Jewelry Making

I have seen it in the shapes of hearts, flowers, etc. on earrings and necklaces. Not stamped but a hole all the way through.

There are countless dies available, sometimes even available as sets. They are generally on small handles or have an interchangeable handle and are used with a block and mallet to force the die through the metal. The piece with which you're working is placed on the block, I prefer rubber blocks, then the die is placed and the mallet used to apply the force needed to cut the piece.

Most any jewelry supply will have them, online or brick and mortar! I believe Michael's even carries a small selection.

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I am just learning to make metal jewelry; and I know sterling silver wire is probably the best, but I want to start out with something cheaper so I can practice mess up and learn before I spend a lot of money.

I am looking for something malleable, so that I can hammer it and make it flat.

Also I would prefer a thicker gauge.

Thanks!

Try copper. If you're looking just for small quantities, consider using solid core electrical wire (not the stranded sort used for lamp cord). Just peel off the insulation.

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It would be worth whatever silver was selling for that day per ounce and have no artistic value since its a chunk and not a medallion or something.

rio grande jewelry supply (riogrande.com) or fire mountain gems (firemountaingems.com). They both sell several different grades in quite a few mediums (i.e. chunks, sheets, wire, etc).

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I am going to Saugatuck, Michigan soon. Is there anywhere to purchase beads for jewelry making?

Not in saugatuck, but my wife uses fire mountain gems which is a jewel supply wholesaler.

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This is one of my favorite bracelets to make because it’s quick and easy and looks so stylish! Plus, it can accommodate any size wrist because memory wire expands easily.

You can use practically any size beads for this, just as long as the bead hole is large enough to pass through the wire.

A great group project for kids!

Materials list:
- Memory wire (bracelet size)
- Heavy duty wire cutters (or memory wire shears)
- Round-nose pliers
- Various beads

Source for materials:
I purchased the beads and memory wire from http://www.firemountain.com. I used my dad’s wire cutters and I was given the round-nose pliers for Christmas!

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