Shaping silver

[theresa]

Can anyone help me with this please? I need to shape the pendant ring so that it is wedge shaped without wasting silver and I just can't figure it out! It measures 5mm at the widest point. Thanks guys

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[Kathryn Harrison]

I'm no expert but I'd probably do it in wax and cast. I like the design, I look forward to seeing it finished.

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[MMM Jewellery]

I have done something similar recently by forging a square bar- just hammer on one side only and you will curve the metal into a circle and thin the outer edge. Looking again, I see you want it wedged the other way- I would solder 3-4 rectangular strips together with different heights (e.g. 1x1 1x1.3 1x1.6 1x1.9; all ~20cm or so long), file them to the profile you want and then form into the circle. Just use plenty of solder so the strips hold when you form them.

[enigma]

I would cast it too, that way you can make it out of scrap silver so not even not wasting any but using up excess.

[metalsmith]

Can anyone help me with this please? I need to shape the pendant ring so that it is wedge shaped without wasting silver and I just can't figure it out! It measures 5mm at the widest point. Thanks guys

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[Dennis]

I'm with Sarah. Get a CADCAM caster to design and cast it fir you. You can even save metal by not having the back solid. Dennis.

[Goldsmith]

If you know someone with a lathe Theresa, make the circular section from rectangular wire and then get someone with a lathe to cut the shape in the wire for you. Looking at your workshop photos on another site I see that you do not have a lathe. I found having a lathe was a very useful addition to my workshop when I was working.

James

[theresa]

I'm with Sarah. Get a CADCAM caster to design and cast it fir you. You can even save metal by not having the back solid. Dennis.

Is it expensive? The budget is tight on this one and I feel I have already spent a lot of time just thinking about it!

[theresa]

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How do I delete the photo?

[Goldsmith]

If you cannot edit your original post Theresa, ask Peter to delete the design for you.

I have edited your original design to remove your details.



James