How to Rivet Enamel Pieces together without cracking the enamel

I am a metalsmith and enamelist. I have a lot experience working with enamel and found objects. Here are tips and tricks that will help you confidently rivet with wire enameled pieces together. Check out my work at www.OutAndAboutGirls.com Funky and Found Object Jewelry for Cool People.

[@jewellerymagic]

Great tutorial - thank you has given me confidence - from Brisbane Oz

[@jewellerymagic]

Exactly what was looking for. Thank you for sharing

[@kimlyons8550]

Very helpful.

[@ritaekers3306]

Excellent tutorial! Very organized and thorough! More please! Thank you so much. Heading to the studio now to practice.

[@cindyheineman8046]

Thank you Kay. That was most instructive. I have my machinist's vice on order!

[@krazykittykat232]

Thank you! Very well explained. Do more tutorials! You are very good at this

[@Paulenannmarie]

Thank you! I've struggled with this. Can't wait to try it using your method!

[@andreanegishi8500]

Thanks for recording this!

[@kathleenmathers3413]

Thank you! What a marvelous video...you present SO well and I learned a lot. I subscribed so I'm hoping you'll do more videos.

[@bettebarnett5800]

Very nice!

[@cindiesue1]

Kay. I’m sure you will never receive this inquiry from your video. You did seven years ago but I’m curious I love your riveting and I’m going to try that but I’m curious if you I’ve been doing a lot of crackle and sometimes my holes get filled in what is the best way to open up those holes? Is it just a diamond drill and cross your fingers that it won’t crackand also do you have a secret to making ear post and doing stud earrings with Enamel

[@CJGPickle]

Rookie mistake! I have enamelled over the hole! Is there anyway I can get it back?

[@laylaglantz8876]

Hi Kay, great video, really useful, would it be possible to not have the ball rivet on one side and to have the rivet flat on each side of the enamel pieces?

[@fnyfrm]

Thank you.. are you using fine silver for the rivets ?

[@gemsmaker]

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[@donnagastevich8609]

This is great. Thank you so much for showing your technique. I think I could do this with your good instruction!