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Q: Can I make earring wires from stainless steel wire? If so, explain the challenges and what gauge wire to use. Will it harden when hammered?
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Ask the Experts Wirework Q&A
Q: I am playing around with wire to make earrings. I need to flatten the ends. Which type of hammer would do the best job. I just purchased a chasing hammer with a flat other end. Is there something better?
Earrings
Hand-cut druzy agate drops dangle from artfully hammered 14Kt gold-filled wire, forming elegant squiggles in these chic and modern ear wires.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Boldly colored faceted cube beads evoke futuristic circuits and binary pathways. Gold-plated findings add sleek, tech-inspired elegance.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Master the art of crafting soldered, hammered jewelry with this striking necklace and earring set. Follow the instructions to create a statement-making look.
Getting Started with Hammers
Discover how to choose the perfect hammer for each jewelry-making project with Patti in this product spotlight video. She introduces the chasing hammer, mallet, texture hammer, and ball peen hammer to help you select the right tool for every job.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Explore the understated elegance of Crystal Passions® crystal AB beads, softly gleaming in this earthy necklace, accented with sterling silver touches.
Earrings
Twinkling stars cascade merrily from these playful earrings, offering a look that is both luxurious and whimsical.
Necklace and Earring Set
Indulge in the enchanting allure of amethyst with this exquisite necklace and earring set, resonating with captivating mystery and depth.
Collar-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Create this tantalizing triangle design by combing pre-made copper elements and bent wire shapes. The result is an airy necklace with plenty of movement.
Bracelet
Glistening with tiny crystals reminiscent of ice, this chic bracelet is sure to enchant. The freeform rectangles of pink and white druzy agate contrast beautifully with the open circles of hammered silver, weaving a captivating pattern.
5 Ways to Make a Bail for Your DIY Jewelry
Jewelry designer Patti presents five ways to make a bail, including a folded component bail, hammered and rolled wire bail, layered jump ring bail and more.
Ask the Experts Half-Hard and Full-Hard Wire Uses Q&A
Q: Would you please explain the differences of sterling silver wire dead soft/half hard and what type of projects they are best suited for. Thank you much!
Ask the Experts Hammering Metals Q&A
Q: Please tell me what tool to use for a hammered look on metals like sterling silver and gold-filled?
Ask the Experts Hinged Earwires Q&A
Q: I purchased a pair of hammered sterling silver earrings online for my daughter. The earrings have a bar closure that broke off (the bar and hinge). I have made a lot of jewelry myself. I tried to replace them with something similar, but could not find anything here on line. How can I repair them?
Ask the Experts Viking Knit Q&A
Q: I have learned to make Viking knit chain and want to move from craft wire to gold-filled, sterling silver, or fine silver. I like 26 gauge but I'm not sure if I should use dead-soft or half-hard. After weaving, I draw the wire through a drawplate to even out the weave and stretch/thin the chain. It may be drawn through 2-8 times depending on how thin I want the final result to be. Hammering would deform the chain. Any recommendations? I'm also looking for appropriate end caps for the chain.
Ask the Experts Wire Hardening Jump Rings Q&A
Q: I'm learning wirework. Each book leaves out one of the finer points: you can work-harden jump rings with a plastic/rubber mallet. However, do you tap the ring or hit it? How often--1 to 2 or 5 to 6? I'm not able to get to classes, so must teach myself. I appreciate any help you can give.
Ask the Experts Metalsmithing Q&A
Q: I love the look of hand hammered brass washers from the hardware store. Do you have any tricks or tools for texturing both sides?
Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Q: I like to make my own earwires and findings from sterling wire. I've heard of tumbling them to harden them, but is this necessary? If so, how do I go about doing that? What equipment do I need to strengthen sterling findings (without changing their texture)? Thank you!
Ask the Experts Metal Stamping Q&A
Q: I just started metal stamping and am having some difficulties ... the stamps don't seem to be going through well enough to leave a good impression. If I hit it harder, though, it is bending the metal. Is the problem with the stamping blanks I am using, or are they all about the same?
Ask the Experts Work Harden Q&A
Q: I am trying to use argentium wire for wire wrapping--I cannot straighten it--it has a mind of its own--should I anneal it?
Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Q: We make silverware jewelry. We like to use gemstones in the center of our bracelets. After wearing for awhile, the wire breaks. I have tried different wire, etc. but have not solved the problem. We use the half hard 24-gauge sterling. Another jeweler suggested we try using virgin silver wire and then tumbling our pieces to work-harden. How do you tumble the finished product without damaging the stones? I cannot figure out a way to tumble the piece without the stone set. Is there a product to cover and protect the stones, etc while polishing?
Also, I have tried a few different methods trying to get a gloss on polished gemstones when they are not premium grade. Is there a product that we can use on a Ruby to add luster which will harden and not damage the stone? The last one I tried I thought was the answer, however, after a few weeks the surface seem to soften. Thanks.
Embossing
The process of raising a domed design on the front of a piece of metal by beating it from behind with punches and a hammer.
Repousse
Patterns or decorations achieved with punches or chasing hammers.