Hammered gold bead on woven silver chain
Article Abstract:
A fine piece of jewelry can be made out of a fine silver and 22 karat gold. A metalsmith's knowledge about metal's properties, fusion, hand weaving, closer tolerances in measurement, texturing and simple forging are needed to create the jewelry. Step by step instructions are presented.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1998
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Silver & gold "dancer" pin
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The first step in making a 'dancer' pin made of gold and silver is drawing the outline on a heavy paper and cutting it out and using it as a template. After this, the pin outline should be traced directly onto the textured sheet.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1999
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Patterned silver compact
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Directions for making a patterned silver compact, an intermediate-to-advanced project, are given. The 17 steps describe how to cut the metal, smooth it, solder it and finish it.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2000
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