This rolling mill component die features four different sizes of Tudor Rose components that can be used to make earrings, pendants, bracelets, drops, or links. All components include optional loops.
Appearing in a range of slightly varying forms, the Tudor Rose has been a traditional symbol of the English monarchy since it first appeared in the late 15th century. The symbol combines the Red Rose emblem of House Lancaster with the White Rose emblem of House York, and was created in the 1480's to celebrate the marriage of Henry Tudor, who became King Henry VII of England, and Elizabeth of York.
The previous decades of English history had been marked by civil war between these two houses (dubbed the "War of the Roses"). At the war's conclusion, the houses were united through this marriage, and the Tudor Dynasty, which ruled England until the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603, was founded.
The cost of this die is a little higher than our other component dies because of the depth of the engraving and the time it takes to engrave. We engraved the flower pedals extra deep so you get really nice height on your pressing. Compared to individual dies costing upwards of $65 per die this is a great value because each component is only $10.71.
The largest size rose is 1" long and 1" wide excluding the loops.
The medium size rose is 3/4" long and 3/4" wide excluding the loops.
The small size rose is 1/2" long and 1/2" wide excluding the loops.
The extra small size rose is 5/16" long and 5/16" wide excluding the loops.
This Rolling Mill Component Die is a mild tool steel die that can be used in a rolling mill that can accommodate 3" wide by 1/8” thick material plus your metal and craft foam.
Tudor Rose Earrings, Pendants, or Links Rolling Mill Component Die #1
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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