Online Jewelry Training Classes for Metalsmiths
Hi there all metalsmith friends,
I hope you're enjoying your days at the bench as much as I do. We have had nearly a month of perfect weather here in Europe.
Bright sunny days makes for happy work in the workshop!
In this newsletter I will cover the topic of rivet making.
In many of my sculptures I use rivets extensively.
A close-up of the small top rivet heads showing the uniformity of the rivets.
This close-up of the thick top rivet heads formed with precision and equal in size.
The wire is placed in the rivet former and cut to an exact length using the wire gauge to make a small flat top rivet.
The hammer taps are spread around the outer edges of the wire, all the while turning the center holder around.
Here a thick top rivet has been tapped into the rivet die former.
Using the ejector pin to release the thick top rivet from the former.
This video demonstrates how to use the River Maker.
The Rivet Maker is beautifully presented in re-purposed Kiaat wood and comes with a charcoal block.
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A three tone ring made of 5 washers.
Here the ring is being riveted.
This photo locket pendant has domed disks and a hinge that have to be aligned with precision. Careful flame control is practiced with the many solder joints.
This landscape pendant can be made with several background options such as blackened silver or titanium. The landscape elements are riveted at different heights to create a depth perspective.
A Russian Wedding Ring remains a firm favorite. It is also known as triple rolling rings and often is made in three metal colors.