http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:34:40 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-silver-rings-the-perfect-size/
How to make silver rings the perfect size! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/RL03/HHOFSL7Q/F5BRL03HHOFSL7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/RL03/HHOFSL7Q/F5BRL03HHOFSL7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/RL03/HHOFSL7Q/F5BRL03HHOFSL7Q.SMALL.jpg ruthinator I can't find on here the method I use to get my sterling silver rings sized JUST right, so here you guys go! There is a glossary at the end, let me know if there is any other info you want me to add! materials and supplies Supplies -lined white paper -half round sterling silver wire 12g (2mm wid...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:34:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Titanium-Ring/
Make a Titanium Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/WKEY/HE7DAMQR/F2WWKEYHE7DAMQR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/WKEY/HE7DAMQR/F2WWKEYHE7DAMQR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2W/WKEY/HE7DAMQR/F2WWKEYHE7DAMQR.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng Titanium is an awesome metal. If you have the patience it makes an equally awesome ring. It's a very hard material. My guess is that it takes twice as long to make compared to a nickel ring.   Cut a piece off. I first tried using a scroll saw and a diamond wheel to cut the metal. You'd think ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:34:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Sanding-Stick/
How to Make a Sanding Stick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/WP6K/H0FLNMZ1/FZNWP6KH0FLNMZ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/WP6K/H0FLNMZ1/FZNWP6KH0FLNMZ1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZN/WP6K/H0FLNMZ1/FZNWP6KH0FLNMZ1.SMALL.jpg Jason von Techshop I'll admit, this one is a bit of a low fruit on the DIY tree. BUT if you don't know it, it's not so remedial is it?. I remember - very clearly - the excitement I felt when I learned this tool-making technique in the summer of 2005. See? It made an impression. So let's call this one, "fundamental." ...
By: Jason von Techshop

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:32:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Jewelers-Bench-Pin/
How to Make a Jeweler's Bench Pin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/E4UE/GYQET0Z2/FF6E4UEGYQET0Z2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/E4UE/GYQET0Z2/FF6E4UEGYQET0Z2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/E4UE/GYQET0Z2/FF6E4UEGYQET0Z2.SMALL.jpg Jason von Techshop A bench pin is a customize-able, consumable multi-tool which can be clamped to any work surface to support small work for precise operations. Sawing, drilling, filing, sanding, gluing, painting, forming - this surface is adaptive, movable, and in the end, beautiful in its own right. Who knew a small...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:43:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-Heart-Pendant-with-Chain/
Copper Heart Pendant with Chain - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/NCZ7/GYR36GEC/FMFNCZ7GYR36GEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/NCZ7/GYR36GEC/FMFNCZ7GYR36GEC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/NCZ7/GYR36GEC/FMFNCZ7GYR36GEC.SMALL.jpg The Metal One This was a valentines gift for my (now ex) girlfriend, and this is strictly a "show and tell" kind of instructable.  The picture is the only one i have because my lovely (EX!) girl posted it to facebook to show it off to the world. Personally, i think i could have done better on the polishing, but h...
By: The Metal One

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:05:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Machining-A-Steel-Jewelry-Box/
Machining a Steel Jewelry Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/04QQ/GYDLU1CS/FYS04QQGYDLU1CS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/04QQ/GYDLU1CS/FYS04QQGYDLU1CS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYS/04QQ/GYDLU1CS/FYS04QQGYDLU1CS.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng Ahh, the unconventional things we do for love. I made this jewelry box for my wife for Valentines Day. Now all I have to do is make something to put in it. To make it I used an electrical conduit connector, plexiglass, 22 gauge sheet metal, auto body filler, paint, and leather. After about 200,000 ...
By: Mrballeng

