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» Happy Holidays Ornament
Saw through metal with ease.
Using the saw frame and blades is an indispensable technique. Saw shapes from metal sheet or jumprings from wire coils.
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Step-By-Step Instructions
Using a Sharpie Marker, draw your ornament shape onto the nickel sheet. Cut shape out using saw or shears. And file down any rough edges.
Use large hole on Screw Down Hole Punch to make hang hole.
Stamp your words and 2011 on your pieces. Oxidize and polish.
Using the
riveting system
, attach the banner to the ornament. Be sure to watch our
great product video
for step by step instructions.
Attach jump ring and ribbon.....so pretty!
Happy Holidays Ornament
Is this classy or what? We love the clean, simple look of this ornament.
Tools And Materials
Tools
Beginning Stamping Checklist
USA Made Block Uppercase Letter Stamp Set 1/4" (6.4mm)
USA Made Block Uppercase Letter & Number Stamp Set 1/8" (3.2mm)
Jeweler's Saw Frame
Saw Blades - "2" cut
Pepe Cutting Lube
V-Slot Bench Pin and Clamp
1/16" Riveting System
1/16" Eyelet Flaring Set, add-on for Riveting System
Small Files, Set of 6
Screw Down Hole Punch
Materials
Nickel 22 gauge Sheet Metal, 3" x 3" piece
Brass Banner, 24g
Assorted Brass Eyelets
Star Nickel Silver Rivet Accents
Sterling Silver 6mm I.D. 16 Gauge Jump Rings, pack of 50
Optional
French Shears
- If you don't want to use a saw, you can always use the shears.
Use a pretty ribbon tied onto the jump ring to hang finished piece.
Techniques Used
Sawing
Riveting
Metal Stamping
Related Online Video Classes
We thought you might enjoy these classes because they use similar techniques:
FREE: Stamping on Metal
with Lisa Niven Kelly
FREE: Sawing Metal
with Kate Richbourg
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