tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post1727578583067446124..comments2024-03-14T19:12:35.076-04:00Comments on Love My Art Jewelry: Art Jewelry Boot Camp: Balled Headpins Week 2: Rosy Copper HeadpinsArtisan Beads Plushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17162473523455499816noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-18187029310850494712014-01-06T09:09:18.550-05:002014-01-06T09:09:18.550-05:00Great tutorial. What brand is your torch head? Min...Great tutorial. What brand is your torch head? Mine does not get a nice sharp blue flame ... More like a bushy flameJanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263754468287152332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-32062132831010665222014-01-06T09:08:58.143-05:002014-01-06T09:08:58.143-05:00Great tutorial. What brand is your torch head? Min...Great tutorial. What brand is your torch head? Mine does not get a nice sharp blue flame ... More like a bushy flameJanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263754468287152332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-85275583471051430832013-09-02T03:54:44.548-04:002013-09-02T03:54:44.548-04:00Oh wow, this is so thorough - I'd never have t...Oh wow, this is so thorough - I'd never have thought the process could be so involved just by looking at these beauties!Naomi A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06369095954185288210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-54560040552878041182013-04-04T12:30:02.510-04:002013-04-04T12:30:02.510-04:00An update on my experience with drawing a bead on ...An update on my experience with drawing a bead on copper. Upon the advice of Susan from Libellula Jewelry, I purchased a jumbo butane torch and that worked (I tried 18 ga copper)! So it seems that it's not the fuel that was the issue. It's the size of the flame. I hadn't seen that mentioned anywhere so I'm so thankful that I asked Susan and that she shared what she knew. Oh, happy dance! AND after she experimented with the larger torch at Bed Bath and Beyond, she let me know it worked and that's what I purchased.Cyndi Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300974884525124898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-28110742971848074542013-01-22T11:20:16.756-05:002013-01-22T11:20:16.756-05:00Libby, I finish all my pieces with renaissance wax...Libby, I finish all my pieces with renaissance wax. Just swipe it on and gently buff with a soft cloth or I use my cloth wheel on my flex shaft.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980307796009482871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-84381413937315175922013-01-22T10:40:26.408-05:002013-01-22T10:40:26.408-05:00Thank you, thank you! I have not tried copper head...Thank you, thank you! I have not tried copper headpins but I will now!<br />Have you tried Renaissance wax to help keep the color on the head pins? A friend gave me some and I am not sure exactly how to use it? Would it work for this? Libby Leuchtmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02657487831808703614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-60481245699026318212013-01-22T08:54:56.717-05:002013-01-22T08:54:56.717-05:00Great video Barb! Thanks for doing it. I sometim...Great video Barb! Thanks for doing it. I sometimes like to over oxidize my ball pins or do the rosey color, and then just steel wool them a bit to rough up the color and give them that rustic look.stacilouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337978880639296378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-19053442895598016362013-01-22T01:05:58.519-05:002013-01-22T01:05:58.519-05:00I had forgotten about red headpins...awesome!!!I had forgotten about red headpins...awesome!!!Mystic Indigohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819788891906071402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-88004141240593154622013-01-21T14:20:54.468-05:002013-01-21T14:20:54.468-05:00I think the key is practice, practice, practice. D...I think the key is practice, practice, practice. Don't just try to make a couple at a time. Cut 10-15 pieces and practice. They won't all be the exact same size, but as you practice, you will get many that are similar sizes.<br /><br />Also, by removing the wire quickly from the flame and reinserting it, you are allowing the wire to cool just enough to control the shape and size of the ball. If you leave it in the flame too long the metal will heat too much, thus causing a large and unstable ball head and you may heat the wire to the point it is too thin above the ball.<br /><br />Also, if you want shiny head pins, feel free to pickle and polish or tumble and clean, then they will be ready for use or you can give them a liver of sulpher bath to oxidize them...Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980307796009482871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-67799617883185616692013-01-21T13:52:29.399-05:002013-01-21T13:52:29.399-05:00Well, here in southeast GA, it is quite warm, so I...Well, here in southeast GA, it is quite warm, so I'll probably try the torch outside so as not to burn down the house.<br /><br />I love the rosy copper look! Thanks so much for sharing how to achieve it!supere67https://www.blogger.com/profile/07061396745954057960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-69777790032557190742013-01-21T12:04:46.529-05:002013-01-21T12:04:46.529-05:00Thank you, thank you! I too was intimidated by my ...Thank you, thank you! I too was intimidated by my torch. But your challenge and tutorials have inspired me to push through this and have so much fun. And yes, I love what this does with copper head pins! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-5499115890448522882013-01-21T09:55:03.027-05:002013-01-21T09:55:03.027-05:00It was nice to see you on Saturday! Anyway, regard...It was nice to see you on Saturday! Anyway, regarding headpins, I really struggle getting a nice size bead on copper using propane. But yours came out great. I'll try holding the wire a little bit above the blue cone to see if that helps. Might have to try MAPP. Hmmm, sounds like a good project for a creative play date.Cyndi Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300974884525124898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-27875057297453340502013-01-21T09:42:41.648-05:002013-01-21T09:42:41.648-05:00I haven't use my butane torch in a couple year...I haven't use my butane torch in a couple years, but I remember being a bit intimidated by it. You make this look so easy!!! Thanks for sharing!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.com