Thank you, thank you for taking the time to make this video! You've greatly cut down my research time and increased my confidence in purchasing the right one for me.
@MelissaMuir7 жыл бұрын
I am very happy to hear this. Thank you.
@redwoodcoastcreativearts2 жыл бұрын
You're always so good at helping me decide where to start. Thank you! 💗
@MelissaMuir2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad to hear that. Thank you.
@jeannettesalazar64424 ай бұрын
Omg in my classes I made a heart exactly like that. I made a brooch. The hydraulic press was bigger than the ones you are talking. I didn’t know that existed small scale. Thank for the information. ❤😊
@MelissaMuir4 ай бұрын
It is a great machine.
@canyonpaterson40282 жыл бұрын
Hadnt thought of this type of work for my press, I'll have to give it a try once I finish building mine. Also, Color is specific when it comes to urethane, it shows the hardness durometer or shore of the given piece by just looking at it. Alternatively if you dont want the tabs on cut out pieces you could look into two piece upper and lower punch sets, not sure how common they are or expensive but they would solve that problem if anyone has the money to burn.
@MelissaMuir2 жыл бұрын
The color is only specific To a particular maker perhaps. I have 95 duro in red, black and clear, all made by different makers. I have 65 and 95 in the same color.
@corystreat80375 жыл бұрын
You are AWSOME Melissa !!! I learned more from you than any one else on KZfaq. You are down to earth , real and certainly knowledgeable . I am trying to figure out a way to enroll in some of your classes at your studio. Thank you,Cory
@MelissaMuir5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Cory. I really appreciate that. And I LOVE having people in the studio. I hope you can make it work sometime.
@aly35603 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely fabulous information and demonstrations! I can see that the creative possibilities are endless. However, I do believe that once you begin to use machines to make your metal jewelry, you do leave the more artistic world of handmade metal smithed items. As with the Navajos, the value per item does go down on sales price! Hand metal smithing is a tremendous skill which can take years to craft. I suppose today most of the retail market is looking for nice, and inexpensive jewelry, as opposed to the 1970s. So these machines can make beautiful sellers. However, I do feel that continuing to hone your hand metal smithing skills is vitally important to be a true artist!
@MelissaMuir3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. When I teach my students I tell them of the importance of being able to do these same things by hand, the traditional way. However, most of the population no longer has an appreciation for hand wrought art and they want the look with a smaller price tag and these tools allow for that to happen. But in my mind, nothing beats the feeling of finishing a piece by hand.
@mikema93119 жыл бұрын
brilliant...a great overview...my classmates will really enjoy this presentation...
@robc84689 жыл бұрын
If you need a deeper draw in your brass or copper try pre annealing the material with a propane torch...
@CatsArtFashion9 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was really helpful!
@sprocketrocket78396 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This was very informative, and I think I can go shopping now. 😉
@MelissaMuir6 жыл бұрын
have a fun time. :) That is the really fun part. I am glad it was helpful. :)
@TheDivalady226 жыл бұрын
Susan Prins I can’t get a press right now, can I use pancake dies with a hammer to start out?
@MelissaMuir6 жыл бұрын
No sadly. It will damage your die and you won't get a good cut out.
@sonjadelebinski14424 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial! I didn‘t get what material is the black and the red block in the first part of the presentation. Could you tell me, please? Thank you!
@MelissaMuir4 жыл бұрын
They are pieces of urethane.
@AnnettePaskiewicz3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you! It is very exciting! Great video.
@emmawelsh53365 жыл бұрын
great video. thank you so much. I've built a press. I wondered if you can tell me where can I purchase the containers and pushers.
@MelissaMuir5 жыл бұрын
I get mine from www.potterusa.com
@wendyshaw69857 жыл бұрын
Melissa, do you know if the Potter bracelet bender, which is magnetic, would attach to the Bonny Doon press? A question for Friday question day;)
@andavanmmm95595 ай бұрын
Thanks you this video
@MelissaMuir5 ай бұрын
I hope it was helpful.
