Argentium is a wonderful metal, and so great for fusing!!! I am so glad that you enjoyed the tutorial. We will be adding more to Wubbers University in the near future, so please stay tuned! Best regards, Patti, Owner and Designer of Wubbers Tools
Thanks so much for asking about the bracelet. I do not currently have a tutorial, but I will put it on my list of future tutorials. Have you found Wubbers University yet? If you go to the Wubbers website, here is a link to Wubbers U. If you have bought a Wubbers product, you will receive a free lifetime membership. We are adding new tutorials daily. I hope you enjoy exploring our new site! Best regards, Patti Bullard, Owner and Designer of Wubbers
I would like to lengthen the life of pliers. I wonder: How does placing my wire high in my pliers save my pliers? Thank you for your videos, Ms Bullard.
Hi Tina, thank you for your kind words! I use dead soft wire for most projects, including this one. It is easier to form and has very little spring back. Texturing the metal with the hammer work-hardens it to give it durability and help hold its shape. Best regards, Patti, Owner and Designer of Wubbers Tools
Hi Rhyannon! Thank you for your question. You could use a chasing hammer if desired, but I personally keep the rawhide hammer nearby because once I have the texture on the s-link like I want it, the rawhide hammer won't change that texture. Also, the rawhide hammer is large enough that the s-link won't jump around or fly off as long as I tap and hold the link with the face of the rawhide hammer (rather than let it bounce up after the tap) so that the link will stay on the block and not "fly away." I have not ever wet my rawhide hammer, and actually do not have knowledge about using it wet. However, I do soften the head of a new rawhide hammer by hitting it on the sidewalk or driveway to break up the surface coating of shellac. Softening the head and breaking up the shellac in this manner will keep the shellac from flaking off all over your work area and will also prevent marring/marking your metal. If we can help further, please let us know!
Well, now I know what to do with my bent nose pliers. All of these years they have been sitting in a drawer...I could have saved many a smashed finger! LOL
Yes, Rebecca, it is time to pull those bent nose pliers back out of the drawer! Smashed fingers are painful. Glad to know we are now saving you a finger...or two. Have a great day!
Argentium is a wonderful metal, and so great for fusing!!! I am so glad that you enjoyed the tutorial. We will be adding more to Wubbers University in the near future, so please stay tuned! Best regards, Patti, Owner and Designer of Wubbers Tools
Argentium is a wonderful metal, and so great for fusing!!! I am so glad that you enjoyed the tutorial. We will be adding more to Wubbers University in the near future, so please stay tuned!
Best regards,
Patti, Owner and Designer of Wubbers Tools
Good tip to use the bent nose pliers to hold the link. Thanks
Thanks so much for asking about the bracelet. I do not currently have a tutorial, but I will put it on my list of future tutorials. Have you found Wubbers University yet? If you go to the Wubbers website, here is a link to Wubbers U. If you have bought a Wubbers product, you will receive a free lifetime membership. We are adding new tutorials daily. I hope you enjoy exploring our new site!
Best regards,
Patti Bullard, Owner and Designer of Wubbers
Love your tutorials with argentium. I dont know if there could ever be a better metal to work with
I would like to lengthen the life of pliers. I wonder: How does placing my wire high in my pliers save my pliers? Thank you for your videos, Ms Bullard.
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The copper that many jewlery makers use, is it copper from craft stores , or from a hardware store? are both safe to wear?
Excellent lesson
i'm in love with the bracelet you're wearing on your right hand! God a wubber for that and better pic of your bracelet? :)
What is the softness of this wire? Thanks for this nice lesson! :)
Hi Tina, thank you for your kind words! I use dead soft wire for most projects, including this one. It is easier to form and has very little spring back. Texturing the metal with the hammer work-hardens it to give it durability and help hold its shape. Best regards, Patti, Owner and Designer of Wubbers Tools
why do you use a weighted (?)rawhide hammer? why not use a chasing hammer? (btw I hear the rawhide hammer has to be wet? )
Hi Rhyannon! Thank you for your question. You could use a chasing hammer if desired, but I personally keep the rawhide hammer nearby because once I have the texture on the s-link like I want it, the rawhide hammer won't change that texture. Also, the rawhide hammer is large enough that the s-link won't jump around or fly off as long as I tap and hold the link with the face of the rawhide hammer (rather than let it bounce up after the tap) so that the link will stay on the block and not "fly away."
I have not ever wet my rawhide hammer, and actually do not have knowledge about using it wet. However, I do soften the head of a new rawhide hammer by hitting it on the sidewalk or driveway to break up the surface coating of shellac. Softening the head and breaking up the shellac in this manner will keep the shellac from flaking off all over your work area and will also prevent marring/marking your metal.
If we can help further, please let us know!
Well, now I know what to do with my bent nose pliers. All of these years they have been sitting in a drawer...I could have saved many a smashed finger! LOL
Yes, Rebecca, it is time to pull those bent nose pliers back out of the drawer! Smashed fingers are painful. Glad to know we are now saving you a finger...or two. Have a great day!
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haaaa they're the best thing I have ever bought.
no warning with hammer... i'm wearing earbuds... talking and hammering at the same time is not a good idea, but thanks or the demo. :/
Argentium is a wonderful metal, and so great for fusing!!! I am so glad that you enjoyed the tutorial. We will be adding more to Wubbers University in the near future, so please stay tuned!
Best regards,
Patti, Owner and Designer of Wubbers Tools