Riveting jewelry ideas

Two years ago I gave my good friend Anita a Gracebourne gift certificate so that she could order anything she wanted in my store, including custom work! She chose a custom pendant, but really had no idea of a style, so she let me pick. Ok, it took me two years to get it together. Anita's Epic Necklace. Hope it was worth the wait! I used a few different skills in its construction, so I thought I would share them on my blog for anyone who would like to try a similar piece. It's not too…

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Copper, Polymer Clay Image Transfer of an Albrecht Durer Painting. Sawn, Forged, Riveted, Hydraulic Press

Riveting and piercing

Cold connections like riveting are ideal for working with materials that can't be near a torch flame. They also provide an opportunity and method for adding movement to your jewelry designs. So even for jewelry designers who can solder, cold connections are an important skill to master.

copper and silver flower pendant

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Here’s another older tutorial I’ve put together ~ Hope it helps! Let’s Rivet Earrings ~ Here are my 6 components to decide how to put together ~ I’ve chosen to start with these ~ Here are a few ideas! Now that I’ve decided how I want to put them together…. I texture or shape my […]