Metal Style S11 BLAD Web

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20jewelry designswith cold join

techniques

KAREN DOUGHERTY


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3metal style

MATERIALS

18- and 20-gauge sterling silver sheet

20-gauge brass and copper sheet

16-gauge dead-soft round copper and silver

wire

1 copper 18-gauge 45x14.5mm ov al blank

2 sterling silver 20-gauge 15mm disc blanks

1 copper 20-gauge 32mm disc blank1 copper 20-gauge 32mm washer blank

Image

Plastic sheet protector

Brass 0-80, " long (6.35mm) miniature

bolts (7 hex and 1 fillister), washer s

and nuts

1 brass 20-gauge 17x26x26mm triangle

blank

Sterling silver .1144" (2.90mm) diameter

dead-soft tubing

I never met a cold connection I didn't lovebut I definitely

love some more than others. Wire and tube rivets, miniaturebolts, and the mesh screen you see in this fabulous necklace

top the list. This necklace fuses brass, copper, and silver

into a piece that is sure to garner attention.

2 brass 19mm OD washers

1 brass 17mm screen mesh disc3/32" (2.38mm) diameter copper and

brass dead-soft tubing

4 sterling silver 20-gauge 25mm discs1/8" (3.17mm) diameter copper dead-

soft tubingClay

1 copper 20-gauge 20mm disc blank

2" (6.35cm) of 16-gauge half-round

sterling silver wire

TOOLS

Ruler

Circle template

Permanent marker

Jewelers saw frame

#1/0 saw blades

#5/0 saw blades

Lubricant: beeswax , Bur Life or Cut Lube

Drill or flex shaft

Set of twist drill bits (including #42, #53, and #55)

Files: half-round flat file, cut 2 (medium)Texture tools: metal stamps, nail sets, hammers

Round-nose pliers

Center punch

Wire cutters

Chain-nose pliers

Riveting hammer

Anvil

Dapping set

Liver of sulf ur (optional)

DESIGN ED BY Connie Fox


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figure 1

figure 2

figure 3

1 TWO SILVER DISCS WITH TABSDraw two 18mm circles each with a 5x9mm tab on the

20-gauge silver sheet. Draw one 5x8mm hole on each

disc, 2.5mm from the edge opposite the tab. Use thejewelers saw and #1/0 saw blade to cut out the discs. For

the inside hole, drill a small pilot hole first just inside the

hole outline, then saw out the shape. File the edges, then

stamp with a nail set to decorate. Lace one tab through

the hole in the other disc and bend the tab into a loop

with the tips of round-nose pliers to connect the two

pieces. Bend another loop in the remaining tab [figure 1].

2 BRASS SQUARE TEXTUREDraw a 20x20mm square on 20-gauge brass sheet.

Use the jewelers saw and #1/0 saw blade to cut out the

square. File the edges smooth and round the corners.

Texture the square with a center punch. Drill a hole in the

center of the square with a #55 drill bit. Make a rivet with

16-gauge copper wire. Make 2 other holes to attach the

square to the necklace with jump rings [figure 2].

3 SILVER STAPLE ON DAPPED DISKUse the copper 18-gauge 45x14.5mm oval blank. Use a

center punch to texture one side of the copper oval. Use

a sterling silver 20-gauge 15mm disc blank. Drill 2 holes

6mm apart in the disc with a #55 drill bit. Dap the disc in

dapping block to dome. Center the disc on the copper oval

piece and use the holes in the disc to dr ill matching holesin the copper oval. Bend 1" (3.81cm) of 16-gauge round

silver wire to form a staple. Insert the wire in the holes on

the disc, dome-side first, pass through the holes in the

copper oval, then spread the wires and use round-nose

pliers to make small loops on the ends. Press the wires

flat against the back of the copper oval. Drill 2 additional

holes for your jump rings [figure 3].


