Graph Paper Patterns for Jewelry
I have difficulty drawing straight line patterns for metal and/or enamel work. I've learned that I do best if I use graph paper, available free for download at several online sites, for drawing and cutting my patterns. I bought the graph paper cards shown below at an education supply store years ago and like it's heavy quality. I can use the patterns more than once.
Instructions
When I want to make my own custom shapes for enameling or metal work, I use these graph paper cards, very heavy stock. I use a straight edge to draw the pattern on the graph paper, cut it out and then adhere it to the metal for cutting. I can reuse the patterns a number of times because of the weight of the stock.
I also use the corners of a circle template to round off the corners of my patterns so they aren't so sharp.
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As you see, the graph paper is also helpful for drawing triangles. Give it a try!
Materials
22 Gauge Dead Soft Sterling Silver Sheet - 6 Inches
H8-22SM6
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22 Gauge 0.025 Dead Soft Copper Sheet Metal - 6x12 Inch
MET-705.22M
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Tools
Blazer GT 8000 Big Shot Torch
TRCH-8000
- TRCH-8000
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Soldering Tripod
SOL-730.00
- SOL-730.00
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Basic Sawing Kit
G15-7
- G15-7
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Pro Shear
SHR-544.00
- SHR-544.00
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Karen Meador, Ph.D.
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