How I Made The Rolling Mill Texture Tool - Used In Moonshine Bracelet

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In this video, Prof. John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy explains how to make the roll printing tool used to create the Moonshine Bracelet. All you need are a piece of brass sheet metal, a center punch, and a drill along with two different sized drill bits.
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[@celesteg5984]

Once again, this was a HIGHLY INFORMATIVE VIDEO! I love texture on metal and hope to get a rolling mill at some point and this info with the tips will go a long way to helping me! And, once again John...you rock!!!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed the video Celeste g, Don't let not owning a rolling mill get in the way of your creativity. I'm sure you can find someone in your area who would be willing to roll your sheet metal for you. I used to pay a jeweler in my neighborhood to let me use his rolling mill. Or, you could apply a different texture to your sheet and make a version of this chain that's all your own design. Thanks for the sweet comments.
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[@sejaaguia8020]

I love it! Thank you for sharing!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

My pleasure. Thanks again! 😀

[@101mosioatunya]

Ah! Watching this again I see that I have to make a lot more holes on my copper texture sheet. Thanks so much for posting this, Prof. Ahr :-)

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Hilary, I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. Yeah, you gotta make a lot of holes in that tool to get good results.
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[@101mosioatunya]

A very happy Christmas and a bright, peaceful and successful year to you and all around you, Professor Ahr :-)

[@anjavanderidder-vanlaarhov7014]

Thanks for this extra information. It is very usefull. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year with lots of new videos. Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you liked the video Anja. The OJA will have plenty of new videos in 2018.
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[@pijnto]

Learnt something new "Facial tissue" never used that. You and your family have a Merry Chrismas

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad I could teach you something new. Have a happy holiday season.
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[@shelleystewart3398]

Merry Christmas Prof.! Hope Santa Clause gets you everything you wished for. ^^

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Thanks so much for your sweet message. Happy holidays.

[@zoeschnabel2701]

John Ahr....what gu. brass did you use for the moonshine bracelet tool? Did you smooth down the drill holes front and back of tool? This will be my 1st project with a rolling mill...but a different design for a cab set bracelet. Thanx, prof.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I believe that I made the tool from 22 gauge brass sheet. I didn't smooth every single hole that I made independently. I merely went over the whole tool with a little sand paper to remove any burs that would leave a trace. I like your bracelet idea.
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[@agjewelry9777]

Can you tell me what gauge is the brass sheet used for the moonshine template? Thank you!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I used a piece of 22 gauge brass to make the tool. You can use a thicker piece of sheet metal. If you make large cutouts, you might want to use a thicker piece of sheet if you plan to use the tool a lot. Over time the cutouts can get stretched out of shape if the metal is thinner. I hope this helps.
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[@annegregory8541]

Yes, your response helped, Professor Ahr! Thank you for responding! Love your videos. On my way to Patreon to contribute!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad I could help.
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