Earlier this year I ran across an interesting shop on ETSY...
The designs in the paper originate from drawings, photographs, antique engravings, clip art and computer generated images.
Tracey often gets requests for patterns in a more durable material. But she has found that there are advantages to using the paper. The paper actually creates a soft flat texture on the metal that cannot be created with metal rolling plates. And the cost of using paper keeps your price down. Paper also gives you flexibility to cut or "paper punch" your patterns.
Cut 2 pieces of poster board or tag board a little larger than the paper pattern.
***The 2" Bracelet Blanks are the most difficult to roll and will need the most pressure.
Gottagettadeal
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rollingmillresource
The designs in the paper originate from drawings, photographs, antique engravings, clip art and computer generated images.
Paper patterns for 1-1/2" cuffs
Bits and Pieces for discs, dog tags or other blanks.
*******If you will be ordering bracelet blanks for using with a paper pattern
please let me know in the invoice message notes.
I will send cuffs that are cut 1/4" shorter to accommodate how the much the cuffs stretch
when they are rolled with the pattern.
The process
Tracey has just developed guides that can be used to keep your cuffs in alignment
when you're rolling your cuffs in the rolling mill. Add a light coating of glue stick to the black guides and attach them to the paper patterns. Let the glue dry for at least one hour. When completely dry trim the outter excess edge.
Place one piece of tag board on top and another on the bottom.
Place your stack in the rolling mill.
You will need to adjust the tension tight enough to press the texture into the metal.
This will take some experimentation with your specific rolling mill.
Luckily Tracey sends a few extra smaller pieces for practice.
Open your stack and you will find a beautiful surprize!!!!
Love it!!!!
One of the MOST exciting options for the metal stamper is the ability to roll script.
Whether it's your logo, a texture or a poem...... the possibilities are endless.
Check out Tracey's ETSY shop and GET CREATIVE!!!
- rolling mill resources
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rollingmillresource
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Ear in the Envelope Inc.
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These are a few of the most helpful links on my blog:
**What Supplies do I Need to Get Started with Metal Stamping
**Video: How to use a Wrap n Tap (Ring Bending Tool):
**Description: How to use a Wrap n Tap (Ring Bending Tool):
**Video: How to use a Bracelet Bender:
**How to Create Contrast in Your Aluminum Jewelry:
**Video: How to Attach Rivets and Eyelets to Create Metal Jewelry:
