[TheForge] jewellery for blacksmiths

[Aaron Williams]

Justin,

I worked for a jeweler for years. If all she is looking for is a hammered 
look just tap it with a ball peen, that should do the trick.  But you need 
to know if it is solid or hollow.  If it is hollow don't hit it too hard or 
you will just have a crushed ring (and they are hard to fix but not 
impossible).  Best of luck.



Remember, only from death and destruction can wisdom and rebirth occur!

Aaron R. Williams
Dragon's Breath Forge
Pueblo, CO 81006
719-406-6063


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Justin Fellenz" <sunironworks at yahoo.com>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 5:28 PM
Subject: [TheForge] jewellery for blacksmiths


> All,
>
> A friend of mine saw the wedding ring I made and asked if I would
> "reshape" the ring she promised her now ex-husband she would never
> sell. I know zero about gold and fine jewellery making (I cut my
> damascus ring on my lathe). Can any of you direct me to a book or other
> source (besides "the internet" or "the library") for information on
> forging jewellery? I understand most rings are cast, so maybe this is a
> non-sequitur. I was picturing a very small anvil or vise with a
> ring-sized mandel on which one could work with chasing hammer, punch,
> and chisel. She wants a hand-hammered look.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> JRF
>
>
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