For those of us that are still hoarding our old copper electroformed jewelry projects that didn’t make the cut, there’s still hope for saving those gorgeous crystals we can’t seem to let go of. This simple copper electroformed pendant redesign tutorial will ensure you’re able to fix any of your electroformed mistakes.
Read MoreI’ve been doing this for a while now and have come across some best performers that I wouldn’t trade for anything when it comes to electroforming supplies. So I wanted to edit that list way down to the products that are my tried and true and have held up over the years I’ve been doing this.
Read MoreThe holidays are here! If you are shopping for the perfect gift for a crafty family member or yourself, this holiday gift guide for aspiring jewelers has ideas for every budget. Whether it’s copper electroforming, being or silversmithing these are the items on every jeweler’s wish list! I would consider myself an expert on all things jewelry making, so rest assured I’ve included items I personally own, use, and absolutely love.
Read MoreCopper electroforming can be very confusing, we just want to make pretty jewelry without becoming chemical scientists. Which is why I’m sure that when you were researching electroforming and figuring out all the supplies and tools you needed, you, at one point or another, ran into the dilemma of “which power supply should I buy?”
Read MoreLearn how to seal rough opal and opal cabochons to use them for copper electroformed jewelry. Opals are very delicate and soft stones so they need lots of care in sealing them so the copper sulfate solution does not touch the crystal’s surface.
Read MoreThere are some valid safety concerns about copper elctroforming in your home, especially in a small space or a space with children and fur babies. I get asked a lot about the safety precautions you all should take while working in this medium so I'm going to go over as much as possible in this guide.
Read MoreOne of my biggest issues when I started electroforming was trying to find out the true size of my ring. Often, the epoxy would create a lump on the inside of the ring behind the stone leaving huge gaps when I put the ring on my ring mandrel to find out the size.
Read MoreI thought it'd be fun to keep a running list of blog post topics that you want to read. Often times I feel like I've covered the basics of electroforming but some of you may want to know more about polishing, how to get different finishes, how to filter your solution, etc.
Read MoreLearn how to make a gemstone ring using the copper electroforming process. Put your science hat on and gather extra safety gear. This tutorial will explain everything you need to know to electroform your first piece of jewelry!
Read MoreThere seems to be a fast-growing interest in copper electroforming/electroplating. One thing I see a lot is questions about the difference between electroforming and electroplating. Electroplating is simply plating a type of metal over another surface of the metal.
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Hey Maker! My name is Brittany Witt and I'm the owner + blogger here at Maker Monologues. I'm also a jewelry designer + metalsmith. I love teaching aspiring metalsmiths everything I know about silversmithing and copper electroforming! Read more...
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