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Post by talkingstones on Jun 3, 2014 20:03:44 GMT -5
Hi All,
Contrary to popular myth, I have not fallen off the planet, lol! Just extremely busy right now and working hard on everything, including smithing when time permits. I have a question. Does anyone out there know how to make a small tear/rain drop out of metal? I'm trying to make one about the size of a bead and just can't seem to get it to work. Mine keep going into complete spheres.
Thanks!
Cathy
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kradz89
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Post by kradz89 on Jun 3, 2014 20:06:44 GMT -5
Maybe melt some metal and drip it into cold water? That would be my best guess. My husband is out training and is the metal worker, I can ask him in about a week if you haven't gotten answers when he gets home!
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Post by talkingstones on Jun 4, 2014 18:39:47 GMT -5
Sounds good and will give it a try!
Thanks!!!
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Post by Pat on Jun 4, 2014 19:00:43 GMT -5
I've melted metal and dropped it into water. I always get little bowls, never drop shape. Nevertheless, it is fun.
How big of a teardrop do you need?
I've seen teardrop shape beads. Maybe they are also in metal.
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Post by radio on Jun 5, 2014 16:39:57 GMT -5
I have done them using sterling wire. Suspend the wire vertically from a third hand or something to hold it in place. It might take a few tries, but with judicious use of the torch you can make some pretty cool ones. The larger gauge wire, the larger teardrop
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Post by Pat on Jun 5, 2014 16:55:12 GMT -5
I agree with radio. It's like making a head pin, but keeping the toch on the tip until the drop falls off.
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Post by talkingstones on Jun 10, 2014 20:06:14 GMT -5
I tried that but they kept balling up on me into spheres. I want them very small to be highlights for earrings.... small bead size...
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Post by 1dave on Jul 2, 2014 17:50:02 GMT -5
Try melting, then dip in water , THEN cut the drop off and shape the cut.
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