Great Impressions with a Rolling Mill.wmv

Jewelry Artist and Teacher, Melissa Muir shows how to get a great impression on metal with a rolling mill.
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[@ksmullins52]

Thanks, Melissa, this really helped. I now know what I did wrong and how to correct the problem (I was setting the rolls too close together). Once again, a well done and informative video.

[@BDAHOLIC]

Great job Melissa! I always enjoyed Tool Time Tuesdays, but I REALLY like them now with your new videos. Please keep them coming. How about one on tube setting stones?

[@DeniseMcIntyre2016]

great tutorial!! lots of info and tips ... great clean narrative! thanks.

[@MelissaMuir]

Thanks for the feedback Katie. Yeah, I used to do that too. I couldn't figure out why it was so hard to turn the handle. :)

[@emgraph]

I'm just buying my first Rolling mill (not as good as yours but still) and it is wonderful to see we can do more than just laminating metal sheets or straighten wire, I love the fact that you don't only need textured plates but can also use everyday stuff you find around for textures (tissue, textiles etc) thanks for this video it was quite helpful :)

[@MelissaMuir]

@Elaine Marie LeBel. Thanks Elaine, There really is so much you can do with a mill. I am glad that you found it helpful. Have fun with your mill. You are going to love it.

[@emgraph]

Melissa Muir thank you :)

[@jaguarsun2000]

Creations Elaine Marie I

[@fungphu9672]

Can I make this with 18k gold? Thank you

[@MelissaMuir]

@lifeinmute1 - I was really glad when I found the paper towel method. I always had such a hard time getting my rollers adjusted correctly when I was working with the brass plates.

[@Morganrcb1]

Thanks! I am getting a different version and it really helped clear up some questions

[@marilynsouthern1612]

Great, great video!!! Just what I needed since I am in the middle of a project. :-)

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Very good information! I'd also love to see one about running real leaves through. I haven't found any videos on that anywhere but have seen several artists who do that in their work.

[@suuris1]

Many thanks, great video as usual...

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you so much.

[@larryrichards3668]

Great video. Now that I have my own rolling mill I can try it out.

[@MelissaMuir]

Be sure to check out some of the other rolling mill videos I have. This was the very first one I did, but there is even more. :) Have fun with it.

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you Jenniejett. I am glad it was useful.

[@andyvan5692]

great "run of the mill" video, nice clear explanations

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback. :)

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you @ALVARMUT. I appreciate your feedback.

[@12348mauro]

Thank you congratulations, where you buy the roller machine for metal embossing? thanks

[@LaurieBDesigns]

I had no idea I could use paper towels! Great video, even at 6 years old! Must be your old studio :)

[@MelissaMuir]

Yes, this was my first studio. :) And I do things a bit differently now. But I do still use Paper Towel from time to time.

[@LaurieBDesigns]

What do you use now??

[@MelissaMuir]

Sometimes still paper towels and sometimes water color paper. Tomorrow I will have a Tool Time Tuesday that shows quite a bit more about the rolling mill and I will discuss it all then. :)

[@jenniejettt]

Well done, useful to the point information, thank you.

[@joekowalski2877]

Very helpful video thanks for posting

[@LeslieKailVillarreal]

girl love that nail polish! can hardly concentrate ! HEHEHEH

[@louybee]

Very good video...I "neeeeed" a rolling mill!!! I wish it was easier to see the rolled textures. How about a "raking" light from flashlight or just rubing a little bit of place oil paint into the line?

[@MelissaMuir]

Thanks for the feedback Louise B This was one of my very first videos. I would like to think that I have gotten better over the years. :)

[@joharris7795]

excellent video. Is there a small, worktop rolling mill you would suggest for a beginner jewelry maker? They seem to be very big and very expensive.

[@hollygolightly4812]

Search Contenti Compact Economy Rolling Mill

[@Angrygrandpafan69]

Nice video helped me out a lot

[@MelissaMuir]

angry grandpa fan 2 Thank you for the feedback. I am glad you found it helpful.

[@aprilsmommy1]

Hi Melissa, Great video. Just wondering if I can use index cards instead of paper towels? One on each side of the piece. TYIA :)

[@alvarmut]

Felicitaciones por tan excelentes, y muy ilustrativos. Cordial saludo. ALVARMUT.

[@ЛеонидДарменов]

Bravissima

[@carianin5293]

Great video.

[@MelissaMuir]

Morgan you will love having a rolling mill. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@chellodr6383]

Hi Melissa, nice work and video! Where could we get such rolling mill and which model are you using?

[@MelissaMuir]

Chello Dr this particular one was a flat 130 from Pepetools. But it doesn’t open as wide as I would like. And if I have thicker pieces, then o like to use my Durston c-150 DRM

[@danielspann2106]

is there any way i can talk you into making a 18 gauge piece of wire making a jump ring,twist it into a figure 8 and see if this particular rolling mill will make a flattened curb chain,not solid flat,about a quarter inch thick mam. I got a necklace ord4r in,and im just trying to find a decent roller with the right amount of toughness for some of my larger body building customers jewelry sizes.

