Riveted jewelry

*** Assignment for today: Jewelers, like other artists, are always looking for new ideas. Where better to look that the work of other artists? Do some research online and find some artist-made jewelry that you like. You should be looking for things that you might be able to make with the techniques we have learned so far (or something similar that looks like you might be able to do). Experiment with searching for different combinations of "key words". Some words you might use could be: cold…

Cold connections like riveting are ideal for working with materials that can't be near a torch flame. They also provide an opportunity and method for adding movement to your jewelry designs. So even for jewelry designers who can solder, cold connections are an important skill to master.

3 Rivet Style

Written by Patti Vanderbloemen for Love My Art Jewelry I had an idea to create a pair of hoop earrings from copper sheet.. I drew a rough sketch and cut out my shapes. This is when I realized the music in my studio must have been too loud (or my singing was too loud) ...3 1/2" length does not an earring make..but it would make a pendant. After a quick fold form and texture, I decided to add tube rivets to the top of the pendant. I like a clean look to my metal, and tube rivets give me this…

I made these earrings recently and it was only when I finished that I thought what a good step by step tutorial they’d make. Unfortunately I hadn’t taken any photos so I made different …

Making good cold connections is an essential skill for every jewelry maker. Don't miss these 7 tips about riveting & other cold connections.

The drum is a musical instrument transformed into a healing tool. Drumming is a return to wholeness. It helps humanity maintain its innate connection to the rhythms of nature. Your body has natural rhythms such as the rhythm of your heartbeat, your circadian rhythm, which is sleeping and waking, the rhythm of your breathing, rhythms of brain waves, and hormonal rhythms. Your immune system loves a good beat. Drumming is about self-expression, relaxation, spirituality, quality of life and…

Copper, Polymer Clay Image Transfer of an Albrecht Durer Painting. Sawn, Forged, Riveted, Hydraulic Press

Make this simple bracelet and you'll be a riveting fool! You'll texture, form, patina and finish pre-cut copper shapes and then rivet them into a fabulous bracelet with an oh-so easy forged clasp. The tools and supplies used in this video are listed below.