Robert Lopez Designs/Riveting Conclusion To Fire And Fusion

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Riveting Conclusion To Fire And Fusion

Contents

Welcome!!

Thank you for joining me Robert Lopez Designs, LLC for my video course.

 It has been a long journey getting to this point. It may not be perfect, as it is my third. As I continue to make more courses I'm sure they will only get better. I'm also sure I will receive plenty of comments and insight on how to do so. Please keep in mind that I had to learn how to do every single component of this course.  Believe me when I tell you, it probably involved way more than you think. With that in mind, please be understanding if it's not as polished as you hoped. 

I have included several links and PDFs for you to review before starting the course. Among those are links to where you can purchase tools and materials. I have added a link to purchase the kit from me if you like. I will have limited stock at first, but as I generate revenue I should be well supplied. The kit for this course only requires three items and really is not super beneficial  for you to purchase from me; however future courses will most likely be very extensive and it may make it easier and more cost effective for you to acquire them from me. Doing so should generate extra income for me while saving you the hassle of cutting the sheet silver.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy my tutorial and learn how to create beautifully colored cuffs made of heat treated titanium. 
Finished Cuff
Proprietary Agreement
Argentium Silver, All The Info
Facebook Group
Kits and Tools

Safety, First Things First.

Please review all the information provided in this section. I have included some files and links that will help you work safely in your studio. Safety should always be the first thing on your mind when entering your studio. 

One should always be aware that there are certain risks involved in metalsmithing and jewelry making. The tools and equipment used in many of the processes involve some sort of risk while using them.

I am by no means an expert on safety and in fact, have been injured many times while making jewelry myself. Ultimately, you are responsible for your own safety and educating yourself on safe studio practices. 

I have included a link of an eBook on the subject that I highly recommend reading which is written by Charles Lewton-Brain. 
My Basic Studio Safety Policies
The Jewelry Workshop Safety Report By Charles Lewton-Brain

Tools And Materials Lists

Materials List.pdf
Tools And Equipment.pdf

Course Videos

1 Intro.mp4
2 Cabochons.mp4
3 Argentium's One Flaw.mp4
4 Bezel Strip.mp4
5 Bezel Texturing.mp4
6 Annealing.mp4
7 Shaping The Bezel Part 1.mp4
8 Shaping The Bezel 2.mp4
9 Aligning The Seam.mp4
10 Soldering The Seam.mp4
11 Refining the Bezel.mp4
12 Soldering the Bezel to Back Plate.mp4
13 Cutting & Filing The Back Plate.mp4
14 Notching The Bezel.mp4
15 Center Punching.mp4
16 Drilling.mp4
17 Shaping The Top Plate.mp4
18 Positioning The Setting.mp4
19 Connecting The Setting.mp4
20 Buffing.mp4
21 Patina.mp4
22 Final Polish.mp4
23 Drill Press Setup.mp4
24 Riveting With The Stinger.mp4
25 Riveting With Hammers.mp4
26 Setting The Stone.mp4
27 Epilogue.mp4

Links To Purchase Tools And Equipment

I have only added links for my preferred items. Hopefully this makes it easier for you to find all of the tools and equipment. You may purchase from whoever you prefer. 

I did not add links to some of the basic tools that can be purchased at stores near you.
Argentium Silver Sheet Rio Grande
Argentium Silver Round Wire 16 Gauge
Acetylene Air Torch
Sterno Torch Head
Iwatani Torch Head
Butane Torch
Rubber Bench Block Pad
Long Life Charcoal Block
Small Bench Lathe Variable Speed
Small Bench Lathe with 3M Bristle Kit
JoolTool
3M Radial Bristle Brush 3" 6 Ply
3M Radial Bristle Brush 3" 6 Ply
Soft Rawhide Mallet
Cross Peen Hammer
Steel Bench Block
Shears
Bench Guillotine Shear
3M Radial Bristle Disc Kit 1"
Diamond Round Edge Wheel 5mm
Diamond Round Wheel 4mm
My-T-Flux
Needle Files
Pro Polishing Pads
Flush Cutters
Rio Pickle
Pickle Pot
Copper Tongs
Fine Point Tweezers Set
Liver Of Sulfur
Soldering Turntable
Brass Brush
Solder Pick Set
Sand Paper
Washi Tape
Dividers
Drill Press Vise
Wheel Barrow Handle
Diamond File Set Flat
Miter Jig
Soft Fire Brick
Deburring Tool
Flex Shafts
EVEFlex Polishing Kit
Bench Pin
Automatic Center Punch
Stepped Oval Bracelet Mandrel
Drill Press
Twist Drill Bits 1.30mm
Riveting Hammer
Diamond Burr Set
Mortor and Pestal
Forming Stake Vise
E6000
Bezel Rocker
Argentium Wire Solder

Gallery Of Work

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