Comments on: Inks and Aluminum https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/ free jewelry tutorials, plus a friendly community sharing creative ideas for making and selling jewelry. Thu, 15 Mar 2018 23:06:11 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.14 By: Rena Klingenberg https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/#comment-586255 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 23:06:11 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=21206#comment-586255 In reply to Linda Dyson.

Hi Linda, I recommend that you do an online search for “aluminum sheet for jewelry”. Or if you’re looking for aluminum wire, do an online search for “aluminum wire for jewelry”. You can do these searches on Google, or on Etsy.com, or on Amazon.com – and I’m sure you’ll find a good source of what you’re seeking. I hope this helps! 🙂

]]> By: Linda Dyson https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/#comment-586236 Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:35:05 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=21206#comment-586236 I would like to find aluminum to work with but am unsure where to find it. Home Depot or Lowe’s? Other craft store like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby? Please advise. I am wanting it for support inside my polymer craft designs I make like key rings, as well as for jewelry pendents.

]]> By: Rena Klingenberg https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/#comment-585982 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 15:37:26 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=21206#comment-585982 In reply to Lynda Carson.

Lynda, thanks for this info! 🙂

]]> By: Lynda Carson https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/#comment-585981 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 15:30:45 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=21206#comment-585981 Updated information…I would check out industrial metal supplies for scrap aluminum and copper. They often sell very cheaply by weight. I used Permalac spray sealer, also purchased at one of these stores. Available on line as well.

]]> By: Stephani https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/#comment-585966 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 13:51:26 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=21206#comment-585966 Beautiful and unique earrings! I especially love the intricate detailed designs on the hearts!

]]> By: Rena Klingenberg https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/#comment-502701 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 14:35:55 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=21206#comment-502701 In reply to Moogie.

Moogie, thanks for sharing this cool idea!

]]> By: Moogie https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/#comment-502699 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 14:33:25 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=21206#comment-502699 I’ve heard of people using the inside of soda/beer cans as a supply of lightweight metal. I haven’t done it myself but it’s a great source for aluminum. If you need it thicker, maybe epoxy your final forms together. That way you could eliminate the original colors & letters from the outside of the can! It would be great to hear from someone who has worked with aluminum cans:)

]]> By: Colleen https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/#comment-488356 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:38:18 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=21206#comment-488356 Very pretty! You just answered my question on if the ink would work on aluminum!

]]> By: Monica https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/#comment-448526 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:31:36 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=21206#comment-448526 These are great and I love the generosity of this community in sharing ideas.

What product did you use for the varnish? Thank you!

]]> By: Robin https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/#comment-448503 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 12:31:10 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=21206#comment-448503 Yes, I’d like to try this too! I have feeling free scrap is a fantasy though, seems everything has a price on it these days. I should just check local recycling centers and ask for it? These are the same places my house recycling goes to or an industrial place?

]]> By: Nicole Green https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/#comment-102639 Sun, 18 May 2014 21:41:13 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=21206#comment-102639 Thank you! I just purchased StazOn & rubber stamps for copper etching, after I saw Virginia Vivier’s tutorial on this same site. I have aluminum sheeting left over from a project ages ago. Also, I have been noticing alcohol inks & am very interested in trying them. Another layer to my venture in metalsmithing. Rena, you have the best jewelry making newsletter!
Nicole

]]> By: Lynn Schmitt https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/#comment-11883 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:43:42 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=21206#comment-11883 Great designs! I particularly like the birds.

]]> By: Lynda https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/#comment-11843 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:34:52 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=21206#comment-11843 Hi, Linda,
The aluminum sheet is scrap metal that an art teacher gets from a recycle center. I haven’t been there yet, but plan to soon. I’m guessing it’s about 22-24 gauge, easy enough to cut with kitchen sheers. Hope you are able find a ‘free’ source near you.

]]> By: Linda Soderfelt https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/#comment-11820 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:55:45 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=21206#comment-11820 I really love the hearts! Could you share where you are buying or getting the aluminum from and how thick/able to hold a shape without bending it is?

]]> By: Barbara https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/inks-and-aluminum/#comment-11710 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:54:59 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=21206#comment-11710 Very cute!

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