tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359910632993336949.post1897634240931615971..comments2023-07-28T00:57:50.434-07:00Comments on SCJ Jewelry Design: A Riveting Rivets Class! (Yes, the pun is intended)SCJ Jewelry Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13188989077414402137noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359910632993336949.post-56976447861010659822009-06-13T11:42:56.395-07:002009-06-13T11:42:56.395-07:00I loved!!!Congratulations!I loved!!!Congratulations!MartaCoimbrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16261482091125882820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359910632993336949.post-90786632122581536412009-04-03T20:32:00.000-07:002009-04-03T20:32:00.000-07:00What a great description of the process, Sandy! I ...What a great description of the process, Sandy! I could use some metal pounding to work out some stress for sure. The bracelet is very cool!Jill MacCorklehttp://jillmaccorkle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359910632993336949.post-5007643366679765772009-04-03T10:02:00.000-07:002009-04-03T10:02:00.000-07:00Hi Kathleen and Carolyn,Thanks for your comments a...Hi Kathleen and Carolyn,<BR/>Thanks for your comments and suggestions! Mis-mathced earrings are a great idea!<BR/><BR/>Carolyn,<BR/>I used some leftover jump rings that I store bought a long time ago for a byzantine bracelet that I made. The best jump ring tool I've used is handmade by Dave Arens. It's available through emailing him; he doesn't have a website. Here's a link from another site though, that explains his tool and how to use it. It has great photos. http://www.desiredcreations.com/howTo_TLKoilKutter.htm <BR/><BR/>Dave's email address is mailto:gemstonesetc@gainbroadband.com<BR/><BR/>For the mixed metal components, I used 24 gauge sheet metal in copper, red brass and sterling. They get very stiff and sturdy from the hammering and tumbling process. I usually buy my metals from Riogrande.comSCJ Jewelry Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13188989077414402137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359910632993336949.post-33718410070332784382009-04-03T08:43:00.000-07:002009-04-03T08:43:00.000-07:00Sandy, That is one gorgeous bracelet!!! You did a ...Sandy, That is one gorgeous bracelet!!! You did a fabulous job. I love all the textures.I have to get one of those hammers. Making jewelry seems to be a never ending quest for tools.<BR/><BR/>Can I ask what gauge of metal you used? Your jump rings are so perfect. What method do you use to make them?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing,<BR/>Carolyn ;o)Fanciful Expressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253388140222798067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359910632993336949.post-69613052032148571622009-04-03T06:49:00.000-07:002009-04-03T06:49:00.000-07:00Wow Sandy! This is awesome. Thanks for describin...Wow Sandy! This is awesome. Thanks for describing the process, just fascinating. I love it when we are able to invest in ourselves by taking classes. A big Bravo to you for taking the time to do that. And then sharing this with us is wonderful. I think everyone enjoys hearing about how others go through the phases to create their work.<BR/><BR/>Now, this bracelet is absolutely stunning! I mean it. I too tend to keep my first efforts, but I'm certain this would be worthy of selling. I just love the mixed textures and metals. It looks wonderful.<BR/><BR/>For suggestions, I think it would be cool to do earrings too. Maybe even mix them up so that they aren't identical, but since it's the same process they look like they're in the same family. Does that make sense? Looking forward to seeing these new items in your Etsy store! <BR/><BR/>Happy Creating.Kathleen Krucoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09660304273988326222noreply@blogger.com