Fluted Brass Circle Pendant Project Download

Description

Use simple shape shifting to create a dynamic effect.

Skills: Basic hammering, finishing, soldering

Materials:

• 2″ brass circle, 18 gauge
• Hard silver solder

Tools:

• FRETZ:
  • H-1 stake holder
  • F-2 double convex stake
  • F-2A convex fluting stake/lining
  • F-2B convex fluting stake/sharp
  • F-2 convex fluting stake/extreme sharp
  • F-7 thin shell stake
  • HMR-3 narrow raising hammer
  • HMR-7 double ended insert hammer
  • HMR-9 rounded wide raising hammer
• GENERAL JEWELRY:
  • Solid work table
  • Buffing motor and firm 4′ buff
  • White diamond polishing compound
  • White Handy flux
  • Annealing pan
  • Soldering torch
  • Soldering pick
  • Wire cutters
  • Half round needle file #2 cut, 6″” #2 hand file
  • 320 emery cloth or paper
  • Plastic emery stick
  • Sharpie marker
  • Jewelers saw frame
  • 4/0-2/0 saw blade

  Originally Published: Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, January/February 2017