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Fang's Pin

A free pin project featuring metal stamping and riveting techniques from Rings & Things.

Created by: Sondra Barrington

Suggested Materials:
1 each #37-178-9 Jump Ring, Round, 10mm (Black Gunmetal)
1 each #49-925-11 Charm, Cast, Spider with Web (Antiqued Silver Plated)
1 each #64-990-24 Sheet, Brass, 24 Gauge, 6x6" (Brass)
4 each #88-108-02-0 Nail Head Rivet, 1/4" (Natural Brass)
1 each #38-950-10-6 Bar Pin, 1" with 16mm Disk (Antiqued Brass Plated) (not shown)

Tools and Supplies:
#69-244-11 Tool, 1/8" Stamp Set, Lowercase, Economy, 27pc (Tempered Steel)
#69-245-17 Tool, Stamp, Wind (Tempered Steel)
#69-170 Saw Frame, 4" Swiss
#69-191-60 Tool, Saw Blade, 6/0
#69-189 Cut Lube, 2oz
#60-220 Adhesive, Epoxy, 220
#86-343 Win-Ox™, 3 oz.
#69-271-03 Tool, Glitter, Chain-Nose Pliers
#69-271-06 Tool, Glitter, Bent Chain-Nose Pliers

Designer Tips:
  • Use decorative metal stamps, tools and hardware to texture metal.
  • The image was sealed with a laminate machine before being set into the pin.
  • As the very last step, glue on the pin back.

For additional details about techniques used in this design, see:
Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet
Riveting Techniques
Gluing Hints for Metal Findings
Techniques for Creating a Stamped Metal Charm

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