This quick video tutorial shows you How to Make Silver Balls from your left over scrap silver.
It's surprising how simple and quick it is to make Silver Balls, let us know what you think!
How to Make Silver Balls From Scrap Silver – Free Video Tutorial
How to Solder an Ear Post – Free Video Tutorial
This is a short Video Tutorial which shows you How to Solder an Ear Post.
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How to Make an Ear Wire – Free Video Tutorial
Here is a quick Video Tutorial which shows you How to Make an Ear Wire.
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Wirework For Beginners Part 1
In part one of this series you will learn how to make a loop, how to make basic findings: a simple clasp; a double wire stronger clasp; a hook and eye and more simple wirework techniques. This will give you the confidence to move onto more complex projects.
Sterling Silver Wire Heart with Swarovski Crystals
Wire work Project 1 :- Learn how to make this beautiful silver wire heart using a round form and basic pliers. This can then be formed into a Pendant or make two for a pair of Earrings
Caged Bead Earrings made with Sterling Silver and Swarovski Crystal
Learn how to cage a bead and decorate with a silver spiral. Step by step instructions will teach you how to make this beautiful pair of earrings using a basic set of pliers.
Silver Jewellery Making for Beginners Part 1
Welcome to the first four lessons in our Jewellery Making Series - 'Silver Jewellery Making for Beginners Part 1.
The first 4 lessons cover: Marking Out, Cutting Out, Filing and Emerying and Finishing.
Lesson 1 :- Marking Out
In this video which Delia recorded, you will learn the various methods of transferring designs onto your metal including: use of double sided sticky tape; transferring complex designs using carbon paper, and the pin prick method. Also covered in this lesson: how to draw straight lines, parallel lines, and circles using steel tools.
Lesson 2 :- Cutting Out (Piercing)
In this video tutorial, Delia shows you how to fit your blade to the saw frame, correct seating position which is important to avoid back problems. How to saw straight lines, right angles and curves. How to pierce out inner shapes. What to do if the blade gets stuck.
Lesson 3 :- Filing and Emerying
The skills of filing and the use of emery paper will be covered in this video tutorial. Delia will also show you which file to use for which job and the effective use of emery paper using the lapping technique. You will begin to learn how to use filing as a way of enhancing the design of your piece and how to create a 3D effect.
Lesson 4 :- Finishing
In this video, Janet will cover various different methods of finishing a piece. The high shine finish, satin and matt finishes will be shown. The motor polisher, hand held polisher, burnisher, garyflex and wire wool will all be used to demonstrate the various finishes.
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