{"id":9346,"date":"2010-04-13T03:46:36","date_gmt":"2010-04-13T10:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=9346"},"modified":"2010-05-04T22:34:45","modified_gmt":"2010-05-05T05:34:45","slug":"polymer-clay-tutorial-affordable-hammered-metal-bezels-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutorial-affordable-hammered-metal-bezels-video\/9346\/","title":{"rendered":"Polymer Clay Tutorial | Affordable Hammered Metal Bezels [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HammeredVid #152:<\/span> “If I had
\na million guesses I
\nwould have never come up
\nwith roofing material as the
\nsource of this awesome
\nbezel.” ~Elizabeth-S<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Coming up with unique, low-cost and cool looking ways to showcase your polymer clay jewelry projects, isn’t always that easy to do… until now that is!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

When I asked about adding a tutorial video to the members library about making hammered metal bezels, the response was very positive, as you can see by the feedback listed below. These comments were originally posted here: Ridiculously Awesome Hammered Metal Bezels for Polymer Jewelry<\/a>
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Yes, Yes, Yes.\u00a0 Does that count as three votes?\u00a0 Am always looking for ways to make my pieces more unique and you never fail to give me both inspiration and techniques to do just that!\u00a0 And it doesn’t hurt in the least that they are always economical. <\/span>~Deb-N<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I vote yes.\u00a0 I’ve always liked the look of hammered metal. <\/span>~Jill-V<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes, yes, yes to the Hammered Metal Bezel tut. If April brings those showers we’ll find sunshine and flowers – with you, Cindy!<\/span> ~Joyce-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Add another Yes to the list, I am SO glad you’ve added in making the other necessary parts to making jewelry. Thank you so much.<\/span> ~Ken-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

An absolute yes for the hammered metal bezel!\u00a0 I’m anxiously waiting! <\/span>~Kerri-C<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

LOL Cindy. You are sooo cute!\u00a0 These bezels are fabulous and of course we want to learn how to do them.\u00a0 You and your creativity are so awesome.\u00a0 We are waiting with baited breath.\u00a0 (what the heck does that really mean anyway?). LOL<\/span> ~Laurel-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cindy, I’m for anything you want to teach us. Although I wouldn’t normally be likely to use galvanized steel in my jewelry, the hammering makes it look as if it could be sterling. Even if I decide not to use this technique, as Mary said, one thing sets off a creativity spark for something else.<\/span> ~Linda-K<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

You know, if I had a million guesses I would have never come up with roofing material as the source of this awesome bezel. Bring it on!!! Can’t wait! <\/span>~Elizabeth-S<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I vote yes…I can’t believe that is galvanized steel flashing from Home Depot… what a fantastic idea! <\/span>~Lupe-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A “Yes” for me – I’d love to see your method for creating these beauties! I’ll just add flashing to my ever-growing hardware-store list. I really love the rustic look of these bezels. You sure are inventive! <\/span>~Phaedrakat<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Spectacular! And I think this stuff won’t rust either, so I vote yes! <\/span>~Lisa-W<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes please, Cindy. I love the look of hammered metal – always have since I did a silversmithing course at Teachers’ College 40 years ago. <\/span>~Liz-D<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How very cool… yes indeed, I’m investigating steampunk right now and I think that may indeed fit very nicely into my studies! <\/span>~Melinda-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes Cindy! How did you know that I am venturing into incorporating metals into my jewelry? I just took a private lesson from a jeweler and learned how to use a saw and files and am planning to get this equipment into my workspace as soon as financially possible. I made dangling copper and brass, riveted with silver wire, earrings. My head is bursting with ideas! <\/span>~Maria-C<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cindy, like everyone else here, I find your innovation and originality astounding. You keep coming up with these fantastic ideas! It’s a gift. So ‘yes’ from me too, please, to the hammered metal (copper or galvanized steel) bezel for April. Thanks, <\/span>~Mary-U<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes for me too, it looks good! Might be a good excuse for me to order a chasing hammer, since I’ve been wanting one for a while… ;) <\/span>~Silverleaf<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Absolutely OK with me – I have yet to see a tutorial that doesn’t interest and inform me in some way or another! Thank you so much for being you. <\/span>~Susan-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes from me too always look forward to your tuts whatever the subject. <\/span>~Carole-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I vote YES! You are such a talented artist, and the fact that you are so giving in your teaching makes you even more special. So keep it comin’ Girl, I know I always learn something new from every lesson!!! <\/span>~Tiffany-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

With such a clear Yes<\/em> vote, I am happy to say that the Hammered Bezel<\/em> tutorial has now been filmed and will be posted on Friday April 16, 2010 at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a> (Vol-023-3).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Supplies & Tools: Video-023-3: Hammered Metal Bezels:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n