Encouraged by Suzanne, I took the plunge and ordered a rolling mill. I’ve put it off because I was being snobby about buying a really good one and they run about $1,200. I found a small one at Harbor Freight Tools and the cost with shipping was only around $200 so I figured it would be worth the investment. If it’s something I use all the time and need an upgrade in the future, I can invest in the Durston mill.
So, you’re probably wondering what in the world I would do with a rolling mill - besides smash metal. I can imprint patterns on metal and roll wire to different thicknesses. These are things that can’t be done with the equipment I have. I’m sure I’ll be discovering more in the coming months as I play with it and get to know it. Look for new, fun jewelry soon!
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Can’t wait to see the experiments that come out of it!
August 27th, 2006
Sooooooooo…have you rolled anything yet?
September 6th, 2006
Somehow I knew you’d be the one wondering where the new stuff was! Yes, I’ve rolled a few things, but I’ve been sidetracked with school. I have an idea for something. Maybe you’ll see it sometime in early November…
September 6th, 2006
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