How to Texture Metal with Cupcake Wrappers

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[@MelissaMuir]

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[@kimholmes3132]

Melissa Muir just got mill for Christmas or will have but this looks grate and I will have to have a go thanks 😁😁😁

[@mauistarz8302]

I love that design! I've worked with metal for years but never jewelry. My uncle and I modify custom cars, Harleys, trucks, homes ect. This looks like fun! I love the designs. Usually I just etch what we want with a dremel or acidic chemicals. We're all crafts men and women in the family. It's fun creating personal items that reflects ones self. It's so much more rewarding seeing the beautiful results of your hard work, especially if it's for someone dear to you. To me, all of the pieces we created together in our family felt like it will always be a part of us, even after we're gone. The house our family built together is a constant reminder.

[@sandrahayley7829]

I probably missed this contest because I don’t know how long this has been up, but I’m glad I’m finally seeing the face behind the name I’ve seen so much and excited about learning from you! I’m just starting jewelry making and doing some PMC among other things like learning to solder and manipulate metal. I’m 75, so you never get too old to learn and start something new! Thanks for being a teacher!

[@kathleenmartin1841]

I have learned so many new techniques/skills watching your tutorials. I consider myself to be an intermediate jewelry designer (btw I am 64 years old & love what I do!) who enjoys learning new things. Thank you for sharing your talent (and positive energy).

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you so much.

[@galemonterio5261]

Kathleen Martin Hey Kathleen, I'm going to be 78 on 9/4 and still learning everyday, loving being creative and trying new things. Keep on going!!!!🤗

[@jonharper3]

I loved the cupcake liner ideas. I have lots of new ideas about texturing. Now all I need to go with those ideas is a rolling mill. I have lots of questions about everything in metal as a retired woodworking teacher it's all new to me. I could ask enough questions for your Friday segment to keep you busy until you retire. I think whatever you call your Friday segment will be fine. Name is not nearly as important as content. The fact that you even ask is impressive.

[@davettaadams262]

I found the cupcake holders and took it to class. All the jewelers wanted some. They were from a mm amazon. It was pre covid. classes finally are starting this Feb. I'm so glad I found your Utube channel. Thank you.

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you. I am excited to get classes going again.

[@ElenorBuffington]

I'd definitely watch a Friday segment - You explain techniques so well and I go back to your videos to brush up before giving something a try. I love the lace texture you got on that metal - I'll have to pick some up and give it a try...great tip!

[@roseannabongiorno454]

I have a cricut and a program called cuts a lot...draw, scan, cut....unlimited designs! thank you for this video, it really gives me a lot to think about!

[@rosemaryflint6541]

I've used the wrappers before and they are wonderful. Can't wait to look at the new ones you have listed!! Thank you so much.

[@dalemills7926]

Melissa you are totally Amazing..you just keep getting more and more knowledgeable about what you do ..lol and I still envy your work room the most ! Thanks for sharing what you learn and do ..ive watched you for a long time now and your gift of teaching touches al of us with new insights of metal working

[@MelissaMuir]

What wonderful feedback. Thank you so much.

[@agnescleary2312]

What a great idea! I love tips that lead you to cross over into another medium. I would never have thought to use paper to texture metal! Thank you, Melissa.

[@DeanneSmierciak]

A old newbie to metal working. U make it look so easy..

[@101mosioatunya]

Hello Melissa - Thank you for your very clear and easy-to-follow videos. I recently met the idea of using cupcake wrappers to give texture and your video made an excellent follow-up and "reminder of what to do". I particularly like the idea of using the heavy watercolour paper as padding when feeding stuff through the rolling mill and your way of making sure that the pressure of the mill wasn't so great it distorted the metal was just great. I have been fiddling with the numbers on the top dials up to now and what a pain that is!

[@cyndymandell1292]

I am always looking for texture medium to roll I would never have thought of this, thank you.

[@MelissaMuir]

This is a really fun one. Enjoy.

[@Naturalborntillers]

thank you thank you...finally got my Durston rolling mill but a bit afraid to use it...after saving up so long, don't want to damage it! I am going to look at Amazon for the cupcake folders now! You are so generous to share your expertise

[@MelissaMuir]

Have fun. You will love it. There is a huge list of links to the wrappers in the video description. I tried to find the smallest packs available. Some you have to buy over 100 of them.

[@Critical_Path]

That was wild. Totally out of my normal practice in metalworking, thanks for sharing this. Very clever

[@MelissaMuir]

Glad I could share.

[@suefisher88]

I love the idea of using these textured papers. Now I know one thing I can use my Sili Portrait for. Thanks for the video.

[@carolecarlson1819]

Thanks for the video, I would not have thought of using cupcake wrappers.

