{"id":24778,"date":"2023-11-08T09:06:48","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T09:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/?post_type=project&#038;p=24778"},"modified":"2023-11-08T09:09:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T09:09:54","slug":"christmas-decoration-2023","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/project\/christmas-decoration-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Decoration: Personalised Name Bauble"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This simple sterling silver Christmas decoration can be customised with any name, number, place or festive word!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sterling silver Christmas tree decoration\" class=\"wp-image-24895\" style=\"width:275px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First draw out a circle and compose the writing you\u2019d like inside. The letters will need to join up as they are created using 1 long piece of thin silver wire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: The bauble featured is 60mm in diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1617.jpeg\" alt=\"Drawing out a circle and the writing inside. \" class=\"wp-image-24900\" style=\"width:293px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut a length of silver wire by resting it against a benchpeg and using a piercing saw.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1496.jpeg\" alt=\"Cut a length of silver wire. \" class=\"wp-image-24901\" style=\"width:281px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Line up the 2 wire ends so they meet flush. If you can add some tension in the wire so they hold together. You could do this by overlapping the wire and bringing them back together. The wire ends need to meet flush, flat and aligned. Use a flat needle file to file the ends of the wire if they are rough or uneven.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1502.jpeg\" alt=\"Line up the 2 wire ends so they meet flush. \" class=\"wp-image-24902\" style=\"width:281px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the circle of wire on a heat proof block and add a small amount of flux to the join. Cut a small piece of hard solder (approximately 1mm x 2mm) and place this on the join.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1506.jpeg\" alt=\"Circle of wire placed on a heat proof block. \" class=\"wp-image-24903\" style=\"width:267px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat the silver wire evenly using a hand blow torch until the solder melts and flows.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1511.jpeg\" alt=\"Heat the silver wire evenly. \" class=\"wp-image-24904\" style=\"width:277px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave the silver wire to cool for 2 minutes before quenching (cooling) in water using tweezers and placing in a warm safety pickle solution. Leave for 5 minutes or until and clean and remove with plastic tweezers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1518.jpeg\" alt=\"Leave the silver wire to cool before quenching in water using tweezers. \" class=\"wp-image-24905\" style=\"width:294px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When clean and dry remove any excess solder using needle files and then emery sticks, working from coarsest to smoothest. Rest the silver wire circle on a benchpeg for support and use long smooth strokes following the form of the round wire.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1522.jpeg\" alt=\"Remove any excess solder using needle files and then emery sticks. \" class=\"wp-image-24906\" style=\"width:281px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bend a piece of 1.8mm round sterling silver wire using half round pliers to make a \u2018U\u2019 shape.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1537.jpeg\" alt=\"Bench a piece of 1.8mm round sterling silver wire. \" class=\"wp-image-24908\" style=\"width:268px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut off any excess wire using a piercing saw whilst supporting the wire on a benchpeg. File or use emery stick on the ends of the wire ensure they are smooth and straight.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1538.jpeg\" alt=\"Cut off excess wire using a piercing saw. \" class=\"wp-image-24909\" style=\"width:293px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the silver circle on a heat proof brick and add the \u2018U\u2019 shaped silver wire on the outside of the circle so each wire end touches and is flush with the circle. Add a small amount of flux to each join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut 2 pieces of Easy or medium solder. You can place each piece on the solder join or you may choose to melt the solder pieces individually and use a solder pick to place them on the join during the heating process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat the silver circle using a blow torch until the solder melts and flows.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1548.jpeg\" alt=\"Heat the silver using a blow torch. \" class=\"wp-image-24910\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave the silver circle to cool for 2 minutes before quenching (cooling) in water using tweezers and placing in a warm safety pickle solution. Leave for 5 minutes or until and clean and remove with plastic tweezers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1552.jpeg\" alt=\"Leave the silver circle to cool before quenching in water using tweezers. \" class=\"wp-image-24912\" style=\"width:330px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 12<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When clean and dry remove any excess solder with a needle file and emery sticks. Support the silver on a benchpeg.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1558.jpeg\" alt=\"Removing excess solder with a neede file and emery sticks. \" class=\"wp-image-24913\" style=\"width:363px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 13<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the silver bauble shape on a steel block and use a planishing hammer to hit the shape evenly working around the whole shape to add texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To polish the bauble use a silver polishing cloth or put in a barrel tumbling machine with barrelbrite, water and stainless shot for 15-20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: If the bauble shape distorts during this process put the circle back on the bangle mandrel and lightly tap it with a mallet.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1564.jpeg\" alt=\"Place the silver bauble shape on a steel block and use a planishing hammer to hit the shape evenly. \" class=\"wp-image-24914\" style=\"width:321px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 14<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When the bauble is shiny draw out the writing for your wire and ensure it will fit inside the bauble shape.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1591.jpeg\" alt=\"Draw out the writing for your wire. \" class=\"wp-image-24916\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use pliers to manipulate the wire around the shapes leaving enough wire at the beginning and end to be able to wrap and secure the wire lettering in the middle of the bauble.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1597.jpeg\" alt=\"Use pliers to manipulate the wire. \" class=\"wp-image-24917\" style=\"width:308px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 16<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To secure the wire writing wrap one end of the wire several times around the bauble circle edge and repeat on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1604.jpeg\" alt=\"Wrap one end of the wire several times around the bauble circle edge. \" class=\"wp-image-24918\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 17<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Curl the wire ends to create a spiral and create a neat finish. Start the spiral using round nose pliers and use flat nose pliers or your fingers to continue the spiral. Repeat the spiral on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1609.jpeg\" alt=\"Curling the wire ends to create a spiral. \" class=\"wp-image-24920\" style=\"width:286px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 18<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a ribbon or festive string on the top of the bauble in a bow.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_1623.jpeg\" alt=\"A ribbon or festive string added to the decoration. \" class=\"wp-image-24921\" style=\"width:275px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We want to see what you have been making! Share your creations with us on social media, tagging in Cooksongold on <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/cooksongold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cooksongold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":24940,"template":"","categories":[1783,1778],"tags":[29,1153,1019,176],"class_list":["post-24778","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-silversmithing","category-wire-wrapping","tag-jewellery-making","tag-personalised","tag-personalised-jewellery","tag-sterling-silver"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>Christmas Decoration: Personalised Name Bauble - The Bench<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/project\/christmas-decoration-2023\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Christmas Decoration: Personalised Name Bauble - The Bench\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"This simple sterling silver Christmas decoration can be customised with any name, number, place or festive word! 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