Making jewelry

[steve in so la]

Using some of your finds to make jewelry isn't all that hard. Especially if you have a few tools like small files, a jeweler's saw, propane torch, etc.
Here are 2 sterling rings that are made from silverware I dug. being silver they are easy to bend. Cut the length you need and bend, silver solder the ends or just leave them touching.

Here's a silver spoon bowl I sawed out. Probably one needs to take an evening class on silversmithing to make some things. Basically, you cut out the design and mount the stone & chain holder.

I dug a thin sterling bracelet, cut it into 3 pieces and made a matching ring & ear rings.

Lastly, heres one any one can make. I dug a couple sterling beads in a volley ball court and continued to dig all of them. Then I strung them , went to a jewelry store and bought a bunch of "jet" beads & strung them up as seen. I had enough length on the necklace to also make a set of matching ear rings.

So with winter coming on why not think about making some jewelry items for presents . And maybe look into a community college that offers evening classes on jewelry and rock cutting/polishing. Steve in so la

 

[Missouri--Ma Betty]

Very nice Steve, I like the one with Nancy's name! You do great jewelry work besides doing great in finding the gold and silver and jewels while detecting: No dull moments for you, Steve! God's continued blessings to you both! Amen! Ma

 

[steve in so la]

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[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

I would like to give it a try!

 

[Leslie(nova scotia)]

Good job Stevie O....may have missed your calling sir!

 

[steve in so la]

that was my calling - I taught silversmithing also besides art classes for 27 years. Steve

 

[7centsworth]

That is a great talent. I have always thought homemade jewelry was really cool.

 

[SeniorSeeker]

Wow! Indeed what a great post. You are so talented and so creative. Nice job Steve. Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family.

 

[steve in so la]

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