[@sistersilver]

I love texturing with my rolling mill. I would never have guessed such a fine imprint would be given by such a thin piece of paper. I'm off to experiment. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@MelissaMuir]

randy thill I was really surprised at how good my impression was considering how thin the pattern paper was. I hope you have some good results.

[@atate1950]

Thank you so very much for all of your tips and tricks! Love your channel!!

[@enyoc3d]

this method plus a cricut... oh the possibilities! thanks for sharing!

[@MelissaMuir]

For sure. I wish I had a cricut. The possibilities are endless.

[@enyoc3d]

@@MelissaMuir message me @enyoc on instagram, I'll cut something for you. My wife and I are huge fans :)

[@kwalker10]

❤ the texture! I know you did a video on how to use your rolling Mill, but I was wondering if you could give some feedback as to which one to buy when on a budget or at least narrow a few down?

[@earthmothercare13]

Thanks Melissa I would love a set of cupcake textures. .. looking forward in your future videos. ..

[@garylangstone2593]

wonderfull I have been in the decoration trade for 50 years and am still learning from you

[@MelissaMuir]

gary langstone thank you. That is quite the compliment.

[@christinalagerson7168]

That bracelet impression is beautiful.

[@terischlemmer8378]

Loved this tutorial about the cupcake wrappers.😊

[@brendasmith9542]

Melissa, you sure get my creative juices flowing! My comment is since I don't have a rolling mill I'm going to try to use the cupcake papers and see if i can get an impression with my Big Kick! Wish me luck! I love a challenge. Your work is amazing!

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you so much Brenda. Did you try it? How did it go?

[@georgiageisser4691]

love the cupcake wrapper idea - brilliant

[@withaz541]

Love it! I'm starting another fabricating class and will be using this technique for sure!

[@MelissaMuir]

It really opens a lot of doors. Have fun.

[@margiebecknell384]

Love this ! I wanted to try something new with my rolling mill to use for my jewelry business . Using the cupcake wrappers I can make Cuffs, Earrings and all kinds of jewelry and have Beautiful jewelry impressions . Thanks so much !

[@MelissaMuir]

I am glad you found it helpful. I also loved all the things I could do with it. Enjoy.

[@esliet]

Great seeing you work with rolling mills. I have trouble setting the right tension.

[@hoochsmom]

Enjoyed your tutorial on the rolling press

[@cindymassey9180]

great video! I love seeing different rolling mill textures. I have a new Potter Hydrolic press and would love to see many different ways of using it.

[@CherylCoccaro]

Wonderful look and a clever use of a baking item.

[@CatsArtFashion]

"Ask Away Fridays!" I would LOVE to see a shop tour!

[@fkjewelry]

Thanks so much Melissa! As a new owner of a Pepe' 130mm rolling mill, I'm Loving your video on cupcake wrappers and the rolling mill and I'm looking forward to viewing your other videos! Will cross my fingers for your giveaway! :) Thanks for all the info and the time you put into sharing your knowledge!

[@GeorgeMichaelArt]

Great idea, I will try to see if I can see and cut a pattern like that on thick stock paper using my silhouette portrait machine instead, also I can create my own pattern this way.

[@MelissaMuir]

Yes, people have had great success with that. I don't have one..... yet. :)

[@raquelkananis7687]

Awesome! I’m going to try this method on my next project.

[@MelissaMuir]

Good luck. I would love to see your results.

[@Glassgirl1220]

This is a great tip! The design options are endless. Thank you for the video!

[@martinalyons7850]

What a great idea using a cupcake wrap. I look for things like that to use myself. Thanks for your video

[@MelissaMuir]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@brendaking9801]

I really enjoy your tutorials and am learning lots. Thank your for sharing really appreciate it.

[@heardashot]

Lady if you were beside me, i'd give you a big hug just to say thank you very much!! Wow!...I have loads of ideas based from your tutorials that has me very excited. Thanks again, good health to you. Greetings from across that big span of water from Ireland!.

[@MelissaMuir]

heardashot that is such a wonderful compliment. Thank you. I am going to be in your neck of the world next year. Well, it is Scotland, but closer to you than I ever have been. Lol.

[@heardashot]

@@MelissaMuir Wow!. The queen of jewelry making has replied!!. Thank you so much Melissa!. That sounds very exciting. I hope your trip to the land of the Scots is rewarding and provides loads of stimilus. One day, you will visit Ireland and the Emerald Isle awaits and looks forward. Land of Celts & Scholars. The celtic world is my stimilus for my blacksmithing where I am setting up shop for Celtic jewelry. I have presented my 6 year old daughter Sarah with a little button press as part of encouragement to have her make things with her hands. The kid is so excited! We watch your videos and learn. So again, thank you for being a role model, an influencer and guide for those with that seed of creativity!! God bless and one day i'll have the pleasure of shaking your hand and hey, even give you that hug!! Take care dear.

