Comments on: Expanding My Jewelry Making Skills! https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/expanding-my-jewelry-making-skills/ free jewelry tutorials, plus a friendly community sharing creative ideas for making and selling jewelry. Fri, 30 Oct 2015 21:39:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.15 By: Colleen https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/expanding-my-jewelry-making-skills/#comment-415282 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 21:39:05 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=42038#comment-415282 Dianne, wow do I love the blue! Was that from patina or was it torched too. I haven’t dived into doing patina yet, maybe this winter I’ll give it a try. I love working with copper!!! I’ve tried torching it and had a bit of coloring from that. I have sooo much to learn. Are there any sites you liked the best for learning how to do patina & soldering?

Great job!!

]]> By: Dianne https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/expanding-my-jewelry-making-skills/#comment-415097 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 19:07:05 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=42038#comment-415097 Thanks so much for all the kind words!
*****Nancy*****! A propane torch is the least expensive option that will solder, especially copper, and get one with a pencil flame as opposed to swirl (learned that the hard way). After buying a couple butane torches, I finally bought a propane. I was afraid of the torch so I did some form folding first (Fell in love again) and then after I was used to the torch I went began soldering. I will posting pics soon of the form folded, patina pieces. I have been reading, reading, reading, and joined a group on Facebook. I have been watching videos for hours at a time. There are no metal workshops around here so I have to do it myself. I have learned a lot about the chemicals, safety, torching, etc…

]]> By: Nancy https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/expanding-my-jewelry-making-skills/#comment-414971 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 03:53:33 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=42038#comment-414971 What gorgeous pieces. And, those are the results from a new-learned skill! Awesome job. I have been wanting to learn to solder, but I get very confused as what materials to start with. Some gurus say a torch, and others say a pen-like solderer!?

Dear Rena. One of my busiest selling salon has been doing nothing. No sales. A few earrings, that’s it. Any suggestions. I have a tiny space, but great location. Not a good outlook for the busy holiday season. Any ideas? Ty so much. I love everything you write, make, etc. You are the best. Nancy

]]> By: Cathy Stewart https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/expanding-my-jewelry-making-skills/#comment-414702 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:47:03 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=42038#comment-414702 Wow, soo impressive. Looks like fun and I love the color.

]]> By: Susan Anderson https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/expanding-my-jewelry-making-skills/#comment-414648 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:12:57 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=42038#comment-414648 Diana- you did an amazing job on your patinas. Stunning colors- I love, love, love the cuff!

]]> By: Rena Klingenberg https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/expanding-my-jewelry-making-skills/#comment-414565 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:29:37 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=42038#comment-414565 Thank you so much for your lovely words, Dianne! I’m thrilled to hear that my tutorial inspired you to start this whole new chapter of your jewelry journey! And I can so relate to barely being able to wait for new tools to arrive. 🙂 Your bracelets and earrings are gorgeous (and so is your photography). I will enjoy thinking of the fun and excitement you’re having as you dive deeper into metalwork!

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