How to Make a Scavenger / Looking Glass Pendant from Flatware

[@tracienichols6739]

Lol, love your bloopers. Great idea. Mind if I ask the local artist to make me one out of Grandma's flatware?

[@JustJani]

😂Thank you! I’m sure your local would love to make something for you!

[@josepheaton5087]

I have a question, I just purchased an arbor press to make jewelry like you. I have no idea what I should be ready for, does it come with the attachments to create? Or, could you give me some suggestions on how to get started?

[@JustJani]

Hi! No, the arbor press doesn’t come with what you need. You buy a kit, remove the ram that comes with the arbor press and put the ram from the kit on it. The ram from the kit has a flattening tool and a place to put different sized pins to make your bends with. You can buy both new or used kits. And there are different models. Here is a link to the lady’s website that makes and sells them. flatwearable.com/product/flatwearable-bender-press-classic-v2a/

[@josepheaton5087]

@ thank you so much! Your a great help 👍

[@JaneThomas58]

Hi Jani, is the reason for using the beadalon piece rather than heavy gauge wire due to its strength? Lovely idea.

[@JustJani]

I used the Beadalon because it was a fun, easy way to do it. You can definitely use heavy wire. Experiment and see what works for you. 😃

[@JaneThomas58]

@@JustJani thank you!