Hammering metal jewelry

Have you ever started a project and wondered if you are using the right size of jewelry wire? There truly is a reason for the different gauge size and this post tells all about it. Perfect for be…

These hammered silver drop earrings will go with anything they are very lightweight and comfortable to wear, made from sterling silver and hand forged from a length of solid 925 sterling silver wire. They are made using a traditional method called planishing which flattens and smooths out the silver, before the hammered finish. This process also hardens the silver, making them tough but also very lightweight and comfortable to wear. They have a hammered finish to catch the light, and are…

Paperclip Earrings by Jackie Jordan (Silver Earrings) | Artful Home | Silver Earrings

Texturing metal with hammers and stamps is a fun, relatively easy and inexpensive way of adding interest to a jewellery piece. I’m a big fan of textured

Stephanie | Ocean Inspired Jewelry | SILVERSMITH | EDUCATOR on Instagram: "⚡️What is work-hardened and what is dead-soft? I’m so glad you asked! BTW it’s the *LAST* day to enroll in The Bolo Course and save! This is IT! Comment 35 and I’ll send you the 🔗 and code (or you can find it in my b|0) Let’s start here: 👉🏼Annealing- a process that I don’t do nearly as often as I should even though it makes my life *so* much easier. Do you anneal as often as you should?! It can’t just be me…

Fine Organic Personalised Double Hoop Stud Earrings

"A beautiful textured brass hairpin is hand shaped and forged into a sturdy and dependable accessory. Each piece is made slightly different, so your hairpin will be a one of a kind. These work great for thick or fine hair, curly or straight. Due to the nature of hammering the metal, this pin has integrity and will not loose it's shape through many uses. Measures about 7\" long. If you need shorter or longer, let me know and I can make it for you."

Silver Curved Cuff Bangle A curved sided silver cuff with a large round loop clasp. Finished to a high sheen the curves are created by hammering which give the surface a dappled effect. Handmade in my workshop in Wales Hallmarked in Birmingham Made with recycled or Eco silver

Abby Hook's Hammering Heavy Gauge Wire, General Education. Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging, Tools. Hammering not only hardens the wire, it also adds an attractive contrast in textures with round and flattened wire.