Tutorial - Make a Faux Metal Holiday Decoration

Spell out Holiday Joy with recycled cardboard

Tutorial at Upcycled Design Lab Blog

"Have you seen those big metal home decor letters in Hobby Lobby or other stores?  I have always thought they were really cool but I don't have anywhere to put them.  Of course at Christmas time all that changes. So I decided to make some of my own letters".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Tin Can Flowers

All you need are tin and aluminum cans and a few tools

Tin Can Flowers Tutorial at Goofing Off Blog

"I have the hardest time growing flowers in my yard. Maybe it's the trees. I have lots of oak trees, big beautiful oak trees, that give shade and protect the house from the wind. The down side is there is a lot of shade, the ground is acidic, and the soil is poor. I've tried lots of plants, killed them really, no matter how much organic matter or water they get, they still die, so I got very excited when I found this book, Decorating Inside and Out from Leisure Arts, about tin can flowers. It is perfect for the recycler in me. I made them".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Halloween Cookie Cutters

Absolute genius! So many times over the years I wanted to make my own cookie cutters. I thought you'd need power tools and maybe some welding would be involved. Nope!

Halloween Cookie Cutters Tutorial at Happy Find
"Yes...YES my dearies...your very own spooooky cookie cutters! BWHAAAHAHAHA!

***wringing hands***

*ahem*

Compose.

Sorry... got too exicted there.

Okay so after a gruelling search for what I thought would be easy find was practically impossible. What I was looking for was aluminum strips. FOOD SAFE aluminum, mind you and what a pain..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Metal Mermaid

Cute! Looks like fun to make and the possibilities are endless!

Metal Mermaid Tutorial at make52
"There's something so compelling about metal - it's shiny, it's smooth, and with lightweight art metal, you can do just about anything you'd like with it. You can cut it with scissors, distress it, emboss it, punch holes in it - and for this week, create a piece of (somewhat) outdoor-safe art. Building on the sea themes of the last few weeks, we'll create a mermaid, and as a bonus, a little fishy friend for her..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Stamped Metal Monogram Pendant

I really love this!

Stamped Metal Monogram Pendant Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"My metal stamping tutorials in the past have always been popular, so I thought it'd be good to go back and teach another basics course with a fun little project! This will give you an idea of all the tools and the basic process to make lots of other metal stamping projects, too..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Silver Wire Hoop Earrings

Simple, elegant, gorgeous!

Whats the Hoopla Over Hoops Tutorial at StudioDax
"Like many women, I loooove hoops! I make quite a few, in different shapes and weights, and although some designs can get a bit complex, the basic “one piece of wire” hoop style is quite easy to make. It’s been a while since I posted a new tutorial (sorry!), so tonight it’s a “how-to” on making hoops! ..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wire Hook Clasp

Gosh that's pretty. When you look at that it almost seems a shame to finish off a handmade piece with a mass-produced clasp.

Wire Hook Clasp Tutorial at StudioDax's Blog
"Being able to make your own jewelry findings means that you can always create what you need, in the size you need. I love finishing off a handmade piece with a well made clasp, and one of my favorites is the basic wire hook..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Sterling Silver Kitty Brooch

Working with metal looks like so much fun! Cute brooch too!

Sterling Silver Kitty Brooch Tutorial at NafsikaMade
"So here is how you can make your own kitty brooch....
First of all you take a sheet of silver (or other metal of your choice) and you draw the kitty..." Read more

Tutorial - How to do Crayon Etching On Metal Tins

Oh my! It's a science experiment involving batteries, wires, boiling salt water. Fun and incredible results!

Crayon Etching On Metal Tins Tutorial at Roots And Wings Co
"I love these etched tins and am to excited to show you how to do it! My children made these tins for their Grandfather’s Birthday. They literally drew the pictures onto the tins themselves and the designs were then permanently etched into the metal! ..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Deconstruct Tin

Just look at all of that lovely tin. (I never considered tin to be lovely before. That changed seeing this post and what she does with it!)

