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 Metal Projects


Photos from Christine Cox's Round Silver,
Copper and Enamel Box Classes


Enamels: Love at First Sight

By Christine Cox
Posted 7/07


An Interview with: Christine Cox
By Kathy Wasilewski of ISABA
Metalsmithing for the Altered Book Artist
Posted: 7/07


Book Furnishings
12/06
Drawings and notes about ancient metal book furnishings.


Snowflake Tree Ornament
By Christine Cox 4/06
Using a jeweler’s saw frame is one of the required basics of most fabrication projects when working with sheet metal. Improve your skills by making a great Christmas tree ornament.


A Ring of Silver
By Christine Cox 2/06
Make a sterling silver ring from patterned wire. It's a chance to practice your torch soldering skills.


Hasp Book Closure
By Christine Cox 10/05
A hasp on a book is unexpected and functional. It keeps the book closed securely, yet isn’t a traditional closure.


Soldered Glass and Metal Book
By Christine Cox 6/05
Use stained glass soldering techniques to make a book cover.


Binding a Metal Book with Coptic Stitch
By Christine Cox 6/05
Long before machines made books they were made by hand. Learn this ancient and versatile stitch.


Etched Metal: Pinocchio
By Christine Cox 4/05
An in-depth how-to for etching metal. Walk step by step through the process by making a great 'Pinocchio' novel.

 

 


Photos from Christine Cox's Bracelet Technic Classes


Brooch or Necklace Watch
By Christine Cox
Posted 7/07


Textured and Patinated Book

By Lorna Lawson
Posted:3/07


Alphabet Soup: License Plate Alchemy
By Christine Cox 1/05
Learn how to make wonderful key chains from old license plates.


ID Tags for Your Pets
By Christine Cox 10/04
Our pets are our best friends and family. Make them special ID tags and show your love.


Make Soldered Photo Frames!
By Christine Cox 9/04
I'm often asked about making Soldered Photo Frames like those pictured on the Volcano Arts web site. I've written out the directions in a conversational manner.


Fabricated Metal Charms
By Christine Cox 6/04
Learn to make charms from copper, photos and acetate and then put them together with rivets.


Building a Better Bracelet
By Christine Cox 6/04
Learn a simple wire technique and make a beautiful beaded bracelet that won't come apart.


Copper Mesh Frame
By Christine Cox 9/03
Fine metal mesh and eyelets make a beautiful frame.


Scrollwork Metal Journal
By Christine Cox 9/03
Sawing is an easy-to-learn skill but you'll get much better with practice. This book started out as a sawing exercise, but, me being me, the sawing challenge turned into a book.

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