Tool Time Tuesday - Textures: Hydraulic Press vs Rolling Mill

Melissa Muir, Jewelry Artist and Teacher, discusses and shows the difference between textures made with a hydraulic press vs. those made with a rolling mill.

[@ValerieWhittington]

I am such an admirer of your work and so appreciate the time you take to tutor. thanks for being here.

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you Valerie Tate I appreciate the feedback.

[@Morganrcb1]

Love the way those Keum Boo earrings turned out!

[@emilyscott5266]

Hi Melissa. I understand the basics of rolling mills but I didn’t realize that a rolling mill displaced metal by thinning to create relief. So cool. Just never dawned on me. I went to your rolling mill demo at Beadfest Philly but we got busy talking 😀

[@MelissaMuir]

Emily Scott what? Us? Busy talking? That NEVER happens. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@andyhubert7724]

Thanks, I watched the video you linked. Will try it to some of my earring pieces!

[@dalemills7926]

Thanks Melissa ..I needed this too..im having to choose between the 2 ..1 at a time ..( a senior citizen )❤

[@MelissaMuir]

Even not being a senior citizen, it is a challenge to pick between the two.

[@laurenyoungs]

Hi Melissa how do you ruffle the edges? Thank you so much your work is beautiful

[@benzedira]

that is what it is to boil down to, then it is a very good idea Thank you so much

[@Gertieanne]

Thank you!

[@andyhubert7724]

Hi Melissa, how do you ruffle the edges on your metal? What technique do you use? I would like to
Use it on some of my earrings instead of leaving them plain and flat. Thank you..

[@MelissaMuir]

+andy hubert Hi Andy, Thanks for asking. I use the end piece of a 2x4 that I have knocked divots into. You can see how I do it in this video: ua-cam.com/video/TFf_ExT4VbE/v-deo.html let me know if you still have questions.

[@Gertieanne]

Got a rolling mill!