tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post1234096884820825262..comments2024-03-06T03:12:24.898-08:00Comments on The Cerebral Dilettante: The Power of Moneylunedreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12194017326383981105noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-81424029675669049502015-01-03T10:17:36.780-08:002015-01-03T10:17:36.780-08:00I really appreciate your sharing your expertise wi...I really appreciate your sharing your expertise with us newbies! Thanx much!Brenda Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14749106838186057181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-2866185968596587192014-08-15T20:29:31.438-07:002014-08-15T20:29:31.438-07:00I actually put a piece of aluminum foil on the gra...I actually put a piece of aluminum foil on the grate of my gas grill, then laid copper pipe and copper sheets on it, turned the gas on high & voila! Even tho I have a torch (now), I still use the grill... alot!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14353464910696764099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-58032994437296348102014-08-14T05:50:55.605-07:002014-08-14T05:50:55.605-07:00I know nothing about plating, so can't help yo...I know nothing about plating, so can't help you there. I imagine whatever can be done to copper, can be done to these, since that's all they are. Solid copper.lunedreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194017326383981105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-16314970995362415442014-08-14T05:15:09.898-07:002014-08-14T05:15:09.898-07:00-Can these flower sheet be gold or silver plated a...-Can these flower sheet be gold or silver plated after the embossing ?????<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-88468181307076260722013-01-22T16:09:41.841-08:002013-01-22T16:09:41.841-08:00Mostly 24, 26 and 30. You can do it with 22, but i...Mostly 24, 26 and 30. You can do it with 22, but it's harder on the coins. Round shapes I like to use my disc cutter or metal hand punch, as long as they're the right size. Other shapes I use metal shears--that's part of the nice thing about thinner gauges of sheet. I try to avoid sawing whenever I can because it's a pain and takes so long. With the coin technique you don't have to worry about the shears making marks on the edges of your metal because they get pounded out in the texturing process anyway.lunedreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194017326383981105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-50284021047268231412013-01-22T15:59:13.009-08:002013-01-22T15:59:13.009-08:00Just stumbled across the post- what gauge copper s...Just stumbled across the post- what gauge copper sheeting did you use? Did you hand cut the shapes or use a metal punch? Love this idea :)Charis Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14951860274228641989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-61259600087411863362012-06-25T14:43:16.509-07:002012-06-25T14:43:16.509-07:00Hi Barbara,
How are you doing with the drilling?...Hi Barbara, <br /><br />How are you doing with the drilling? I, too, was having trouble drilling holes in coins until I read some posts on web forums about how to do it. Begin by making a "mark" with a center punch (really, any pointed object) to keep your bit steady. Then, when you drill, the key is moderate speed (high speed strips the drill bit and it just spins), a bit of pressure, and repeated lubrication during the process. When you see a small "ribbon" of metal arising as you drill, you're doing it right. Also, be sure the bit is moving when you pull out, to avoid breaking the bit. If you're going for a large hole, drill a small hole first, a "pilot hole."Woojoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121889473263258695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-90477173013076910272012-04-29T00:56:25.815-07:002012-04-29T00:56:25.815-07:00This is a fantastic idea..Thankyou so much for sha...This is a fantastic idea..Thankyou so much for sharing it.<br />JenniJennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04933243243697227084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-22023829197164705402012-04-17T07:09:56.331-07:002012-04-17T07:09:56.331-07:00OMG, you are my Hero.OMG, you are my Hero.Mary Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01571154792156696323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-88770711934084535772012-04-01T23:45:38.463-07:002012-04-01T23:45:38.463-07:00I thought you were going to say you pounded the co...I thought you were going to say you pounded the coins flat, and it seemed like that would be a shame, but I love what you've done with those! Looks like I better be on the lookout for things to texture with!Sharylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11290002867469159820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-30580443369638733152012-03-26T23:24:06.869-07:002012-03-26T23:24:06.869-07:00Keirsten,
That's really cool - lots of coins d...Keirsten,<br />That's really cool - lots of coins do have wonderful designs on them, and perfect for jewelry use. I love that you chose coins from Swaziland and South Africa - two countries right next door to me - and they do have some cool coins, with great designs; as does Mozambique where I am - even shrimp, rhinos, cheetas... Good luck with the components shop.<br />CarlaQuimera Atelierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09301853469707579738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-38867169989617289572012-03-24T06:38:58.200-07:002012-03-24T06:38:58.200-07:00Sandra, I think you could get texture on your meta...Sandra, I think you could get texture on your metal without annealing, as long as your coins were very hard (i.e. no aluminum coins). I've had the best luck with copper sheet, as it is softest. Brass and nickel were much harder to get an impression on, and don't respond as well to annealing (red brass turns rather pink, and annealing doesn't seem to affect nickel much). You won't get as deep an impression without annealing, and your coins may get worn out rather quickly. And of course the texturing process hardens your sheet even more. You do need a very heavy hammer for this, you really need to whack it hard and that's hard to do with a small, lightweight hammer. I'm thinking you might be able to anneal copper