Working with a draw plate: intermediate pin making project

Article Abstract:

One of the problems in making brooches and pins is designing a wire pin stem strong enough to penetrate a variety of fabrics and yet thin enough to hang properly. The solution is to use a draw plate to reduce the thickness and strengthen the wire that will be used as a pin.

Equipment and supplies, Jewelry industry, Stickpins

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Leaf and pod pin

Article Abstract:

Attractive leaf and pod pins can be made using translucent gemstones. A 14-gauge sterling silver sheet can be used in making the leaf and the stems. Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare these pins are presented.

Solder and soldering, Soldering, Solders, Burnishing

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Jingle bell rock pin

Article Abstract:

Step-by-step directions are presented for making a silver pin hung with jingle bells and a bezel-set stone. The project requires intermediate metalsmithing skills.

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