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So I've decided to.... start making jewelry.
I've got a ton of ideas in my head but the only problem is...I have no idea where to start. Basically I want to start off making silver pendants for necklaces. I don't even know how that's done. I've already got a diamond supplier (thanks to my friends father!  ) but um....ya... I'm kinda lost as to where to begin.
Anyone here make their own jewelry? Any silversmiths here or know someone who is? Is this even possible for me to do myself??? And yes...I'm starting to see what I can find online in terms of resources. | |
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Tony Duquette | |
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What about him? | |
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Are you sure that won't make too much noise?  | |
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JustErin said: What about him?
oh just ideas. about the noise.
your finger tips are always black | |
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I've only made beaded jewelry but I think you'd be able to work with silver as long as you have a place in your home to put the equipment.
Be sure to take pictures of you with your welding mask on. Shake it til ya make it  | |
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horatio said: Tony Duquette
 Ahh I want that big coffee table book that's out about his work!"I saw a woman with major Hammer pants on the subway a few weeks ago and totally thought of you." - sextonseven | |
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Like do most people sub out their work to be made by silversmiths? | |
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minneapolisgenius said: horatio said: Tony Duquette
Ahh I want that big coffee table book that's out about his work!me too and i want pair of the sun burst lamps that Baker has just put out, a new run on his designs.
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JustErin said: Like do most people sub out their work to be made by silversmiths?
yup | |
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I know that 1sexymf makes some gorgeous jewelry. | |
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JustErin said: Like do most people sub out their work to be made by silversmiths?
It certainly isn't that hard to do poured or even lost wax pattern casting at home, but I'm not sure what the start up cost would be. Probably best to sub out at first. Get ahold of Naked Piano Player, she has been selling jewellery, but I don't know what type Le prego di non toccare la macchina per favore! | |
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A friend from back home sells it, I saw her website on facebook. I will try to contact her to see if she has any useful info to pass on.
If you do start make it and start selling it, I look forward to seeing your creations.  | |
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i design jewelry for a local gallery in my area, and i also make my own jewelry to sell. i've had a great luck and much success in my local area with it.
it's alot of fun, and helps with stress.  hope you have fun! | |
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GetAwayFromMe said: Are you sure that won't make too much noise?
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Yes it is possible.
If you've got ideas and desire...GO FOR IT! See if any of the local colleges/art schools...or even art leagues/coop galleries offer classes. I know at one of the galleries I show at the jewelers (one a silver jeweler) teach classes. I would think that would be a good way to get your toes wet and get more resources. Good luck! Oh! And post pics of what you make!!! Me love pics. | |
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Genesia said: GetAwayFromMe said: Are you sure that won't make too much noise?
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Hi Erin, I make silver jewellery myself - there's a product that you can buy called silver clay (aka PMC or art clay) its basically a clay that has fine 99% pure ground silver in it. You mould or sculpt the clay to how you want it, let it dry, then burn off the clay using a small blow torch or your gas hob ring with a special cage. You can buy kits to get you started and its fairly reasonable to buy the silver clay. Apparently this form of silver is purer than sterling silver and you can get it hallmarked as such at the assay office (is there an American equivelent?)
Google 'precious metal clay' and have a look. I think that there's a pmc guild in the US too if you were that way inclined Good luck, have a go and let me know how you get on I'm not stopping. I haven't even taken my coat off
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Double post - sorry! [Edited 1/24/09 16:14pm] I'm not stopping. I haven't even taken my coat off
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MrsGoodnight said: Hi Erin, I make silver jewellery myself - there's a product that you can buy called silver clay (aka PMC or art clay) its basically a clay that has fine 99% pure ground silver in it. You mould or sculpt the clay to how you want it, let it dry, then burn off the clay using a small blow torch or your gas hob ring with a special cage. You can buy kits to get you started and its fairly reasonable to buy the silver clay. Apparently this form of silver is purer than sterling silver and you can get it hallmarked as such at the assay office (is there an American equivelent?)
Google 'precious metal clay' and have a look. I think that there's a pmc guild in the US too if you were that way inclined Good luck, have a go and let me know how you get on Thanks!! | |
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JustErin said: MrsGoodnight said: Hi Erin, I make silver jewellery myself - there's a product that you can buy called silver clay (aka PMC or art clay) its basically a clay that has fine 99% pure ground silver in it. You mould or sculpt the clay to how you want it, let it dry, then burn off the clay using a small blow torch or your gas hob ring with a special cage. You can buy kits to get you started and its fairly reasonable to buy the silver clay. Apparently this form of silver is purer than sterling silver and you can get it hallmarked as such at the assay office (is there an American equivelent?)
Google 'precious metal clay' and have a look. I think that there's a pmc guild in the US too if you were that way inclined Good luck, have a go and let me know how you get on Thanks!! You're very welcome - let me know how you get on I'm not stopping. I haven't even taken my coat off
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MrsGoodnight said: JustErin said: Thanks!! You're very welcome - let me know how you get on For sure! | |
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