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Tag Archives: silver

Jewelry Tutorial #1: How to make a hook and eye clasp

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this jewelry tutorial I will show you how to make a hook and eye clasp for your jewelry.

If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below.

Thanks for watching!

Posted in Tutorials | Tagged clasp, silver, wire

Jewelry Tip #11: How to Anneal Silver Sheet

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this “Tip of the Day” I will show you how to use a permanent marker and torch color to determine when silver is adequately annealed.

Thanks for watching!

Posted in Featured, Tips | Tagged annealing, permanent marker, silver, soldering, sterling

Jewelry Tip #10: Annealing Wire

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this “Tip of the Day” I will show you how to anneal wire by making a “nest” and what to look for to know that it is annealed.

Thanks for watching!

Posted in Featured, Tips | Tagged annealing, copper, silver, solder, soldering, torch, wire

Jewelry Tip #2: Identifying Silver Wire

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this “Tip of the Day” tutorial I will show you how to differentiate between sterling silver and fine silver using a torch.

Please note: I meant to say tarnish instead of firescale.

If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below.

Thanks for watching!

Posted in Featured, Tips | Tagged silver, sterling, torch, video, wire

Tools I Love and Use

Jeweler’s Saw Frame
Deep-throat Saw Frame
Laser Gold Saw Blades
Bench Pin - Studio Flux
Chasing Hammer-Fretz (for general work)
Chasing Hammer-SC Studios (for chasing and repousse)
Bench Block
Classic Jewelers Kit- Foredom Flex Shaft
Stone Setting kit - Foredom
Sanding Discs

Recent Posts

  • Making Chasing and Repousse´ Tools
  • Chasing and Repousse´
  • The Rivited Portrait Pendant Trailer
  • How to Finish Jewelry
  • How to Make Hinges

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