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Starting Metalsmithing
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OptiVISOR Optical Glass Binocular Magnifier Accept no substitutes! Superior optics and comfort make OptiVISOR the choice for most metalsmiths and jewelers. We have 2 magnifications for your needs:
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Soldering (Hard/Jewelry/Metalsmithing/Brazing/Soldering with a Torch)
We also have supplies for stained glass soldering
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Charcoal Block Made from the world's best hardwood charcoal with great life and durability. It will last 3 to 5 times as long as a softwood block. Better heat retention makes it perfect for most soldering operations and filigree work. As with all charcoal blocks we recommend wrapping it with binding wire around the narrow edge for longer life. $15.50 |
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Coloring Base Metals: A Practical Guide by
Christine Cox (Foreword by Tim McCreight), 34 pages This excellent self-published booklet is full of 24 recipes and techniques, plus 5 ways of sealing color onto base metals. Though simple in presentation and language, this booklet is for working metalsmiths as well as for beginners. Experienced, easy-to-follow advice from metalsmith Christine Cox and pages of color photos show colored brass, copper and nickel silver and photos of finished pieces to inspire you. It's chock-full of coloring ideas including patinas, paints, colored pencils and much, much more. Best of all, no special equipment or particularly hard-to-find chemicals are needed for the techniques.
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The Complete Metalsmith DVD |
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 Metal Journal Idea Book |
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| Etching
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Wire and Lead Bender Use this handy wire bender for bending wire that's a little too tough to bend by hand. You can either screw or clamp it to a bench or table. It's great for bending lead came (stained glass) or copper grounding wire (metalsmithing).
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Steel Ring
Mandrel Use this mandrel whenever you need to round or curve a piece of metal. Perfect for making finger and toe rings. Made of solid steel, it has ring size markings 1 - 15. Made in India. $22.00
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Pounding Mat $4.50 |
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Mini Anvil OK, my first thought when I saw these was, "Cute!" Actually these miniature "horn" (because of the shape) anvils are quite handy for those small jewelry jobs when a larger block is just overkill. If you tend to make ring- or earring-sized things, or if you want a small anvil for traveling, you'll love this little hard worker.
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Dapping Block This is one of our most requested tools after students try them in Christine's classes. Turn metal disks into spheres, make round indentations in your book covers, give your dolls anatomical form. Use with our Dapping Punches and a Poly Hammer. Steel. Carriage bolts from the local hardware store are great to use as punches for the larger indentations.
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Dapping Punches Set of 12 hardened steel dapping punches for using with your Dapping Block. Use to dome metal. They also work for all kinds of forming situations, for instance when you are making metal tubes. These are an indispensable bench tool. Note, these punches are for the smaller indentations in the Dapping Block. For the larger holes, use carriage bolts from the hardware store. $20.00
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| Alpha/Numeric Metal Punch
Set These punches are ideal for metal or, tapped more gently, leather. They even work on tooling foil. Ideal for debossing your name, the date, the title of your book, whatever, into the front of a metal journal. They are easy to use with your hammer. 1/4" $17.00
1/8" $13.00 We also sell Alphabet and
Number Punch Sets which are not suitable for metal work but are great for
punching into leather, PMC (Precious Metal Clay), polymer clay or wood. |
The ideal surface for
stamping is a Bench Block on top of a
Pounding Mat. You need the Metal Bench Block to get well-defined, crisp
letters.
Use our
Pounding Mat
to protect your table and lower the noise level.
These punches are coated with oil to keep them from rusting. It is easily
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 Our miniature hex head bolts can look surprisingly elegant. These were bead blasted for a satin finish. Learn to make this bracelet in Christine Cox's class; Bracelet Technic
Hint from Christine
I just spent some time visiting your wondrous website and just had to thank
you for a breath-taking experience! Heartfelt gratitude for your gifts to this world!
Many thanks |
Miniature
Screws, Nuts and Washers
Miniature
Hex Head Bolts,
Nuts and Washers
Tap (each) |
Screw Head (20 pc.)
Hex Head (20 pc.) |
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ArtEmboss Metals Emboss it with an Embossing Tool, fold it around Book Board for an attractive cover, put it between layers of glass and then fuse and slump the whole shebang. Stamp on it with StazOn Ink, pair it with our Copper Mesh. There is just so much you can do with this! We have light- and medium-weight copper and light-weight brass. Since these are real brass and copper, they oxidize beautifully in our Oxidizing Solution or liver of sulfur. Each roll is ~ 9" X 12" Light Weight Copper Medium Weight Copper
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Double Ball Embossing Tool Use it with our ArtEmboss Metals, leather, book board, stencils and so much more. This is just one of those indispensable tools that gets a lot of use when nothing else will work. |
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Torch it! Oxidize it! Bake it! Fabricate with it! It's light enough to bend and fold (with tools).
