Thats what I've been up to . I'm thrilled that I'm getting better at it . It's a lot of work and I'm using a retarded torch. You see I bought a propane torch ages ago before I really knew anything. This torch has a "trigger start" Meaning I don't use a flint striker to light it. This cause me to have three flame tips.. and makes soldering a big giant pain.
So far I've just been working with brass . I like brass it's cheap and pretty. I plan to start working with silver sometime soon. So far i've made a handful of bezel/boxes. The walls on these bezel are too thick to fold over but they make great containers for small things. I of course have tons of small things.
Last week I burned my self. Don't worry it wasn't too bad and was my own stupid fault. I basicly over heated a piece till it completely fell apart. While I was smart enough to use my tweesers to pick up the hot metal I was not smart enough to use them when I picked up a ceramic hand. OW ! But i'm ok and leason learned.
Here is my first fully finished necklace. I love it and I can't wait to wear it somewhere.
And I etched the back of the bezel
My goal is to finish a few more pieces and actually list them on etsy.
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