What is on your jeweler's bench Wednesday
Today for What is on your jeweler's bench Wednesday I started to punch out more 18 gauge copper blanks for branding, tags, attribute charms and pendants. Each will be hammer textured and stamped so the imperfections just add to the over all desired effect.
A Pepetool disc cutter along with a 2-lb brass hammer to punch each disc out. The brass is softer than steel and you have less chance of chipping or totally destroying your punches. www.riogrande.com now carries Swanstrom square, rectangle, oval and heart shapes. Eventually a hydraulic press is going to find it's way to the studio.
makes me smile :)
makes me smile :)
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