Remake of Summative Padlet Period 2 by Amanda V Valencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie en-us 2016-12-05 15:02:30 UTC 2025-11-15 10:13:24 UTC hello@padlet.com avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/141758698 This project was the most time consuming for me. The project required a lot of work to make every detail. First, I separated my design into two parts, what would be on the top and what would be on the bottom. Then I glued my designs to sheet metal and sawed out the lines. The mouth and the eyes use negative space, so I had to saw them out of the metal.  It took a few days to do this. I made a mistake when sawing out the wolf, I mistakenly gave the wolf an underbite. A noticeable flaw.  The next step is to use the drill press to pierce out the eye. The next and most difficult step for me was sodering the pieces together. It was very difficult for me because my project was very detailed. I had to soder every opening. I sodered near the snout and the back of the wolf's head. Then I went to the polishing station to polish and clean the soot out of the little openings. ]]> 2016-12-05 15:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/141758698 Sawing and Piercing Project avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/141758699 The Wolf's Head]]> 2016-12-05 15:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/141758699 Enameling Project with hot twist/ tapered wire avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/141759590 Two Trees ]]> 2016-12-05 15:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/141759590 avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/141763852 This project's purpose was to make sure I fully understood the enameling process. Enameling is when a design is made onto metal. A wide variety of colors can be used. The first step was to dome the metal circles. It took a wile before the metal started to take shape. I had to position the rawhide mallet at various locations on the metal in order to make the perfect shape. ]]> 2016-12-05 15:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/141763852 Multi-wire project avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142015243 The astrolabe]]> 2016-12-06 14:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142015243 This project was the first major project of the semester. This one was challenging for me because I was still struggling on how to solder. I also had to completely redo the project because I originally made a tree and I figured out it had to have negative space. The first step is I chose semi-thick gold and silver wire, soldered them together, and shaped them to make circles for the rings. The next step is I inserted the smaller ring inside of the larger one at an angle to give it the gyroscope look. avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142017018 2016-12-06 14:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142017018 Bracelet avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142029180 2016-12-06 14:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142029180 For the bracelet I used 10 gauge nickel wire. I milled it ti make the square edges. I used a 3 then a 5 then back to a 3. I then used pliers to curl the metal to make the twists. In order for the curls to connect, I used hard solder to attach them together. avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142029522 2016-12-06 14:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142029522 Sawing/Piercing step 1 avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142077398 2016-12-06 16:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142077398 The first step after creating the final design was to trace the design onto another sheet of paper using the illuminated drawing board. You then glue the drawing to a piece of sheet metal. avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142287094 2016-12-07 14:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142287094 Sawing/Piercing Step 2 avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142287530 2016-12-07 14:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142287530 The next step is to saw out the design for the top piece. I used the lines of my drawing to guide me as I sawed. avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142287690 2016-12-07 14:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142287690 Sawing/Piercing Step 4 avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142290302 2016-12-07 14:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142290302 Repeat step 2 with the bottom design. Use the drawing to guide the sawing. Be careful of high levels of detail. Take your time sawing so you do not make any mistakes. avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142290421 2016-12-07 14:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142290421 Sawing/Piercing step 3 avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142292840 2016-12-07 14:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142292840 Use the hydraulic drill press to drill a hole to make the eye of the wolf. avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142292928 2016-12-07 14:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142292928 Sawing/Piercing Step 5 avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142795743 2016-12-09 14:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142795743 Solder the two pieces together. When soldering, place the chips by every open space. When the chip is melting, use a poker to spread it around the metal. When you are finished soldering, put it in the pickle for cleaning. Do not touch it, it is a mild acid. avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142795821 2016-12-09 14:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142795821 Sawing/Piercing Step 6 avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142813706 2016-12-09 15:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142813706 Clean and polish your piece to remove dirt and grime avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142813823 2016-12-09 15:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/142813823 Sawing/Piercing Step 7 avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143026015 2016-12-11 23:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143026015 Take a 12 gauge strip of copper wire and mill it. Turn the dial to 3, 5, then back to three to create the shape. avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143026056 2016-12-11 23:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143026056 Sawing/Piercing Step 9 avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143026127 2016-12-11 23:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143026127 In order to hot twist the wire to create the hook for the chain you take the clamps and place them near the right end. To twist, light the torch and slowly rotate your wrist and move the torch to cover the area. Change the direction of the twisting to create different designs to experiment. avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143026151 2016-12-11 23:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143026151 Go to any store that sells jewelry and buy a thick gold chain. avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143026498 2016-12-11 23:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143026498 Sawing/Piercing Step 8 avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143411843 2016-12-13 16:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143411843 The Locket w/ a bezel and enameling. avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143816258 2016-12-15 12:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143816258 This was one of the more difficult projects I made over the semester. It was a long process that required lots of help. The design is a lock above a heart. When you open the locket, you see a compass and an enameled back. The meaning is, open your heart and you will find love. First, I domed the pieces of copper sheet metal. Then I sawed out my design for the compass. The middle is sawed out to incorporate negative space. I then, made the lock out of wire that I soldered together. I then enameled the first dome blue and made a red heart. I used the kiln fire glue to attach the wire lock to the dome. I made the second dome purple because purple is one of my mom's favorite colors. For the compass, I soldered four wires that intersect. I used the alphabet stamps to put a N,S,E,W. For the hinge, I was given tubing that I cut into 3 even parts. I then used sheet metal and shaped it to surround the domes for the bezel. avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143816360 2016-12-15 12:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/143816360 Fold, Forge, Flip Bracelet avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/144057958 2016-12-16 14:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/144057958 This was one of the last project I made this semester. To forge, I used a 7 inch piece of 12 gauge gold wire. I forged out the ends to make them flat. Then I would turn the wire to the right, forge that so it flattens, and use my left hand to "flip" it, created that twist look. I repeated that process four times. I then shaped the wire to fit my wrist. avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/144058259 2016-12-16 14:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/144058259 For the locket, I did not finish it in time because of the gas not being on for the final day and the day last week. What I have left to do is attach the hinges and polish it. I also need to attach the domes. avalencia https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/144317955 2016-12-19 14:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/avalencia/hwwkuq7bmrie/wish/144317955