Getting Back Into Silver Smithing
My Journey
I started off with these rings made from scrap used to make some circlets back in the day. The rings are simple omega style, no heat. I also picked up a new butane torch and soldering tools as well stamps. I started practicing soldering silver rings and working with my stamps to make a few things.
Besides the soldering kit and metal stamps, I acquired some other items for forming metal. Ultimately, I found the butane torch less precise than I wanted.
I decided it was time to add a little smith torch to my bench set up. I integrated the new torch into the existing set up allowing me to run them in tandem for glasswork or separately for smithing.
I set up the valves so I could control them from the bench. I did have to find a new place for the items that lived on the shelf.
The liltle smith torch is by far one of my best investments for the shop at this price range. It is useful for both soldering and for heating up very precise parts of a bead. The set up allows me to use it as a fixed torch or as a hand torch thanks to the magic of magnets.
Now, with some practice under my belt, I made this stamped circlet. The stamps used were made by hand from nails.
I went on to hand cut and stamp this Mjölnir (Thor’s Hammer) inspired by one found at Rømersdal, Bornholm, Denmark. Dated to 790-1100 CE.
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