

  Trish White - November 5, 2017 - 0 replies

  How to get the Blackest Patina - by Kerry Bogert
  
  
  
  https://www.interweave.com/article/jewelry/get-blackest-black-patina-metal
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  October 24, 2015

  HAND Finishing Tips - by Lexi Erickson

  Trish White - October 24, 2015 - 0 replies

   
  Metalsmithing Techniques: The Zen of Hand Finishing - by Lexi...  more 
  Metalsmithing Techniques: The Zen of Hand Finishing - by Lexi Erickson
   
   
   
  
   
  Once upon a time I was the Queen of High Polish. My university professor taught that the high polish was the hardest finish to achieve, so th...  
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  October 3, 2015

  Metalsmith Techniques Pages

  Garfield Stinvil - October 3, 2015 - 0 replies

  SAW BLADE CHART & Drill Size for Piercing
  From Mark Nelson - Rio Grande Technical Dept. This chart is a real life-saver. Just find the blade recommended for the gauge thickness of the metal you are sawing. Generally speaking, if you are cutt . . .
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  June 20, 2015

  Edge raised framing

  Edmund Massow - May 24, 2012 - 5 replies

  In the Attach (see bottom) you'll find a description how to make frames for enamel jewelry without soldering
  Edmund
  Edge Raised Framing
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  October 5, 2014

  Sorting Precious Metal Scrap Saves MONEY - Eddie Bell - Rio Gran

  Trish White - October 5, 2014 - 0 replies

  Rio Grande was founded more than 60 years ago by my father, Saul Bell. A jeweler for more than 80 years, Saul was involved in every imaginable aspect of the jewelry industry, including manufacturing, diamond-setting, watch-making, wholesaling and retailin...
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  July 19, 2014

  REPOUSSÉ & CHASING TUTORIAL - - by Chris Hierholzer

  Trish White - June 27, 2012 - 8 replies

   
  Join me in learning an ancient metalsmith technique called Repoussé & Chasing-
  My first exposure to the process was through my grandfather Carl in 1962. I have used it off and on since then, but it takes a lifetime of constant practice to master thi...