Lost....

[mikki mack]

Hi All,..I live near Nottingham
A quick shout..just joined the forum..02/2011..trying to work with copper ...but....not sure how to begin properly....spoke to Dennis....he kindly pointed me to the ideas..idea...thanks for that....any other hints welcome...:~:
Mikki

[medusa]

hello!

I'm also new. what kind of stuff do you want to make in copper?

[mikki mack]

Hi Medusa,
I am looking at brooches..bangles only..at the moment....trying these..before silver...I have made 3 rings..1 bangle in silver...and you ??

Mikki

[medusa]

Hi Mikki,

I cast silver and also mangle it. I should practice on copper first. post pics?

[stu_clouds]

Hi Mikki,

I cast silver and also mangle it. I should practice on copper first. post pics?

What casting method do you use?

regard

Stuart

[medusa]

I should clarify, I don't personally cast it, I send it to a place in Brum. it's basically lost wax, though I'm casting seaweed so it's a bit more unpredictable!

[Dennis]

Dear Mikki,

If you are still lost, I would suggest you get some books with projects suitable for beginners and work on them in copper. If you can also join a course you will have a chance to try various more expensive tools and the advice of a teacher.

Two easy books, which I have mentioned before are:
Tips and Shortcuts for Jewellery Making, Steven O'Keefe. Two-In-One Manuals Jewellery, Madeline Coles.

I hope you will not be disheartened and soon present us with some pix of your work. Kind regards, Dennis.

[Laceyloudesign]

Hello Mikki,

I'm between Nottingham and Derby...
Just started an interesting 6 weeks course in Derby, working on cuttlefish casting at the moment.

Louise

[Smith]

Hello Mikki, I'm new to this forum too...
Guess so far, so good...I'm just browsing topics and all...and it sounds interesting..