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 00:22:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintaj-Textured-Bib-Style-Necklace/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/OMEL/GXRD6MBW/FSAOMELGXRD6MBW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/OMEL/GXRD6MBW/FSAOMELGXRD6MBW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSA/OMEL/GXRD6MBW/FSAOMELGXRD6MBW.SMALL.jpg vintajco Vintaj Step-by-Step Create your own textured bib-style necklace! Texture & highlight a variety of altered blanks to create a stunning mixed metals statement piece. Step 1: Use the round end of a 4oz Ball Pein Hammer to create texture and dimples on the surface of the blank. The harder you strike ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:49:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Making-of-Interplanetary-a-Bracelet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/52T1/GNFSJSM7/FDZ52T1GNFSJSM7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/52T1/GNFSJSM7/FDZ52T1GNFSJSM7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDZ/52T1/GNFSJSM7/FDZ52T1GNFSJSM7.SMALL.jpg soundinnovation This is a making of video for the creation of my art piece Interplanetary. The materials included: Sterling silver, brass, copper, and amethyst. Other tools/materials used: Silver solder, liver of sulphur, flux, pickle, beeswax, various hammers/tweezers, jewelers saw, acetylene torch,...
By: soundinnovation

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 17:10:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Matching-14kt-Gold-Mokume-Gane-Wedding-Rings/
Matching 14kt Gold Mokume Gane Wedding Rings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/LXE4/GBF5L12E/F0ELXE4GBF5L12E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/LXE4/GBF5L12E/F0ELXE4GBF5L12E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0E/LXE4/GBF5L12E/F0ELXE4GBF5L12E.SMALL.jpg hereiam In this instructable, I will show you how to make matching wedding rings out of 14kt gold mokume gane (pronounced mow-koo-may gah-nay, which means wood-grained metal).  While it may seem like a complex technique, I assure you anyone can make these with the right knowledge, the right tools, and enoug...
By: hereiam

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:49:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Copper-Sheet-from-Pipe/
Free Copper Sheet from Pipe!* - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/VVAQ/GGPETV0M/FR2VVAQGGPETV0M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/VVAQ/GGPETV0M/FR2VVAQGGPETV0M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/VVAQ/GGPETV0M/FR2VVAQGGPETV0M.SMALL.jpg instructamum *unless you include installation of a new boiler I just had my boiler replaced with a fantastic new one. The first thing the plumber did was to put the old boiler outside our house on the curb. It was quickly taken by a scrap collector. This got me thinking about all the scrap copper pipe that w...
By: instructamum

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Nov 2010 08:02:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Silver-Cross-out-of-a-Coin/
Make a Silver Cross out of a Coin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ4/ZXK4/GAA0EKJ7/FJ4ZXK4GAA0EKJ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ4/ZXK4/GAA0EKJ7/FJ4ZXK4GAA0EKJ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ4/ZXK4/GAA0EKJ7/FJ4ZXK4GAA0EKJ7.SMALL.jpg RVogel A couple of years ago I made some small silver crosses for Easter for the family. I’ve done silver casting and soldering before, but wanted to do something a little more quick. I have a bunch of silver coin in a collection of coins I gathered during my days as a cashier years ago. People would come ...
By: RVogel

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:35:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lost-Wax-Casting/
Lost Wax Casting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/TCH1/FMMCZ4HA/FW5TCH1FMMCZ4HA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/TCH1/FMMCZ4HA/FW5TCH1FMMCZ4HA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW5/TCH1/FMMCZ4HA/FW5TCH1FMMCZ4HA.SMALL.jpg bcyrjewelry This is a brief outline of my lost wax casting technique. There are several ways to cast, this is just the way I do it as a one woman show!You can view a lot of my finished work at http://bcyrjewelry.etsy.comTo see more tips, techniques and musings check out my blog - http://bcyrjewelry.blogspot.com...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:23:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Viking-Cloak-Pin/
Making a Viking Cloak-Pin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/0TRX/FC17V55F/FME0TRXFC17V55F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/0TRX/FC17V55F/FME0TRXFC17V55F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/0TRX/FC17V55F/FME0TRXFC17V55F.SMALL.jpg Dr.Ellen Pennannular brooches are common to many cultures. This particular style has been found in Viking silver hoards. I've seen Roman brooches of bronze. Convenient modern materials are copper (#6 wire, the size fastened to the pipes in your basement) and brass (3/32" brazing rod). You'll also need a hamm...
By: Dr.Ellen

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