I last blogged about using my new Pepetools oval disc cutter: https://mieloabelo.com/new-cool-tool-with-demo/. I had not made anything at the time, but since, I made a necklace using the oval washers and beautiful faceted petrified wood coin beads. I found those at the International Gem and Jewelry Show when it rolled through again in January.
Here is the link to the necklace in my shop:
https://mieloabelodesigns.com/copper-petrified-wood-necklace
I hammered the washers and used a butane torch to flame color them, then alternated the beads. I put together a YouTube short of the process.
I also DID buy a one ton arbor press! I am cutting this blog short so I can try it out! Stay tuned to see how that goes.