[@MelissaMuir]

heardashot I look forward to that day. And the Queen of jewelry making is a bit of a stretch. More like the court jester. 😁

[@heardashot]

Lol....(big thumbs up!!)

[@wendyshaw6985]

I love your idea of using Cupcake Wrappers to get textures!! Rolling Mill Resources also has cool designs.

[@AGlassBash]

OH ... yes. Your doing a great job!! Found an idea to get me going again. Now to test it out

[@nikkibaskin7139]

I can't believe I've only just found u!! You explained things so well, thank you.

[@MelissaMuir]

Welcome Nikki. I am glad you found it helpful.

[@delfinadiem3158]

Good project Melissa!!!

[@victorflorescayo9830]

Love your work and your way of teaching !!!!

[@dottyp3113]

I've not seen the cupcake wrappers before. I don't bake, so I don't even go in that section of the craft stores. Now I may have to spend more time looking around and thinking...would this item work in a rolling mill or hydraulic press? Apparently just about anything will work in one or the other. I love you videos and tutorials. You make everything easy to understand. Thank you for all the info you include. FUNdamental Fridays or maybe Friday Fun Metal FAQs.

[@mrbennysutube]

Great lesson! I would like to lear the basics of setting stones. I make jewelry working with silver! Thank you

[@carolchase2086]

Great idea for textures!

[@marcilb1]

Cool idea. My question is: what are ways you can make your own, custom bezel wire?

[@deborahgleason7578]

Love your videos! I learn so much! Cupcake liners! Who knew?

[@ellebelle459]

Your voice is so soothing

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you.

[@VilinaHutter]

Nice clear and useful video as usual, Melissa. Thanks. I'm really interested in getting better at two things right now...getting a good impression all the time with my rolling mill instead of sometimes, and making good jump rings as well. I'd love to see a video on either topic. (I know you have several on the rolling mill, but I see I'm not the only one struggling a bit...)

[@marcusaurelius6715]

Okay, Melissa, you said you wanted questions :-) My question is how do I set a cabochon stone onto a curved ring? Step bezel??? And by the way, thanks for the cupcake wrapper links. What an innovative way to texturize with the rolling mill.

[@ceafva]

Went to Michaels this morning looking for cupcake wrappers. They were all out. The number available online (100 average) is way more than I'll ever use. Too bad there isn't a "variety pack" available. Yes, very interested in being in the "giveaway" Melissa. Thank you for all your videos.

[@jerseyweeds]

thank you so much! it would be awesome if you could show how to add a bezel set stone to a cuff similar to what you made in this video

[@juliaknox9394]

i love this - i just (finally!) was able to buy a rolling mill and i'm so excited. i saw that someone mentioned a studio tour - if you haven't already done that i would love to see it. i am also also interested in learning more about forming, especially anticlastic, etc, for cuffs. tips that go beyond the basic technique, recommended tools, and all that!

[@sherryrp]

Thank you Melissa! The video was so helpful. I've been doing it wrong!

[@annh3599]

Thanks Melissa!

[@celiawinters6548]

Thanks Melissa! Just one more reason for me to get a new Pepe rolling mill!

[@CraftyDaze]

I was wondering how easy and how to put a hole thru a bracelet to put a charm on it with an O ring. I just started making jewelry today actually and came across your channel love how u make the impressions with the cupcake holder

[@MelissaMuir]

There are actually a couple of great tools for adding holes on pieces. I have a 3- and 4-hold punch that are my go-to. They are listed on my shop at www.kcjewelbox.com. I also have a 2-hold punch that works well. In addition there are a number of hole punching pliers and even drill bits used in a flexshaft, dremel or drill press that would accomplish this task.

[@woodcar111]

Great idea!! I just saw you for the first time. Thank you I will be a frequent follower 👍👍👍

[@MelissaMuir]

Welcome. And thank you so much.

[@marilynscott8739]

This is very clever. Thank you for sharing.

[@jmhall7]

LOVE this idea and your work! Thanks so much for the video and I look forward to the next one! Love the Frequently ask Questions Friday idea!

[@sukisan866]

Such a great idea!! I love it!!! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful find.

[@tatianakurilo5129]

Easy technique and beautiful result. Thanks for sharing :)

[@maryhelenjackson3447]

Thanks -- love these random ideas for texture!!

[@amumadeb1]

I'd love to learn how to shape a bracelet cuff. I'm new to copper work but love cuffs. Thanks.

