Annealing Metal


Annealing Metal
Learn how easy it is to anneal metal! Annealing is an important metalsmithing technique that softens metal when it becomes work-hardened. Kate demonstrates how to use a butane torch to anneal a variety of metals in this free class.
This class has a running time of 32 minutes.
Pre-requisites
Tools
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Fine Steel Wool
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Fire extinguisher
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Noncombustible work surface
Materials
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Sharpie Permanent Marker
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This technique will work on a variety of metals, including brass, copper, sterling and fine silver.
Another great video by Kate. Very clear and easy to understand. I highly recommend all of Kate's instructional videos. Much appreciation. Aloha, :)
03/27/2015
Bobbie aka: Rogue Perfumer
Kate does a nice job on these videos. I would have liked to have seen information included on annealing, pickling and bright-dipping brass and nickel-silver, as well as the copper and silver. I use the former two metals because I like larger jewelry pieces, and gold and silver are financially out of the question.
Thanks for these resources.
Thanks for these resources.
04/27/2015
Judy
I've watched several of Kate's videos and always enjoy them. She's direct and to the point, she is truly knowledgeable and manages to transmit her confidence into her videos. I've looked into a whole new craft (for me) and her videos truly help me to realize that I too, can do the things she is presenting. Thanks so much for sharing yourself with us.
10/12/2015
Laura
Hi! Very helpful thank you. I would also like some instruction on annealing brass! Thanks
03/21/2016
Christina
Very informative! Kate does a great job teaching. I now know how to anneal but also know the "why" annealing is useful and helpful in the jewelry making process. I have learned so much from all of the Beaducation videos I have watched.
Many thanks for sharing.
Many thanks for sharing.
08/13/2016
MQ
I have been annealing metal for quite awhile but am glad that I now know why it works. I also like that I learned the annealing temperature of the metals. Thank you Kate for another valuable teaching video.
10/11/2017
Karen B
Very informative video! Now I'm not as scared to try out a new component to my jewelry making. Thank you Kate!!
11/21/2017
Laura G
Super informative & makes annealing easy! Kate is terrific explaining the why's & how-to's of annealing & shares a "no-fail" sharpie marker tip so you know your metal is annealed. Thanks so much Beaducation, I learned a lot & can now add this technique in my metal work!
07/08/2019
Anna