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figure 4

figure 5

figure 6 5metal style

4 CAPT URED PICTURE WITH BOLTSUse 1 copper 20-gauge 32mm disc blank and 1 copper

20-gauge 32mm washer blank. Texture the circles with

your texturing tools. The top piece has the windowto view the image; the bottom piece is solid. Use a #53

drill bit to drill 6 holes in the top piece where you will

connect the top and bot tom together, and 2 additional

holes for your jump rings. Tip: If you are going to add a

patina, do it prior to bolting. Cut your image and plastic

sheet protector slightly smaller than the top disc size.

Sandwich the image and sheet protector bet ween both

pieces of metal; secure tightly in a ring clamp and drill

through all layers. Use six 0-80, " hex bolts to thread

through all the layers (bolt head on top). Add the washers

and, with two miniature wrenches, secure the nuts.

Saw off the ends of the bolts and file flush with the nuts

[figures 4 & 5].

5 TELESCOPING BOLT INSIDE SILVER

DAPPED DISCDraw a 13.5x26mm rectangle on 18-gauge silver sheet.

Use the jewelers saw and #1/0 saw blade to cut out

the rectangle. File the edges and round the corners.

Drill 4 holes in the rectangle with a #55 dr ill bit. Make

four 16-gauge copper wire rivets in the rectangle. Use

a sterling silver 20-gauge 15mm disc and drill a center

whole through the disc with #53 drill bit. Place the disc

over the rectangle and drill through the first hole and the

rectangle. Dap the silver disc into a dome shape. Attach

the disc to the rectangle with a brass 0-80, " fillister

bolt, washer, and nut. Saw off the end of the bolt and rivet

the end [figure 6].


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Reversible Mini Book LocketBowl of Gems Earrings

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Introduction

Design

Tools

Techniques

Projects

Starry Night Earrings by Dawn Bergmaier

Garden Wind Gong Pendant by Dawn Bergmaier

Riveted Round-link Chain by Janice Berkebile

Copper Pocket by Janice Berkebile

Honing Owl Pendant by Lisa & Scott Cylinder

Faux Bone Bracelet by Robert Dancik

Polymer Clay Pendant by Robert Dancik

Medallion Bracelet by Karen Dougherty

Cold Fusion Necklace by Connie Fox

Found Object Sandwich Ring by Thomas Mann

Double-sided Pendant by Lisa Niven Kelly

Bowl of Gems Earrings by Kate Richbourg

Fold-formed Leaf Bracelet by Marthe Roberts-Shea

Poker Chip Brooch by Marthe Roberts-Shea

Hinged Bracelet by Richard Salley

Free Spirit Brooch by Julie Sanford

Gamblers Luck by Kim St. Jean

CONTENTS


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Trio Bangles with Recycled Tin Charms

Riveted Flower Rings

Found Object Sandwich Ring

7metal style

Riveted Flower Rings by Tracy Stanley

Trio Bangles with Recycled Tin Charms by Beth Taylor

Reversible Mini Book Locket by Beth Taylor

Resources

Templates

Artists Biographies

Index


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KAREN DOUGHERTY has been a lampwork

and jewelry designer for over ten y ears. She

has a BA from the Universit y of South Carolina

Art Studio Department , with an emphasis in

graphic design. She also holds a certificate

in jewelry design from Temple University.

Karens jewelry designs have been published

in Step by Step Beads and Creative Jewelry.

Cold-connection techniques are pushing the envelope

of what is possible in metal without the use of a torch or

kiln. All the necessary tools and materialsa common

drill, hammer, sandpaper, wire, metal sheetare all

readily available and affordable for almost any budget.

Learn how to use rivets, screws, and other materials to

combine elements without having to deal with heat.

Master jewelry designers Robert Dancik, Connie Fox,

Susan Lenart Kazmer, Tracey Stanley, and others

offer signature pieces, constructed using cold-joins.

Accompanying each project are expert tips and tricks

for additional ideas and customization.

Metal Style is full of inspiration and techniques for

jewelry makers looking to ignite a creative spark in their

metal jewelry without lighting a flame.

Paperback, 8 x 9, 128 pages

ISBN 978-1-59668-282-5

$22.95

Available April 2011

The hottest trend is cold.

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