[@laurenyoungs]

If I buy already cut flat forms of metal for earrings will the rolling mill stretch out the shape?

[@MelissaMuir]

Most often, yes.

[@cpayne1757]

So, why did you pick a Durston mill vs. others? Price? Functions? Just curious.

[@MelissaMuir]

Zippy DoDah I had done a lot of research. I knew I wanted a good quality mill that was built well and had a good reputation. I had heard this was one of those purchases to spend your money wisely on this one. I knew I wanted a Cavalin or Durston. I have never been sorry for purchasing this one. The price was a little bit more than some on the market, but again it has been good for me.

[@marthaalmeidajewellery]

Hi Melissa! Great video!! I've decided to buy a Durston rolling mill, but don't know what to choose, the C150 or the D2 130... Do you still have the same model? what is your opinion? Thank you so much!

[@MelissaMuir]

Hi Marta, I have the C150 and have loved it. I have also recently added a Pepetools 110mm Flat Rolling mill to my studio and I love theirs as well. Both are great machines, though I think the finish on the new Pepe mills are a little nicer than my Durston. And the Pepe is a fraction of the cost. So that might be something for you to look at. I can get pricing for the Pepe for you if you think that might be an option. Otherwise, I really have been pleased with the C150. It has served me very well.

[@entajulhaque2230]

Very good idea# I'm india

[@HalleJay1]

I would love to know how to roll impressions of leaves too. Mine are completely dried but they just don't seem to give a very good impression even with the metals annealed. @IAMGiftbearer perhaps they use synthetic? Would love to know :)

[@DavideServolini]

very nice rolling mill :)

[@stevecoster322]

Hiya, you've created a great impression on me dear lady...

[@mikema9311]

do you wrap six fold paper so as to not imprint the chemicals from stock paper onto the mill faces..would you so 6 fold wrap if you were mill rolling dried magnolia leaf through mill...we did roll magnolia leaf plus annealed copper and it left an ugly organic smudge on the lower and upper mill. we incidentally the student didn't fully clean up and it marked up another student pattern milled sterling silver bangle

[@MelissaMuir]

sorry to have missed this comment Mike. The reason for a 6 fold wrap is for the fullness and adding a bit more pressure on the piece to give a better impression. When the student rolled the leaf, was it right against the rolls?

[@phoxhaus5686]

Would some card stock paper with cutouts work for texture too? Thank you.

[@MelissaMuir]

Yes, absolutely

[@phoxhaus5686]

Melissa Muir Thank you for your feedback.

[@lesliescholz403]

Hi Melissa. I just received the economy rolling mill from Contenti. The first time I rolled a piece of annealed 24 gauge copper with a piece of textured scrap booking paper on both sides and wrapped with paper towels the way you did it in your video, it left a small gash/ding./line in the steel roller about a 1/4 in long. I didn't expect that? Should I expect to get dings and nicks and marks on my steel rollers? Will it cause marks in my metal from now on? Thanks, Leslie

[@MelissaMuir]

First, yes, that mark will transfer to your metal. If you get texture on your mill rollers from just that, I would return the mill ASAP and make the commitment to buy a decent mill. Your mill rollers need to be harder than that.

[@lesliescholz403]

Can you recommend one that is not too expensive???

[@MelissaMuir]

The best bang for your buck is going to be the Pepetools Ultea rolling mills. It is very high quality. A 90mm mill is only about $450. While that seems a bit much at first, it isn't when you realize you purchase this once, use it for a lifetime, and the rolls won't be damaged as easily.

[@lesliescholz403]

Thanks! Contenti is sending me new rollers. I'm going to play around with the old rollers and see if they mar easily. I'm not sure if I put the mark in the roller when I rolled the copper or if they came that way. If they mar when I play with the old ones, I will return the roller and they will refund. They said they will make good and they guarantee quality. He agreed that it should not have the marks.

[@johnhowton2067]

great info thank you melissa you are very sweet

[@hrmallik7711]

Badiya hai

[@kper6318]

Why do you clean the annealed metal if it's going to be annealed again?

[@MelissaMuir]

I always clean the metal before putting it through the mill, especially if it is going to be right up against the rollers. That way I protect the rollers. But if you use something to wrap the metal (paper towel, water color paper, other metal, then you really don't need to pickle it before rolling, especially if you are going to anneal it again.

[@kper6318]

Thanks!!

[@miopera40]

What's that rolling mill you are using? Pretty nice tool

[@MelissaMuir]

@miopera40 My Mill is a great one. It is a Durston C150.

[@seifalimrani7819]

How much

[@MelissaMuir]

Rolling mills vary in price from $500-$4,000 for a good mill.

[@mammeri18]

bonjour Melissa je serais très heureux de vous connaitre. je fabrique des laminoirs mixtes à trois opèrations lubrifiès à l'huile automatiques centralisèe.je possede un brevet de marque deposèe.

[@hdvdhdvhdhdhz3081]

Abdelhamid Mammeri ñ

[@cactusbaboon321]

"SMOOSHED"- is only a valid word when used outside of the metal shop! But I still "liked" the video.

[@MelissaMuir]

HA, We smoosh things in this studio all the time. :) Glad you liked the video. Thank you.