@wendyannh6 жыл бұрын
This is super helpful, Melissa; thank you! Is there any way to make an anticlastic or synclastic bangle with a hydraulic press, or only cuffs? I made a wire bracelet last year in a class with 5 wires done in a ripply die, but that would not work the same way at all with sheet metal.
@MelissaMuir6 жыл бұрын
I believe Kevin potter has come out with a new attachment that allows for that.
@robc84689 жыл бұрын
Looks like your rocking a 20 ton press way to go!
@alejandropresta98918 ай бұрын
Hello, I'm from Argentina, I'm trying to do the same but I can't get the dies. Where can I buy them?
@MelissaMuir8 ай бұрын
You can get them from PotterUSA.com
@atyla624 жыл бұрын
Hello I need to cut circular aluminum button 2mm thick by 45mm diameter but concave
@satomalski Жыл бұрын
Where i can buy this hydraulic press?
@MelissaMuir Жыл бұрын
It is from Potter USA
@katyb4155 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!! And thank you!!!
@MelissaMuir5 жыл бұрын
I am glad you found it helpful.
@patricklosey74214 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that beast of a press?
@marisoluribe69535 жыл бұрын
diooosss que Bellas herramientas
@yonigalvan87343 жыл бұрын
Me gustaría poder tener tus herramientas
@puss1234able7 жыл бұрын
very nicely explained.
@MelissaMuir7 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@triumfdula88306 жыл бұрын
Hello, i wanted to ask wich hydraulic press or how much ton do i need to straighten a 5mm thick aluminium bended sheet, 5 by 5 inch wide ?
@annetums5 ай бұрын
Can you use this with a 3 ton press?
@MelissaMuir5 ай бұрын
Some of it yes. But it will take a lot more pressings, especially the silhouette dies.
@laurenyoungs5 жыл бұрын
What is a corrugating mill? Is it the same as a rolling mail? Thanks Melissa
@MelissaMuir5 жыл бұрын
It is a type of rolling mill. I did a video a little while back with a comparison of a couple of them. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rt1xfpWc1MCRlHk.html
@rabahazrar38103 жыл бұрын
thanks for informations , where can i found the bracelet formers in amazon please ?
@MelissaMuir3 жыл бұрын
RABAH AZRAR I don’t believe they are sold on amazon.
@thebabylon29339 жыл бұрын
-Thank you.
@jackiedavies37518 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to your video of using the different urethane durometer and effects please.
@MelissaMuir7 жыл бұрын
I don't believe I have one of those. That might be a good one to make. Thanks for the suggestion.
@choppmyride4 жыл бұрын
I press different items than you , But I am going to use 1 of your ideas even thou I use 50 ton , thank you
@MelissaMuir4 жыл бұрын
I am glad I could spark a bit of inspiration.
@micilebase3 жыл бұрын
👍👌
@TheDivalady226 жыл бұрын
How can I make my own pancake dies?
@MelissaMuir6 жыл бұрын
It is a bit of a process. I would suggest taking a class on that. Jayne Redmon has some great workshops on creating these. They aren't as simple as you would hope. But with a bit of practice, they are great to have.
@filomenagalante76547 жыл бұрын
Ciao dove si può acquistare la pressa e gli accessori?
@wendyannh6 жыл бұрын
Non so nel'Europa, Filomena, ma RioGrande.com e OttoFrei.com qui negli Stati Uniti loro hanno. O puoie comprare degli compagnie propie.
@pankajnanhoriya93114 жыл бұрын
Your tools selling
@silvergurami52667 жыл бұрын
Супер пупер
@user-kh2yl6nn3l5 ай бұрын
Let us keep throwing money at the ukraniums ... GEEEEZ .
@MelissaMuir5 ай бұрын
What are you talking about? This is all made in the US by Potter USA
@user-kh2yl6nn3l5 ай бұрын
Look at your yellow and blue colors ... I know it's 2024 and didn't look at the date . :)@@MelissaMuir