Improvement!

Improvement! There has been much improvement when it comes to my metal smithing project! I am currently working on a 2012 personal charm bracelet.  I am using copper wire and pieces to do so.  In my last blog, I explained the process I have to be completely finished.  So far I have 7 pieces of copper.  They consist of 2, 0,1,2, and 3 lightning bolts. I have them sawed out into the shapes I need, sandpaper the surfaces and sides smoothed to perfection.

 I cleaned all the oils that were on them with a sponge and cold running water.  I have enameled all the 2, 0,1, 2, and 2 lightning bolts pieces.  My chain has been made and just needs to be soldered.  Then I need to add my pieces together once the enamelling process is complete.  Then BAM! I'll be finished!  But so far I am about 60% or so complete.  I'll keep you posted till my completion! Thanks!

Metal Smithing Anyone?

My Personal Metal Smithing Project:

Currently I am working on a metal smithing project that is going to be great! Since it is 2012, I thought I would make this a memorable year for me. I thought I could make a charm bracelet using copper pieces and wire.  Here's the directions for it and my future plans.

1) Draw my pieces out for the charms. 2, 0, 1, 2 and a few lightning bolts are the pieces.

2) Tape them to my copper slate and saw them out with my small saw blade.

3) Next, file the edges for nice smooth edges with a rat tail file.  

4) Use sandpaper to smooth the surface of each of the pieces.  Clean with running cool water till it sheets of the pieces. Drill the wanted holes for each piece.

5) Then enamel both sides of all the pieces. Starting with the back first.  Then the front.  I will need Klyr Fire, a paintbrush, magazine papers, a trivet, sifters, and the enamel colors themselves.

6) Then I would need to make my wanted pieces for the bracelet themselves and attach them together for the bracelet.

7) Attach the enameled pieces of 2012 and lightning bolts.

*Sorry for no images uploaded.  I am currently having server issues uploading them.  I will fix this problem as soon as possible. Thank you!