STUDIO ON THE HILL INC.
TUTORIAL FOR RECYCLED METAL CHARMS
Materials Needed
Metal Scraps
Torch
Firebrick
Hammer
Anvil or steel bench block
File
Sand Paper
Punch
Instructions
1. Collect all your metal scraps. I usually do this with my fine and sterling silvers.
2. Melt a pile of metal scraps with your torch until they form into a single ball.
3. Let cool or quench in cold water.
4. Hammer cooled metal on an anvil until it flattens out. This will work harden it. If it is too thick for your desired charm, simply anneal it with the torch, heating it again until it is a dull red. This will soften the metal. Be careful not to completely melt it again or you will have to start over.
5. Repeat this process until the metal is the desired thickness of the charm you wish to make.
6. Using a jewelers file, remove any rough edges and shape nicely.
7. Sand your metal with various grits of sandpaper to smooth or tumble.
8. If you wish to stamp an initial or picture in it at this point, you may need to anneal it again. This will allow for a deeper impression.
9. Punch a hole and add a jump ring.
Happy Recycling!
