https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww en-us 2016-12-07 21:36:40 UTC 2023-03-14 02:04:41 UTC hello@padlet.com nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965469 Measuring: 
Determine what ring size you are and cut your wire (sterling sliver wire) to that specific length. Add an additional 1/2 - 1 inch of wire (depending on how dramatic of a curl you would like) to add a design.  ]]> 2016-12-10 21:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965469 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965504 Filing:
The next step would be to take a file and smooth the ends of the wire. Hold the file in one hand while using the table for leverage and pushing the wire at a 90 degree angle on the file. Hold the wire at that 90 degree angle and push back and forth the create a smooth and flat end. ]]> 2016-12-10 21:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965504 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965521 Pulling the ends taut:
After the ends are completely flat, bend the wire so that the two ends are flat against each other. To make the wires taut, you can push the wire ends past each other and then place the ends against each other to create resistance. ]]> 2016-12-10 21:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965521 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965616 Flux:
Put some flux in a small cup. (Flux is used to help the metal joint and melt) Take a brush and put flux around the joint. Put it only on the joint and on the surrounding metal, not the whole piece. ]]> 2016-12-10 21:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965616 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965721 Heat the flux:
Put the ring on heat/flame safe surface and light your torch. Put the flame over the joint on the flux (the end of the flame is the hottest) until the flux turns completely clear.]]> 2016-12-10 21:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965721 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965793 Add solder to the joint:
Take a small piece of solder and place it on the joint with tweezers. Make sure to place it carefully and exactly in the center so ensure a strong joint. Then reheat like in step 5 until the solder has visibly melted around the two ends. ]]> 2016-12-10 21:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965793 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965908 Scorch in water:
DO NOT PICK UP THE RING WITH YOUR HANDS. Use pliers to hold the ring and place it under water to cool the metal.]]> 2016-12-10 21:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965908 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965949 Acid bath:
Dry th ring and drop it into the "pickle" or the acid. The acid will clean the metal of dirt from the flame. Leave the ring for about 15-30 seconds and then use the copper tongs to take it out. Then put it under tap water and dry.]]> 2016-12-10 21:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142965949 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142966838 Shaping into a ring:
You can use an anvil or a ring shaping rod to create the ring. Do not use a metal hammer because it will dent and stretch the metal. A wooden or plastic mallet is best. His the e d of the ring around the anvil (or rod) and continue pushing further to the bigger end to make the ring even while hammering. ]]> 2016-12-10 22:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142966838 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142966909 Twist design (Optional)：
After shaping the ring, the ring my be a bit big. Take a pair of pliers and hold the base of the ring tightly. Then twist with the pliers until you like the design or the slack of he wire is gone. You might have to put the ring on the anvil or rod again to make a better shape. ]]> 2016-12-10 22:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142966909 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142966941 Polish:
Use a glove and turn on the machine. Hold the ring firmly and push against the polisher. (You may need to add more polish). Move the ring around until it is shiny and smooth and then polish the inside with the interior polisher. ]]> 2016-12-10 22:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142966941 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142967024 2016-12-10 22:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/142967024 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/143844816 Flower ring: 
This was the first project of the semester besides the sterling sliver ring. For this project, I made a ring made of silver and copper wire. I made a flower/nature design with two silver leafs and the copper wire spiral center. I learned how to come up with basic designs and how to draw out my design in parts before beginning to work. I struggled with the design during the first week of the project and continued to go back and forth between designs. This ring was definitely not perfect and I was not very happy that the leaves were a bit uneven and the bottom part of the ring was a little crooked. I did like the end result however and I also liked experiencing a piece with multiple things to solder. If I could redo this piece I would take more time measuring the wire to make the piece more symmetrical. ]]> 2016-12-15 14:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/143844816 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/143845496 Waterfall Necklace Piece:
For this piece, I made a necklace pendant with a design inspired by a waterfall. I used copper and silver sheet metal and silver wire for the chain. I learned how to pierce metal and how to saw as well as solder sheet metal. I struggled the most with trying to solder the two big pieces of metal together the first couple times and I also struggled with polishing. I was happy with how I was able to saw out most of the pieces carefully. I enjoyed making the design and sawing out the big pieces. If I could change anything about this project I would have been more careful when making and soldering the chain and jump rings.]]> 2016-12-15 14:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/143845496 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/144150277 This was one of my favorite projects of the semester. This ring was just a simple ring made with a piece of 10 gauge copper wire. During this project I learned 3 things: how to mill the wire, how to hot twist wire, and how to taper the ends of wire. I procrastinated to do this project and struggled with very little. I was nervous to use the new torch to do the twist because I am always nervous the first time I use new equipment. I was happy with having an even number of twists and even numbers of twists on the wire. I enjoyed twisting the wire and seeing how the metal could be twisted directions. If I could change anything on this project I might taper the ends a bit more but otherwise I would not change anything. ]]> 2016-12-17 01:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/144150277 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/144150297 Choker Necklace:
For the forge flip project I made a choker. I used 10 gauge silver wire to make this piece. When making this piece, I learned how to use the forge flip technique on wire and also how to flatten and curl the ends. I was successful with keeping even curls and even spacing, however it took more than one try to make this necklace. I struggled with folding the wire correctly in the beginning. I enjoyed placing my curls and actually just doing the flipping when I got the hang of it. If I had the chance to redo this project, I would heat the ends to make the curls more defined and clean. ]]> 2016-12-17 01:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/144150297 nbabka https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/144297362 Color wheel enamel bezel bracelet:
With this project I made an enamel piece inspired by a color wheel. I used silver sheet metal for the bezel and I have made two hot twist wires to solder on the sides of the bezel. I learned how to make a bezel, how to do wet inlay, and also more intricate designs in enamel. For this project I struggled to finish (which I did not I will) and when making the enamel piece, one of the wire pieces fell over. I succeeded on filing and using the belt sander to smooth the edges of the bezel. I enjoyed doing the wet inlay for the enamel piece.  If I could redo this project just tried to manage my time more wisely because some of the work days were slowed when we could not use the torches.]]> 2016-12-19 13:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nbabka/nkm1y5f86sww/wish/144297362