in a gas stove flame (or maybe even set your copper on an electric burner and see what happens! If it turns red, you're in business.). You don't have to melt it (obviously), just get it red hot. You could probably even anneal with a butane torch. You really only need MAPP or propane if you're going to actually melt copper. Have fun!lunedreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194017326383981105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-91217241353868702612012-03-24T06:06:30.442-07:002012-03-24T06:06:30.442-07:00And there I was, wondering how to get a pretty tex...And there I was, wondering how to get a pretty texture on metal sheet without having to invest in embossing folders and all. Genius. And there's a LOT of old coins around on the flea markets here, from pre-Euro times, bweheheh. *rubs hands and cackles evilly while plotting*<br /><br />Do you think this would work without previously annealing the metal sheets? Just asking, because, I don't have a torch. Yet.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06187467742028712865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-71053842019276760542012-03-23T13:24:38.245-07:002012-03-23T13:24:38.245-07:00I love this... and your design aesthetic. You are ...I love this... and your design aesthetic. You are so talented!!!Alexandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-86768212100835445832012-03-22T18:59:38.059-07:002012-03-22T18:59:38.059-07:00What a great idea thanks for sharing. I also used...What a great idea thanks for sharing. I also used harden brass plates and they don't last to long never thought to anneal first.<br /><br />P.S. Your earrings on Everyday Earrings are gorgeous!!!<br /><br />TheresaThoughtfulhandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641859835623337587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-50423904581899378312012-03-20T21:37:24.473-07:002012-03-20T21:37:24.473-07:00I inherited a crop-a-dile scrapbooking punch thing...I inherited a crop-a-dile scrapbooking punch thingy, the one with the pink handles, and I tried it for punching holes in a penny, was slightly harder than butter, but not much.<br /><br />Love your blog by the way. You can always make me laugh out loud!<br /><br />And thank you for the idea of annealing metal first before pounding patterns into it. I have been experimenting with thrift shop stainless steel cutlery as texture pieces, without a lot of success. I will try annealing my metal first.<br /><br />Carol Bartrawpliccbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03939765728411203442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-33924057856122546362012-03-20T12:01:24.601-07:002012-03-20T12:01:24.601-07:00I can't wait to see, what You're going to ...I can't wait to see, what You're going to do with it ! I know it is going to be beautiful!<br />Hello from Florida!Alinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12175118240520630680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-37133019513187384192012-03-20T10:11:41.973-07:002012-03-20T10:11:41.973-07:00Cool, right! Wow!
You're a genius.Cool, right! Wow! <br /><br />You're a genius.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12184290537926732846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-80068100542796762022012-03-20T05:41:29.733-07:002012-03-20T05:41:29.733-07:00Barbara, Pattie Gasparino sent me this link to a m...Barbara, Pattie Gasparino sent me this link to a metal punch that she says goes through coins like buttah! I think I'm going to have to get one...<br /><br /> http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H203084TLlunedreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194017326383981105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-75581352692799287432012-03-20T03:19:42.004-07:002012-03-20T03:19:42.004-07:00This. is. excellent.
I have a bunch with half dr...This. is. excellent. <br /><br />I have a bunch with half drilled holes because I gave up after a couple of drill bits.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980307796009482871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-23925250118676816272012-03-19T15:38:50.312-07:002012-03-19T15:38:50.312-07:00What a cool technique and think of all that histor...What a cool technique and think of all that history you're transferring to the jewellery, all the places those coins have been...so unique!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974728482917154566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-80565304224456935122012-03-19T12:29:31.092-07:002012-03-19T12:29:31.092-07:00"..and I pounded the crap out of it"......."..and I pounded the crap out of it"....I love reading your posts!!!! You have made some awesome findings here! Very ingenious and creative!Patti Vanderbloemenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14899971311953499881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-45337789045831196472012-03-19T11:16:49.584-07:002012-03-19T11:16:49.584-07:00you are so clever! I have been trying the brass s...you are so clever! I have been trying the brass stamping plates and not having a heckuva lot of success.jessememanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07029583785041602239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-54561460034286357002012-03-19T09:46:26.044-07:002012-03-19T09:46:26.044-07:00Way cool!! Love them! You are so clever.Way cool!! Love them! You are so clever.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337101534643323960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2050381412636516903.post-79619301795457119792012-03-19T07:41:02.157-07:002012-03-19T07:41:02.157-07:00Very neat! Haven seen people texturing with patter...Very neat! Haven seen people texturing with patterned sheet metal, rusty hammers etc, but never with coins. Cool way of using the pretty coin designs. Can't wait to see the finished pieces!<br /><br />I've got some old coins, bought at antique and stamp shows, and heaps of old swedish copper coins, but so far I've never used them in my jewellery (unless you count the necklace I made as a teen, threading a danish coin -- i.e. one of those with a hole in the centre -- on a cotton cord). This post made me think of way to use my own coins. Very inspirational!Manekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362626785474144154noreply@blogger.com