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| Copper in 1/8" and 1/4" Mesh
Sizes In addition to our Fine Copper Mesh, we now sell mesh in 1/8" and 1/4" sizes. The spaces between the copper wires is much larger for a completely new look in your projects. Folded in package. Cuts easily and molds into various shapes and designs. 16" X 20"
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Brass Mesh Very fine (80 mesh) brass mesh can be pleated, cut with scissors, folded, wrapped around other items, etc. The Japanese Screw Punch goes through it with no problems (although you'll need to replace your Tips more frequently). Folded. 16" X 20" $11.50
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Fine Copper Mesh This is a fantastic product for creative play! It's very fine, solid copper mesh. Pleat it, cut it with scissors, fold it, wrap it around shapes or armature wire, use it with Eyelets. The Japanese Screw Punch goes through it with no problems (although you'll need to replace your tips more frequently). * * Note: The mesh may have small areas of discoloration or the occasional defect. This mesh is so fine you can read the cover of our local phone book through it.
In Your Words |
$11.00 / Roll (12" X 36")
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AutoMagic Center
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Sunshine®
Polishing Cloth Safely clean gold, silver, brass, bronze, copper, jewelry, flatware and many other surfaces! You just use the cloth over and over until it becomes dark, then just toss it. They really last a long time. ~ 4" X 8" $2.50 |
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(The Jeweler's Secret) This is an exclusive package of Micro-Graded Abrasive Polishing Papers. Each pack contains 12 pieces of 6 different grits of paper; ranging from 400 grit to 8000 grit. Use scissors to cut them (or just tear them) to whatever size you like and they are perfect for sanding and polishing metal or polymer clay to the very highest shine. Use them wet or dry! The polishing papers are flexible like fabric and great on almost any shaped or flat surface. Each grit: 2 pc. 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"; made in U.S. $6.00
Mini Needle File $15.00 / Set |
Coarse
Sanding and Polishing Papers
$6.00
Just wanted to tell you how wonderful the set of files I got from you at Art &
Soul are. How did I live without them??? Think I've used them almost every day
for some project or other. Good stuff!
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Needle File 12-Piece Set $5.00 |
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Plastic Basket This basket is made entirely of plastic so it doesn't add copper to the pickle solution. It makes your pickle last longer and keeps your silver from becoming copper plated. Simply quench your metal in water (a very important step), put it in the basket and rest the basket in your pickle pot. It also saves you from having to try to dig tiny things out of your pickle with clunky tongs. It's a simple and elegant solution to a universal problem. It's also perfect for use in your ultrasonic cleaner. $2.50 each |
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Third Hand with Cross-Lock Tweezers It's a handy "third hand" in the form of detachable tweezers on an adjustable solid base. Use the cross-lock tweezers to hold your work while you solder, close jump rings, add charms and so much more. $8.00 |
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Double Pin Vise Have you ever wished for a better grip when hand-twisting a drill bit, burr or a Tap for Mini-Hardware? A pin vise is a really indispensable tool that is useful in so many small ways. Both ends are little chucks (you know, the thing that holds a drill bit in a drill) and it will really grip your bit or tool. Every jeweler's bench and work table should be equipped with one. Unlike most, this one closes down to 0 and has 4 different sizes of collets. $3.00
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Mini Bench Vise This invaluable little tool is incredible! I keep mine clamped right on my bench and use it constantly. That's why we decided to offer them to you. Use them for holding charms while you soft solder, to hold a nail-set while you rivet, to make the first head on a rivet, to hold a dowel for making chain more flexible. It's one of those things where that you wonder how you ever did without. New improved quality.
We have photos of our Mini Bench Vise
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Hand Vise Have you ever tried to file something too tiny to hold? How about wire? Enter the wonderful tool called a Hand Vise (AKA Ring Clamp). They are wooden vises with leather pads to protect your metal from scratches. Use it for holding work while you file, grind, drill or any other time you need a helping hand. $7.00
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Riveting Hammer $26.00 ea. |
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Chasing or Ball Pein Hammer $8.50 |
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Poly Hammer $10.00
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Learn some innovative ways to use
our coloring products and many other ways of adding color to your metal
work with our booklet Coloring Base Metals: A
Practical Guide by Christine Cox.
