Originally Posted by
caroleallen
A rolling mill is an absolutely must-have. I use it for texturing, milling wire, thinning down the ends of wire that I want to solder to a piece of silver, adding interest to scroll clasps...... the list is endless. Once you've got one, you wonder how you managed without it.
I'm really excited because I've just put in an order to Rio Grande. I've ordered a massive hole punch (1 7/8") with a centre die set and some star shaped metal dies, all for use with my Bonny Doon. I justify it by thinking it's pointless investing in a Bonny Doon if you don't use it to it's full potential. I plan to make big aluminium circle pendants and also large circular silver lockets. I'm also planning to make star shaped silver beads. I just love this jewellery making lark as there's always something new to aspire to.
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