A rolling mill component die is available for this design. This is a very highly detailed design that takes many hours to engrave because of the stippled backgrounds on several of the motifs. It is much more expensive to produce resulting in a higher price point. For that reason we chose to offer it as a pressing, but you can also order as a die if you prefer. Order here.
This pressing features two different botanical designs. Each design comes in two different sizes that can be used to make earrings, pendants, bracelets, drops, or links. All components include optional loops. The pressing is on a piece of 2-1/2" X 2-1/2" copper.
The largest medallion is 1" tall by 1" wide excluding the hanging loops.
The medium size medallions are 3/4" tall and 3/4" wide excluding the hanging loops.
The small size medallions are 1/2” tall and 1/2” wide excluding the hanging loops.
The extra small size medallions are 3/8" tall and 3/8" wide excluding the hanging loops.
You can saw these components out with a jeweler's saw and you can use them use them with or without the optional loops.
With Metal Maven’s patterned metals in your metalsmithing tool kit, your jewelry pieces will be transformed with added interest, detail, character, and charm!
Our collection of patterned silver sheet pressings are perfect for adding texture to your pieces. You can use them as is, or add patina, embellishments, bezels for stones, or even saw out areas of the designs.
Botanical Medallion Earrings, Pendants, or Links Copper Pattern Pressing #3
Usage
Metal Maven Rolling Mill Component Die Use Guidelines
These Rolling Mill Component Dies are for rolling mill use only. We tested them with a hydraulic press and we were able to get impressions. However, we also found that after the first couple of pressings the plates became dented. This happened because the type of tool steel necessary for use in a rolling mill is softer than the type of steel for using in a hydraulic press.
Your die will arrive lightly oiled with a lubricant called CorrosionX. It can be found at most auto supply stores. We highly recommend you use it or some kind of machine oil to protect your investment, especially if you live in a humid climate. We use it to keep rust from forming on our steel pieces, dies, rolling mill rollers and other tools. It also helps your silver or copper release from the die.
When you first set you rolling mill rollers, take your die and place a piece of dead soft copper on top of it. We have found that 20-gauge and 18-gauge copper works best. Then, place a piece of craft foam on top of your metal. Place them into the opened rollers of your mill and gently close your rollers until they touch the top of your die, metal, and foam sandwich. Try rolling your die at that setting first to see if you get an impression. If you do not get a good impression, adjust your rollers tighter and test again. Rolling too tightly could damage your die or cause your die to form a drastic curve, so be careful to tighten in small increments.
You can find the craft foam on Amazon - search for Darice 2mm Foamie Roll, 36-inch by 60-inch, black.
Return and Refund Policy
Please check the sizes carefully when ordering, as we do not accept returns or exchanges.
Please note that we check the quality of each die carefully before we send them out.
Shipping Info
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