Twisted Metal Jewelry
I could use my collection of crystals to start a whole new line of jewelry. My line would combine beautiful jewelry with health and wellness benefits. I was already making the elements; I just needed to learn how to solder them. The first one I did was awful, I dismantled it and started over. I was using a soldering gun, and my metals didn't match. It looked horrible!
I got back online and started looking for more tutorials, and I found one that blew me away. The woman in the tutorial made it look easy. There was no way I could afford the setup she had. I knew I could do it, but the startup cost was insane. I would need torches, solder, new metal, pickle, a pickle pot and so much more. I went to a jewelry supply site and added everything I needed to the cart. It was more than I had to spend. I just couldn’t afford it. A few months later my dad passed away unexpectedly, and I decided at that point that I needed to do this. I needed to find a way to make it happen. I started saving money until I could afford a little bit here and there. When the stuff started arriving, I couldn't wait to start.
Finally, the day came where I had gotten enough to start soldering. I was so excited that I couldn’t wait. I finally had some time so I sat down to start, and...complete failure. Nothing was working. My solder wouldn’t melt, and I couldn’t figure out why. After much research, I finally figured it out. By the time all was said and done, I have almost double the amount into the start-up. I don’t mind, I learned so much along the way.
Every piece is completely hand made. The chains are store bought just to save time.
I hope to keep learning more and adding more complicated pieces as I go.
Along with my necklaces in jewelry, there will be a description for anyone who is interested in Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic.
*These are not meant to cure illness and should NOT be used as an alternative to doctor or hospital care. If you believe in these things, then they should be used in addition to doctor care.
Most of the Crystal meanings and references used on this site, come from Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic By Scott Cunningham.
ABOUT TWISTED METAL JEWELRY
My name is Tammy.
I started making jewelry years ago. In the beginning, I was making everything with seed beads . I loved making jewelry.
Then I fell in love with crystals. I found a book on gemstones. The more I read, the more I wanted to learn. The book was Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham.
While shopping, I found a book on twisting metal. I bought some metal and decided to give it a try on my own. Luckily, Youtube was full of tutorials. My first few pendants were awful.
Then one day I came across a video for soldering. Here was the perfect way to combine two of the things I loved. I could use my collection of crystals to start a whole new line of jewelry. My line would combine beautiful jewelry with health and wellness benefits.