How to Apply Unique Textures with a Rolling Mill

[@JeanMarc-l6t]

Thanks for this very clear explanation. I willl be happy to try soon .Tusiche (thanks in tibetan), tashidelegs (good happy life).

[@petersmedley459]

How thick are the plates you’re imprinting onto? Is there a maximum thickness you would recommend? I know that silver works…what about Bronze?

[@maryleemartz3722]

I'm off work today and you popped up!

[@KathleenMcKinney-oh2km]

Could you mention again what you did after rolling the copper with the textured pieces again in order to get the darkened look on the metal? I missed what you said. Thanks

[@rolandschmidt8285]

Das sieht mir persönlich zu sehr nach Maschine aus. Gerade die handgeschmiedete Unregelmässigkeit macht das Material für mich interessant. Und die Seele, die das Werstück mit formt...

[@duocmat5192]

👍👍👍♥️

[@mrsjones5567]

Do u have to anneal dead soft to use the roll mill?

[@marian1576]

Just need to check in on this: let's say I want to make just one pendant from a piece of lace or leaf or feather, etc., would I just put my annealed metal with the item on top and roll that through or do I have to make a sandwich with another piece of metal on top of the item? Logically, I don't see why it just couldn't be put through with just the metal and the item, but I always see people putting metal or foam on top (the foam makes no sense to me - why would you put something soft when you want to make a strong impression?). I trust Rio to give me the correct scoop on this. Thanks.

[@JESSMAAY]

i have this same question! do you have any insight on it now? thanks!

[@cbailor1]

Is there any pointers you can give on running a leaf through a Rolling Mill I've gotten it to give some details but not as beautiful as the one you've shown perhaps I'm doing something wrong I do soft in my metal before I feed it through and I have taken your advice to dry my own leaves anyhow would be greatly appreciated also very cool video

[@cbailor1]

I've also tried feathers and they didn't turn out this nice either perhaps

[@adiem1653]

Those leaves were beautiful

[@richardhazell2601]

Cheers Dude. Very useful.

[@RioGrande1944]

We are glad you found it helpful!

[@mallorca3]

Great video thanks! I tried using dried seaweed to texture today, but it didn't work out. I used paper around my copper and seaweed rather than two pieces of metal to protect the rollers and on one attempt the rollers just mashed up the paper and seaweed and the imprint was of mashed paper I think. I'm guessing the roller was too tight? In theory dried seaweed should work shouldn't it? What thickness of metal should be used? And does a rolling mill work with blanks or should you only use sheet? TIA, Deb x

[@suzannehargrove4361]

Hi, Thank you for a nice video. A saw someone asked about the thickness of the copper sheet but did not see a reply. What is the thickness of the sheet you are printing on please?

[@amylambert2365]

Helpful! Thank you. Love the feathers too. Good video.

[@dt6615]

Amazing. Just what I was looking for. Thankyou for your advise and expertise 👍

[@RioGrande1944]

Excellent! We are glad you liked the video!

[@BenHenry1957]

I was surfing around trying to learn how roller mills were used with textured paper and this video explained that and more. I was a commercial jeweler for years and used a rolling mill, but for only mundane tasks like making wire or small sheets. Great video.

[@LTGuitar51]

Absolutely amazing. I did not know how easy is to make texture plates. Thank you so much!!!

[@maryleemartz3722]

I have been try to find the spring for so long, thanks for sharing!!

[@tmoore2544]

You are terrific! Thank you so much for this video!

[@lizbrown1263]

Thank you for sharing this updated info on rolling mills✨

[@RioGrande1944]

You are welcome!

[@MariaLanger]

Thanks for this. I appreciate idea sparking videos like this. Great information!

[@RioGrande1944]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paullemay3218]

Thank you for sharing this awesome technique. Greatly appreciated. 🇨🇦

[@RioGrande1944]

You are so welcome!

[@stephencoster9532]

Hiya, a great video, yet again. You have some very talented artisans working there. Thank you, stay safe, Steve...

[@RioGrande1944]

Thanks, we agree!

[@ellesiem6131]

Really cool texturing tips, thank you. I have a Durston rolling mill, and would love some info in the unboxing video on up keep. Thanks. ☺️

[@RioGrande1944]

Thank you Ellesiem! We're working on an unboxing video as well as a maintenance video. I'll post them both here as soon as they're ready.

[@jamaica72001]

What is the proper way to use a steel plate made for a rolling mill? should the steel side be protected with another piece of metal?

[@RioGrande1944]

Hello, we have a video about that topic, and you can view it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaHRp4J4op5jftE. Please let us know if you have any other questions though.

[@KYATKAT]

Thank you ...

[@erizabesu87]

Amazing 🤩

[@АлександрМатросов-п3ш]

Зачетные вальцы!

[@PS-xw8kg]

Love this!

[@BlueLineofthesky]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@RioGrande1944]

You are most welcome. Be sure to subscribe to our channel!

[@kathyfriedman571]

Great demo

[@kathyfriedman571]

Great demo!

[@rampanttricky17]

Provided the answer to a question i had and provided more ideas!

[@RioGrande1944]

Excellent! Glad it was helpful.

[@AshHeilbron]

This is so crazy and creative, love it!!!

[@RioGrande1944]

Thank you for the feedback! Glad you liked it!

[@lunasky5635]

I was told in a class that you cannot use leaves for texture. Thank you for showing how to do it

[@RioGrande1944]

Happy to help!

[@maladylis08]

I wish somebody would talk about when you get a brand new Rolling Mill and how to use it. I have a brand new Rolling Mill and it's covered in grease or something and I'm not sure how to get started. Can you do a video about that? Thank you

[@RioGrande1944]

Hi Lisa, we actually have a rolling mill unboxing video in the works. We'll reply here with the link as soon as it is available. As far as the "grease" on the mill, that is to protect the machine from rust during shipping. You can use a white solvent like mineral spirits and a lint-free cloth to remove it.

[@maladylis08]

@@RioGrande1944 thank you so much ! Cant wait to see the new video !

[@kimauger4293]

@@RioGrande1944The unboxing video was never linked her. I browsed your videos and did not see one posted in the last 2 years

[@kimauger4293]

Can use leather to texture the metal using a rolling mill?

[@TenebraeEques]

So cool! thanks so much!

[@RioGrande1944]

Our pleasure!

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I want to buy at the Rio Grande store, do you sell it at retail?

[@RioGrande1944]

Hello! Thank you for the message! Unfortunately, we do not have a storefront for retail.

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[@RioGrande1944]

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[@thedazzlingape2006]

this feels a bit like cheating haha.