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Post by jamesp on Jan 13, 2014 11:54:23 GMT -5
Got around to doing nine. Trashed two due to lack of practice. Photos are not so good. Copper, stainless, and brass rivets in german silver and a couple of brass backs. Counted 6 hours of bench time. But was picking up speed and accuracy. Will be dialed in better for next projects.    Thanks for looking |
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Post by 1dave on Jan 13, 2014 12:34:56 GMT -5
Perhaps put the rivets in a row and use a stamp set to put purchaser's name in it, or just fancy stamps.
So many ways to go!
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Post by jamesp on Jan 13, 2014 13:31:11 GMT -5
I also bought solid hemispherical rivets in 1/32, 3/32,1/8,3/16. Brass copper and stainless
I get long shank so i can use the shank as a rivet too cause they fit in the same drilled hole.
Can also get flat heads, hollow and a bunch of configs.
Rivet jewelry. Sets welcome. Take it to many ways as you say Dave. Exploitation of the bizarre. ha
Since i am terrible w/solder i often rivet 2 different metals. Do not ever have to apply heat in such situations.
So the finishes can be done separately before assembly. And not damage the finish w/heat.
Was looking for the rivet company to post it. They are industrial and cheap.
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Post by pghram on Jan 13, 2014 14:28:50 GMT -5
Very inter-es-ting.
Rich
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Post by aimeesrockworks on Jan 13, 2014 19:02:53 GMT -5
I see little constellations (don't ask which ones mind you). So am I looking at what I'd call the 'factory heads' (the original top of the rivet) or the 'shop heads' (the bucked side)? I'm pretty sure there are terminology differences between airplane building and jewelry work though.  |
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Post by jamesp on Jan 13, 2014 19:43:08 GMT -5
I wonder what Rio would call them....I would guess rivets Aimee. They sure work for me. Most of those are the factory heads showing. The smaller ones are just a 1/4 inch length of the shank that i cut off the other side of the rivet and stuck it in the hole and hammered it to make a 'rivet'. The rivet and shank are delightfully soft(annealed) so i use pieces of the shank regularly. I actually order long shank rivets so i can steal the shank and make small rivets. Look at the variety i bought. I have used rivets only a few times. They were easy. I will order hollow,smaller,bevel heads and others. Many designs.  Bigguns  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2014 19:44:28 GMT -5
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Post by jamesp on Jan 13, 2014 19:50:58 GMT -5
I see little constellations (don't ask which ones mind you). So am I looking at what I'd call the 'factory heads' (the original top of the rivet) or the 'shop heads' (the bucked side)? I'm pretty sure there are terminology differences between airplane building and jewelry work though. Check it out Aimee... www.etsy.com/listing/73189996/riveted-tribal-earrings-mixed-metal?ref=sr_gallery_38&ga_search_query=jewelry+rivets&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=galleryAnd i intentionally stay away from Rio to avoid the cookie cutter look of using their materials. The heavier stuff i use seems to sell well due to it's weight, texture and color. The shop above has incredible skill levels but it has a store bought look. I do not want to sound arrogant; i am trying to be different. PS. I could not make that piece above on a good day. I don't have the skill or patience to. |
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Post by jamesp on Jan 13, 2014 19:58:47 GMT -5
I can not find my supplier Scott. It was different than the above, but very similar. They send me emails monthly. It was about 2 years ago when i was riveting. And had to get back in practice. |
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Post by quartz on Jan 13, 2014 23:37:34 GMT -5
Sure like your style better than the "CNC" look of the products on the link. My thinking, being different and unique and maintaining good finish quality is a good way to go. Thinking inside a box is just joining a bunch of others in the box, you see one, you've seen them all. Larry
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Post by jamesp on Jan 14, 2014 8:20:40 GMT -5
Sure like your style better than the "CNC" look of the products on the link. My thinking, being different and unique and maintaining good finish quality is a good way to go. Thinking inside a box is just joining a bunch of others in the box, you see one, you've seen them all. Larry Why not be different Larry. It may get you a home run. If you find a style that will sell. I sold a lot of jewelry using a hammer, railroad anvil and scrap stuff. $20 outlay. And 'repurposed' materials are hot. A big selling point in itself. I am like you guys, i love to go hunt rock and the rush you get finding the magnificent rock(s). No different than going to the scrap yard and finding treasures to make jewelry out of. The thrill of the find. I must have a 300 pound pile of scrap that i put in trays to pick from. The scrap often dictates the creation. Take copper for instance. electric wire electric buss bars copper roofing/gutters silver plated copper trays copper sheet for marine apps various fasteners cook ware pipe etc You can take copper power transmission cable like 000 twisted. It may have forty 10 gauge wires twisted together and cut it in lengths of 1/4" to 3 " on a cut off saw and tumble the thousands of short sections to remove burrs. Then set them on a steel plate and get em cherry red w/the torch and roll them all into water to do a mass anneal. That creates a lot of useful bits to make rivets, hooks, hangers, connections, forgings etc. Great practice for amateurs like myself. And goof ups are cheap too. |
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Post by aimeesrockworks on Jan 14, 2014 10:27:05 GMT -5
Very interesting... I've riveted a lot, but never for pretties. It always makes me think of a gun and a bucking bar so it's cool to see a different method. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 14, 2014 10:30:06 GMT -5
I really like the whole style you got going on. I think it's cool to go foraging the scrap yard for your jewelry..... not unlike hounding your own rocks.
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Post by jamesp on Jan 14, 2014 11:30:11 GMT -5
Doing weird and finding junk is not boring. Fits my style. To each his own.
Foraging is the big treat.
Thanks you guys.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jan 14, 2014 11:44:41 GMT -5
You've got a cool style, James. I'm sure those pendants sell very well. Rivets are always easier than soldering, especially for mating mixed materials. Functional (structural) and beautiful (aesthetic), so many different styles/types to choose from. I've always like rivets in leather, a nice look.
Foraging is a great term! As a younger person, I would love to go with my dad to junkyards, scrap yards, industrial surplus sales, etc., and just wander. Loved to just look at things.
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Post by jamesp on Jan 14, 2014 11:51:08 GMT -5
Like rivets for reasons you mention. Give a look of substance strength and hand crafted. They are so easy.
Mating mixed materials puts them in another category.
Are you a scrap yard junky? I guess it is in the hemoglobin.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 14, 2014 11:55:25 GMT -5
I know girls aren't supposed to like them, but I love going through scrap yards. I had to do it a lot when I was doing body work and I found it very inspiring. Yes, I'm weird. I had always planned on doing big sculptural pieces with scrap, bondo and tiger hair, but I never got around to it. The direction of your work really appeals to me.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jan 14, 2014 12:05:28 GMT -5
Tiger hair? What scrap yards do you go to, Tela?
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 14, 2014 12:11:02 GMT -5
LOL! Tiger hair is kinda like bondo. It is a 2 part hole filler with strands of fiberglass. It's incredibly tough stuff. You don't really sand it, you grind it with a grinder. Bondo is meant to be used (correctly) in a thin layer, tiger hair isn't.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2014 12:20:06 GMT -5
yes, the quirky nature of your style means many things. No repeats. Everything is one of a kind. Clients have wide variety of choices.... many characters lead to good sales.
Awesome to see. Keep it up. It's fun to see your success!
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