almost a year ago, i learned how to make itty bitty teeeny weeeny hinges in silversmithing class. this particular design was created by my teacher then, so i am unable to sell it. since i slaved so hard over this one i think i'd perfer to keep it anyway! it really was interesting, and i wrote every step down (theres like 35) in my notebook so someday, i'll attempt to create another one. i am still surprised that i managed to pull off working with such tiny pieces of metal. the hinge still makes that little "snap" which means that i constructed it correctly ;o> i used this special wheel that suzy had to give it a brushed finish, over a mottled texture that i had given it prior. then a touch of 24k keum-boo.....ah yes, that's nice.
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Love hinges!!! Yours looks perfect! Can you share how the clasp part works? Is it a double wire or is there a little 'nib' on it that prevents the 'slide' part from coming out?
OOPs, sorry, I can now see it - fabulous work!
thank you so much for the compliment Janice, that means a lot coming from someone whos work i highly admire!
yes that little nib was hard to do, but oh so rewarding once complete. i carefully documented every step of this, and have been wanting to attempt a hinge on a new idea i have been dreaming up! soon.........
hinges are so much fun to make! great clasp.
thanks Laurel! i did have a ton of fun making this...it's been a while though, i need to pull out my notes and have another go at it!
Beautiful!! Hinges are tough to do well. This piece is great!
thanks Danielle! all of these lovely responses to my hinge attempt have really been inspiring me to have another go at it...i really would love to attempt a locket type pendant which swings on a hinge and closes with a cute little clasp ;o)
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