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Solid Metal Sphere Jewelry Making Tool Tip

Making a Solid Metal Sphere (Bead)

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Solid Metal Sphere Jewelry Making Tool Tip

Making a Solid Metal Sphere

- Sphere size is determined by the ball frazer size and the addition of sufficient metal to form a completely round ball.

- With a ball frazer burr half a cup in a charcoal block.

- Melt the metal in the cup with a reducing flame.

- Let the ball cool and then dip it into pickle.

- Charcoal absorbs oxygen ensuring that the surface of the ball is smooth.

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