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Metalsmithing

Handmade Clasp Fabrication with Metalsmithing

Handmade Clasp Sketch

As I have commented to many people, Debora can design and make necklaces faster than I can complete them with clasps. Sometimes she will also outstrip my ability to keep supplies up. Usually, I will use commercial clasps, because Debora prefers lobster claw style to toggles and other clasps. However, I ran out of yellow [...]

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Beginning Metalsmithing

Copper Money Clip

When beginning at metal working, it is good to play with a simple project. In this case the metal is copper, and the project is a money clip. The entire project needs to be planned before you begin any work. Drawings of what you want to achieve and what effect you want need to be [...]

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