THE BEADING GEM'S JOURNAL

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How to Use the Jewelry Saw to Cut Out Pendant Shapes Posted: 23 Jul 2011 04:00 AM PDT Firefox Pendant Ever want to make unique pendant or charm shapes from metal sheets?  Well, Becky Stern shows us how to use a jewelry saw with her excellent video tutorial on the making of a Firefox pendant. She also includes instructions on how to attach the saw blade to the frame. She does the sawing on a wooden v-shaped bench pin. Becky has a static version of the tutorial on Craftzine if you're not fond of video tutorials. Some jewelry artisans coat their saw blade with beeswax or a candle to make sawing easier and prolong its useful life. A Jewelry Making Daily reader suggests using a scrap piece of picture mat board in between the bench pin and the metal to help the saw "bite" and prevent blade breakage. Cloud Charm Pendant We talk incessantly about the weather. So why not feature it in jewelry designs?  That's exactly what Mimi Cheung did by creating a pendant made from cloud charms. The free tutorial is from Lark Books' metal smith book called 30-Minute Necklaces: 60 Quick and Creative Projects for Jewelers I'm not quite sure I could saw 3 clouds in 30 minutes flat - even small ones - let alone sand and patina them too!  But then I probably haven't used the jewelry saw enough. However, these tutorials encourage me to practice more! Before you go : Weather Inspired Jewelry How to Make Bezel Settings - Free eBook and Tutorials How to Make Metal Stamped Jewelry Via For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post! Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

Use a Candle to Make a Burned Glue Ring! Posted: 23 Jul 2011 04:00 AM PDT Burnt Glue Rings by Tiffany Windsor I have a love-hate relationship with glue. It's really useful at times but why does it have to get everywhere? On the plus side, I have discovered glue can also be fun.  Tiffany Windsor's burned glue ring video tutorial shows us how one can create the fused glass look. The technique uses Aleene's® Original Tacky Glue® on resin rings. A candle is used to create the shimmery effects after the glue is applied to the resin tiles. It's really neat to see! If you are a crafter, you might like to check out the burnt paper bag design tutorial which also uses a candle and the glue. Before You Go : What Glues to Use in Jewelry Making  How to Add a Hollow Charm Embellishment  How to Use Flat Back Rhinestone Crystals for Jewelry Designs For more tutorials check out my Jewelry Making Tips Liked what you read? Don't miss a post! Subscribe via RSS OR Via Email* It's FREE! *Click on the link in the confirmation email to activate subscription Be a Fan!

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