rusty and patina......anything!!! Instructions below. instructions: (these look long, but it is really easy.... just long to write) Needed: vinegar, white or apple cider salt, just regular old salt out of my shaker. For small items. I fill a quart yogurt container half full of vinegar, and sprinkle in some salt. (not measured, but guess 1 tsp.??) dump your keys, clips, hinges, watch parts, locks... any metal you want to 'age'. I leave them over night, just 'cause it is convenient. In…

Personalize your water bottle with salt water etching - an easy DIY technique that allows you to etch metal with basic household supplies.

Handcrafted Artisan Jewelry on Instagram: "Riveting...my version There's a bunch more work to smooth and polish (you wouldn't want a pendant to snag on the wearer's blouse or shirt) but this is the gist of it. #reclassified_treasure . . . #howtomake #howtorivet #makearivet #rivet #makeit #riveting #metaljewelry #metalwork #metalworking #pendantnecklace #pendant #designernecklace #artnecklace #coppernecklace #neckwear #handmadenecklace #artjewelry #metaljewelry #designerjewelry…

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3rd installment of Metal Embossing For Beginners Series. Various embossing techniques are discussed with in depth detail and photos.

Handmade welded metal roses with a vase create the perfect gift. This is three of our up-cycled roses and a vase made from recycled materials including washers, tubing, and wire welded together creating beautiful art. Each rose is an individual and a little different all created from the same materials. The washers are all hand bent and welded together to create a beautiful welded art rose that will never die. This gift would be great for Weddings, Anniversaries, Valentine's Day or just a…

How to Metal Etch / Easy Metal Etching Using Electricity: In this video I share 2 simple ways how to metal etch using electricity. I use these same techniques on every metal restoration / modification project. This is so easily done and can substitute metal engraving with very minimal work. I have everythi…