[@MelissaMuir]

This particular cuff was formed on the hydraulic press. But you can also use a bracelet mandrel to form the bracelet.

[@sherrywheeler1131]

Thank you for sharing. I will definitely try this!

[@saeedfatehjewelry]

Your job is excellent 👍👍

[@2CreateArt]

Love your energy and project.

[@viviansaade7883]

Great demo. Thank you for sharing!

[@JimBrandvik]

Good information here! Love your energy! Thanks, Melissa!

[@MelissaMuir]

Jim Brandvik thank you! I really appreciate that.

[@Animaegioielli]

really a good trick!! thanks!

[@ahmedyehia4532]

Thank Melissa on your interest in answering my question

[@giacomomarsilio8314]

Beautiful and good!! 😍👏🏼👏🏼

[@samuellaramsey5963]

Love this vid, so helpful! Love your hair too!

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you. ❤️

[@Elizabeth-kq5wi]

I would want to learn how to give color to copper that is resistant to the everyday use. Also a review on rivets, ball rivets would be nice. Thanks

[@mimiantonetti3243]

You can do that by either using liver of sulfur to darken then steel wool or polishing pad to remove some of the patina or you can color using a torch - called flame painting. In order to keep the colors/patina you will need to seal the copper using something like ProtectaClear. I find that laquer or acrylic tend to yellow over time and you also tend to lose more of the purple/blues. Anything you cover the copper with will affect the flamed colors if you go that route as the protective finish tends to diffract light differently than the naked copper would. Hope this helps!

[@millybells]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@vaeldesigns]

I love this! Can you show how you patina your items?

[@marlenequigley7476]

Thank you so kindly for your input. I have a rlly g mill and don’t use it because I’m not sure how to do it properly

[@MelissaMuir]

marlene quigley the more you use it the more familiar you will become with the feel of your mill.

[@dianareeves926]

Love your videos Melissa. I have learned so much. One thing I have been practicing are synclastic and anaclastic metal forming techniques for bracelets, but I also want to learn earrings. I would love some videos on that subject as the smaller scale has a lot of challenges for me. Keep sharing the knowledge! Diana Reeves MDEBR Jewelry Designs

[@Artz13832]

what a great idea. thanks for sharing.

[@johnhowton6339]

nice demo

[@lynnegiguere4615]

I'm so glad I found your Utube channel it's full of great information. Thank you

[@MelissaMuir]

I am so glad you like it. ❤️

[@sandraabrisch3433]

Such a great idea

[@sharonsmith9410]

For those of us that do not have a rolling mill, do you have suggestions for the cake wrapper bracelet using a hydraulic press? Your tips and tricks are so helpful in reducing my learning curve. Thank you.

[@MelissaMuir]

Unless you have really thin metal, the cupcake wrappers aren't going to work in the HP. But there are some beautiful texture plates that are metal. I would try those as you will have better success.

[@FriskyTendervittles]

I really love that spider web bangle do you have a tutorial on how to do it? I love how you got the edges raised

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you. Yes. I did this with the hydraulic press and a bracelet former from Potter USA

[@free2roam492]

Really interesting concept. Just found your channel.

[@MelissaMuir]

Cindy & Darryl H welcome. Glad to have you here.

[@bluetiger716]

Very pretty.

[@geraldinefraser1998]

This is a really great help. Thank you

[@cathyvandenessen9886]

great tuexture from your cupcake paper.

[@MelissaMuir]

It is amazing how good of an impression you can get with these thin papers.

[@KimberlyAstin]

So cool! I love your videos. They are so informative. This question was asked below, but I also want to know what your very favorite tool is. Thank you!

[@iwoncin]

Outstanding, thanks for info.

[@tamaraadams9317]

Thank you for another great video! I’m learning so much from your wealth of knowledge! ♥️

[@MelissaMuir]

Tamara Adams that is wonderful. Thanks for the feedback.

[@juliel6254]

How about 'Follow-up Fridays"? Love the patterns. I wish I had a rolling mill. I sometimes use embossing folders in my sizzix big shot machine with thin gauges of annealed metal (like 26 ga for earrings) and it works great! But it does damage the folders a bit, and I like to use them for my paper crafting too.

[@AllFiredUpGlassBeads]

Melissa, I love your video's. You teach in such a way so the information is understood, even by a novice. I don't have a rolling mill or hydraulic press, yet, so even a hammering, do's and don't's type video would be good. How to care for and best hammer's to own for all purpose use. And, are there other ways are there to apply texture to metals? Thanks so much. How about Friday Weekly Wrapup?

[@alisavogt2892]

I like Freqi Friday for a name for your Friday feature.

[@kbeardy9040]

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!❤️