How to Make Jewellery Using Brass Filigree Stampings

Is is no secret how much I love to work with brass stampings. They take an ordinary design and make it extraordinary instantly! Here is a little info about brass: How are Brass Stampings Made? Thin sheets of brass are imprinted or stamped with dies made by metal engravers to produce delicate charm and "metal lace", known as filigree cutouts. How to Use Brass Stampings? (nickel & lead free) include filigrees, ornaments and charms are some of the most versatile pieces we offer. They can be used as: links (by themselves or with other findings and beads), pendants or charms for necklaces and chandelier earrings with a fringe of beads, instant rings & brooches by glueing a brooch back or ring setting, adorn brass cuffs & use for embellishments on beads or in polymer clay for beautiful vintage inspired jewellery. The History of Brass Stampings Used predominately in the manufacture of couture jewellery in the 18 and 19th centuries, brass stampings have once again become extremely popular in contemporary jewellery from centre stage pendants, to eclectic charm bracelets and chandelier earrings. Many of the pieces we feature are still made from the original dies inspired by the Victorian period and created in the late 1800's. They were designed and made in France, Bohemia and Italy in the 18th and 19th centuries. What I love brass and you will also? Brass is highly durable Brass is polished easily Brass is corrosion resistant Brass is green: a highly machinable material makes it able to be accurately manufactured with less scrap, less rework and less energy than other materials. Products made from brass generally have good "cradle-to-grave" characteristics as not only do they show good durability but brass is also readily recycled at the end of the products working life. Brass is lead and nickel free Brass soft muted honey colouring, makes it the most complimentary of all metal finishes.