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Jewelry: Micro Torch Basics
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Micro Torch Basics

Copper chain and pendant

Copper chain and pendant

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Micro Torch Basics »

Instructions

After I made some rings I wondered if I could make a chain from them so I gave it a try. I was successful and was very pleased when all of the joins held as I was shaping the rings. The pendant was made using 22ga copper sheet which I cut and then soldered. The little faux rivets are from some holes I punched using a screw down hole punch. My joins still need some work as they are still visible ...
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Category: Jewelry

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Materials

12ga copper wire and sheet copper

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Micro Torch Basics class

 

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Kate Richbourg on craftsy.com
Kate Richbourg
Craftsy Instructor
Oct 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Susan- Looks great!!! Great job with the chain and pendant.
SusanSan on craftsy.com
Oct 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Kate! Your class was really fun and has inspired me to become a lot more proficient in soldering. Thanks for a great class! Cheers.
Oh Liz on craftsy.com
Oct 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I enjoyed your class very much I now realise I use too much solder and will take onyour soldering techniques. I would love to see you solder 2 sheets of copper together as this is a different technique I think.
Metal maniac on craftsy.com
Oct 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
That looks great!!! I'm going to attempt a follow chain....I've wanted to for awhile but your piece gave me the push..
SusanSan on craftsy.com
Oct 05, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hey MM, thanks for stopping by and good luck with your chain. It'll be fun to see what you do! Cheers, Susan
sallyem on craftsy.com
Oct 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
very cool - keep up the great work!
Jens-Creations on craftsy.com
Oct 05, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
lovely... create more susan and shared to us...
SusanSan on craftsy.com
Oct 05, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Sally!
quimera on craftsy.com
Feb 23, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful.
quimera on craftsy.com
Feb 23, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful.
quimera on craftsy.com
Feb 23, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
uups...sorry for repetitions and wrong thread placement! I just discovered this site and am learning the format. Thanks for sharing -- this is lovely work!
quimera on craftsy.com
Feb 23, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
uups...sorry for repetitions and wrong thread placement! I just discovered this site and am learning the format. Thanks for sharing -- this is lovely work!
quimera on craftsy.com
Feb 23, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
uups...sorry for repetitions and wrong thread placement! I just discovered this site and am learning the format. Thanks for sharing -- this is lovely work!