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Oxidizing Solution This oxidizing solution is fantastic! Depending on how long you leave your metal in the solution you will get color anywhere from a light yellow/brown to a dark gunmetal gray. Solution works on brass, nickel silver, bronze and copper. It even turns sterling silver a nice even blue gray. MUCH lower odor than Liver of Sulfur. We can not ship this internationally, sorry. $14.00 / Qt.
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Solution is re-useable. It's strength will diminish slowly with use.
Directions for use are on the bottle. Some
specific uses are in our
booklet Coloring Base Metals. Check out some other tips and techniques for
using our Oxidizing Solution in the
Idea
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 The left side of this chain maille bracelet (sterling and goldfill) was oxidized in our Oxidizing Solution. The right side was left raw so that you can see the wonderful effect of our Solution. |
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Liver of Sulfur Oh, those gorgeous colors! Used correctly liver of sulfur will make your silver, brass, nickel silver and copper gorgeous hues of violet, blue, straw and everything in between. Make it hotter and turn your piece black! Pre-made solutions just don't last. Ours is gravel so that it will last for years and years (for most people this will be a lifetime supply). It's perfect for PMC and Art Silver Clay too! $13.00 / 4 oz. Learn some great techniques for coloring base metals with our Liver of Sulfur in our booklet:Coloring Base Metals: A Practical Guide by Christine Cox |
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 3" Saw Frame
Upgraded Quality! Our blades are packaged in plastic tubes for your storage convenience.
3"
Saw Frame and 24 Blades |
5"
Saw Frame (no blades)
5"
Saw Frame (no blades - see below) |
 Learn how to string a blade in your Saw Frame |
Cut Lube $3.50 ea. |
 Learn to make this charm in The Muse" 
Hercules brand saw blades are recommended by Volcano Arts and Art Jewelry Magazine. |
German Hercules Saw Blades Our blades come in 4 sizes for a broad range of jobs.
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Blades (2/0, 3/0, 5/0 or 7/0) 24
Blades 48
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6" Plastic Tubes (2) 2 for $1.50
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Bench
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Miniature Blow Torch This little butane powered blow torch is perfect for coloring metal. Everyone should have one in their studio. It's easy to use and comes in neon orange so that it's easy to keep track of. Refillable, butane. Height 6"
$11.00
Note: Our torch is shipped empty (by law). You'll need butane, like you
use to fill a lighter (not the kind for a stove). You can get it at most
hardware stores or places that sell cigarettes.
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What's New
Product News
* Riveting Hammer
* Handy Flux
* Charcoal Block
* Marbled Papers from Galen Berry
* Mini Needle Files in
Handle
* Cut Lube (cutting lubricant)
* 600° Weller Soldering Tip
* Plastic Basket for
pickle and Ultrasonic
* Liver of Sulfur
* * Cream and Acanthus Book
Cloth
* Tim McCreight's "Boxes and
Lockets"
* Black Back Copper Foil
Tape
* New and Improved Volcano
Arts Folder
* Splash Guard for Glass Grinder
* Copper Foil Tape in 5/32"
* Silver Back Copper Foil Tape
* Weller Smoke Absorber
* Wizling CG Glass Grinder
* Classic 100 Gel Flux
* Glass Bevels in New Sizes
* Book: Kaleidoscope
* Frosted Memory Glass
* Frames for Memory Glass
* 1/16" Brass Eyelets
* 1/16" Eyelet Tool
Sales and Specials
* Page Updated
New in The Muse
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Bookbinding Crossword Puzzle
* Photos for your desktop
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A
Curious Artist's Timeline
* Enamels:
Love at First Sight
By Christine Cox
* Brooch or
Necklace Watch
By Christine Cox
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An Interview with: Christine Cox
By Kathy Wasilewski of ISABA
* Wooden Book with
PMC and Glass Inlay
By Christine Cox 6/07
* 1Q 2007 Blank Book Swap
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Textures and Patinas Book
By Lorna Lawson
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Video: How to Cut Glass
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How to Make a Mountain Book by Sally Monahan
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15th Century Binding
Idea Center
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Leather and Sterling Silver Book
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Miniature Enamel Book
* Freeform Peyote Watches
* Class
Swap Photos
* Wood Book with Caterpillar
* How to Clean and Maintain
Soldering Iron Tips
* Correct Blade
Installation in a Saw Frame
Classes
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Torch Technic
* Photos from Round Boxes
Class
* New Classes up for 2008!
* Photos from
Treasure Bindings Class
* Photos from Bracelet
Technic Class
* Photos from Book Technic 1 Class
* Photos from Art Parts Intensive