Recently, I upgraded my butane torch options to include the Blazer Big Shot and the Blazer Spitfire. Both are hotter than my chef’s torch. I blogged a little bit about the Blazer recently: https://mieloabelo.com/rediscovering-metal-work-part-1/ Since, I have been experimenting with both torches and also ways to seal the finished projects.In the past, I have used ArtDeco… Continue reading How to Seal Flame Colored Copper
Tag: earrings
Rediscovering Metal Work, Part 1
A few weeks ago, I was rummaging around looking for something and stumbled across a pair of pewter dangles that I had made some time ago and just never did anything with. I had cut them using my Pepetools disc cutter, then I ran through the Big Shot embosser inside one of my texture folders… Continue reading Rediscovering Metal Work, Part 1
Beads Galore! Is It My Birthday?
Well, no, but it is someone’s birthday somewhere, and I’ll use any excuse to go bead shopping. When I first got into jewelry making, I discovered a somewhat local bead shop called Intrinsic Trading. It was small, but packed full of gemstones and findings, and I realized right then and there that the best part… Continue reading Beads Galore! Is It My Birthday?