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In this video, Professor John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy explains how you can turn holes into design opportunities.
Safety is paramount in any jewelry studio. To avoid the chance that a hollow form might explode during a soldering operation, it is imperative that there be a hole drilled through it. The hole allows steam and internal pressure to be released while the hollow form is soldered shut. But, the hole in your piece doesn't have to just be an ordinary round drill hole.
Using your jewelers saw and some small needle files, you can transform any hole into a design element. For example, if you are making a hollow bead that has a flower shape, why not turn the hole required for soldering into an insect shape? And, why limit yourself to just one decorative hole?
If you like this video there are many more like it included in the Online Jewelry Academy's playlist. You can find the OJA's videos organized by category on our website at: http://www.onlinejewelryacademy.com
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Safety Glasses - https://amzn.to/2PvIjLv
Drill Bits - https://amzn.to/2Bf0jRt
Saw Frame, Blades & Bench Pin - https://amzn.to/2KcgzWm
Needle Files - https://amzn.to/2S4vKTV
In this video, Professor John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy explains how you can turn holes into design opportunities.
Safety is paramount in any jewelry studio. To avoid the chance that a hollow form might explode during a soldering operation, it is imperative that there be a hole drilled through it. The hole allows steam and internal pressure to be released while the hollow form is soldered shut. But, the hole in your piece doesn't have to just be an ordinary round drill hole.
Using your jewelers saw and some small needle files, you can transform any hole into a design element. For example, if you are making a hollow bead that has a flower shape, why not turn the hole required for soldering into an insect shape? And, why limit yourself to just one decorative hole?
If you like this video there are many more like it included in the Online Jewelry Academy's playlist. You can find the OJA's videos organized by category on our website at: http://www.onlinejewelryacademy.com
Subscribers to the OJA's YouTube channel have the option to receive regular notification of new OJA video releases. So, why not subscribe now? Be sure to click on the bell next to the subscribe button to turn on weekly notifications.
Don't forget to look for the OJA on:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/JewelryAcademy/
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/onlinejewelryacademy/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/@jewelryacademy
And, you can support the production of future OJA videos by making a monthly contribution at: http://www.Patreon.com/onlinejewelryacademy.