Tin Deconstruction Tutorial at adaptive reuser
"All (6) of you avid adaptive reuse readers have been waiting for. ever. for a post about how to break down a tin can. It's a hot topic, I know. So, having some expertise in this area, I guess it's up to me to demystify, elucidate and expound upon the age-old techniques and practices. Hmmm. Maybe I'll just tell you how I do it..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make Formed Pendants

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. StudioDax made these amazing pendants using a steel forming block from EviesToolEmporium.

Formed Pendants Tutorial at StudioDax
"I am pleased to now post this “Simple Formed Pendant” tutorial using a very cool metal mini-forming steel block. I tried to keep the project simple so that if you are unfamiliar with metalworking, you’ll find this to be a fun to make, but even experienced metalsmiths will enjoy using the forming block, and adding this technique to their skillset..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Bead Cap Flowers - Copper Anemones

Absolutely gorgeous!

Bead Cap Flowers - Copper Anemones Tutorial at Wild Roses and Blackberries
"Bead caps can often make pretty flowers. I enjoy mixing together caps and beads for different types of flowers. The simplest kind is the one you just thread straight on to your cord or jewellery wire when stringing bracelets or necklaces, but it's also easy to make flower charms, like my copper anemones..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Copper Altered Book

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Altered Book Lover made this incredible copper book using a steel forming block from EviesToolEmporium.

Copper Book Tutorial on Altered Book Lover
"I had proposed making an altered book from copper, left over from my counter top installation a few years ago. To fulfill my obligation, here is the tutorial I proposed to Michelle nearly a month ago. Please be aware this is a very detailed tutorial, with many photos and a ton of steps. I have tried to keep it as simple of possible, but this is not a project you can whip through in a few hours. As with all projects this month, it uses only recycled materials..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hidden Message Necklace

So clever, meaningful and gorgeous!

Hidden Message Necklace Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"Most of these tools can be purchased for a relatively low start-up cost from Evie's Tool Emporium on Etsy..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Antique Spoon Plant Markers

I love to see new uses for antique silver!

Antique Spoon Plant Markers Tutorial at Shrimp Salad Circus
"I'm clearly on a major metal stamping kick right now, but I've still got projects, so why stop now? This is a cute and unique way to label your plants, using old silverware that you could easily get from a thrift store..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Oxidize Sterling Silver with a Hard Boiled Egg

I love the look of oxidized silver and isn't it nice that it can be achieved so simply and without chemicals?

Oxidize Silver with Egg Tutorial at Jealousy Design
"I made a pair of earrings with beautiful Citrine chips and I wanted the silver to represent the black on a wasp so I needed to oxidize it and why not do something I have promise I should do; A tutorial how to oxidize jewelry..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Domed Copper Pendant Necklace

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Alteredbeauty made this beautiful necklace using a dapping block from EviesToolEmporium.

Domed Copper Pendant Necklace Tutorial on Altered Beauty
"I received a cool Wooden Dapping Block With Punches from Evies Tool Emporium on Etsy. I decided to use it along with a copper disc and some cool ribbon to create a necklace..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Almond Shaped Ear Wires

I love to see metalwork. These are beautiful!

Almond Shaped Ear-Wires Tutorial at Anastassia Designs
"Hang some beads on your beautiful new ear wires and enjoy! Make different sizes, make the back wire longer or shorter, and experiment..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Earwires from Headpins

Make earwires from purchased headpins - Brilliant!

Simple Summer Earrings Tutorial at Leeya Engel: Thoughts and Creations
"I selected two brass wire headpins with finished ends (the kind you can buy at any bead store) I like to use them instead of raw wire because the ends are finished so they require no sanding if uncut..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Solder Silver for Jewelry

So beautiful! Soldering is a mystery to me. This instructable is great, very clear, with terrific photos!

Jewelry Soldering Tutorial by freeforged on instructables
"This instructable will demonstrate how to solder sterling silver rings using a torch, silver solder, and various other tools to create a pair of sterling silver earrings. How about making your friend or loved on a custom pair of sterling silver earrings!..." Read more