Roll Printing Textures With The Rolling Mill

[@101mosioatunya]

I'm amazed at the effect of the tissue paper! I've seen sandpaper used to texture and I've used the nylon netting that the lemons I buy come in but never thought of using tissue paper. Thanks for another really instructive and interesting video, Prof Ahr :-)

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video Hilary. Thanks for your support! : )

[@kristibbradshaw]

Thank you for sharing with us.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

@@kristibbradshaw I’m glad that you’re enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@rascalraccoon9529]

Hi. What would you recommend as a good rolling mill - to purchase? Thanks!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

It all depends on your budget. You might find a good deal on a used one. 😀

[@ritamontalvo6195]

Do I need to sandwich all the time so that the rollers are not damaged or marked? Thanks!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Technically you only need to sandwich when rolling anything through the rolling mill that is as hard or harder than steel. So you could safely run a sheet of silver, gold, copper or brass through to decrease its thickness. 😀

[@gracemorioka2710]

Thank you for this neat video John! I love my mill!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Grace, Glad you enjoyed the video. Be sure to check out all of the other rolling mill videos in the OJA's video playlist. You can find the complete playlist organized by category at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com I think you'll be surprised by what you'll find included with the rolling mill videos. Thanks for your support! : )

[@flyingcheff]

Ok, dearest with the big guns (arms, that is....!), how much do you "tighten down a bit/little"? And, if I want to print ONTO silver, do I need silver to "sandwich" or is copper ok (as the roler protector)?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

+Gabby Flying Chef Hi Gabby, When you're ready to roll print, you reduce the distance between the rollers just a bit. In the video you noticed that I used the dials on the top of the rolling mill to determine how far I was moving them up and down as I worked. It's difficult to say how far apart they need to be for every job. This is because the distance between the rollers is determined by how thick the metal is, what you're using to print, and how deep you want the impression. My best advice is to run samples through the mill to determine the proper distance. When you're printing onto silver, it doesn't matter what type of metal you use to protect the rollers. So, feel free to use a copper or brass sheet along with the silver. Happy printing! Thanks so much for your continued support! : )

[@flyingcheff]

Thanks for that, superhunk (I hope my comments make you smile, that is my intent, not to be cheeky.) I am wondering, is it ok to just use manila folders (as I've seen and heard about) to protect/enfold metal and texture piece? Thank you, as ever a devoted fan!

[@keschomp]

Thank you Prof John- readily available texture patterns ! Great ideas- end result beautiful!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you found the video informative. The OJA has other videos that include roll printing tips. Have fun creating beautiful patterns and textures. 😀

[@samuellaramsey5963]

I love your teaching method...thank you for sharing your knowledge 😘

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Thank you for the compliment. I’m glad that you’re enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching. 😀

[@wr7819]

Very cool!!!! Love the patterns

[@albertledesma5173]

No need for your “sandwich.” Those rollers are induction hardened to higher than 60 RC (64 RC for the Durstons), making them harder than something even case hardened. There’s virtually nothing you could roll through there that would “imprint” your rollers.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Albert, Thanks for your comment. But, I prefer to error on the side of caution. As a classroom instructor, I've seen students run steel wires through the rolling mill only to have a trace of the wire shapes appear on the surface of sheet metal that they have thinned using the rolling mill. Thanks for your support! : )

[@untitledstuff]

I just got a roller mill last week. I thought I could only use it for making sheet metal and wire. Keep up the videos, they have been helping me out a lot. If you want check out my work on facebook. Facebook.com/gomeow.art

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

untitledstuff Thanks for the nice feedback. I'm glad that the videos are helping you to expand your work. Keep watching for more videos related to working with the rolling mill. Thanks for watching! : )

[@antsterr3]

Oh man, I ordered a mill a few days ago (Pepe 130mm combo) and am just waiting for it to arrive. It will be my first chance to play with such a thing, I'm so excited! That bubble pattern you made is so cool. I'm adding these to my list of fifty things to try once this baby arrives. I really like the bubble texture.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Anthony, Congratulations on your purchase. I'm sure you'll enjoy working with your new rolling mill. Please be sure to check out the OJA's other videos on using the rolling mill. And, you might like the "Moonshine Bracelet" project. It uses a smaller version of the texture that you like. Thanks for your support! : )

[@wendyannh]

Beautiful, John! I'm amazed at how much of an impression a simple tissue makes, and I love the look. How did you make the tool with all of the holes? Are they all sawn out, or is the piece narrow enough that you were able to fit it into a punch? Also, I've seen rolling mills that allow working with wire or other thin stock to flatten and widen it, and those with rollers that are already patterned. Do you have to buy separate mills to get those features? Or can you change the rollers in a smaller, more basic mill such as this one that you have?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Wendy, The tissue paper trick is one of my favorites. It clearly illustrates that anything you run through the rolling mill will leave an impression on your metal. The tool with all of the holes was made with a disc cutter. But I've made others with drills and saws. It all depends on what sort of holes you want in your tool. You should check out the Moon Shine Bracelet project video. You'll find it on the OJA's playlist on our website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com All of the OJA videos are conveniently grouped by category on the website. I'm not a big fan of milling wire. I prefer to draw wire through draw plates to change the shape of my wire. And, specialized rollers are pretty expensive. They really only make sense if you are manufacturing a large number of pieces that feature the same surface texture. Plus, installing different rollers into a rolling mill isn't an easy task. Thanks for your support! : )

[@shaunandrews6313]

Casa de fruita penny!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Who doesn’t like a rolled penny? 😜 Thanks for watching! 😀

[@shaunandrews6313]

@@OnlineJewelryAcademy i grew up going to that place, its pretty awesome for a fruit stand

[@nefergongs5525]

Do you think this rolling mill could roll out a silver dollar? You know flatten it out?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Sure it could. I've used my rolling mill to flatten silver bullion coins. Thanks for your support! : )

[@Flyingfatboyav]

Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge with us. ......I would like to know what gauge is the sheet copper you used in the video ?.........I'm sorry but my English is no very .

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed the video. I generally use 22 gauge sheet metal for my demonstrations. But, you can use any thickness you like. Thanks for your support! : )

[@Flyingfatboyav]

Thanks

[@ritakrill1714]

Am using rolling for the first time! Good video. Thanks! I am wonder if you can tell me what that “brass tool” is. I am crazy about the frosted bubble effect. Thank you, Rita

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Rita, The brass sheet with holes in it makes raised circles. Put a piece of facial tissue between the brass tool and your metal to roll print the frosted background with shiny bubbles effect. Be sure to check out the OJA’s other videos on how to use the rolling mill. Thanks for watching!😀

[@ritakrill1714]

@@OnlineJewelryAcademy Yes, but where can I find that “tool,” template or whatever it is. Is it a custom tool? I can’t believe you actually respond. U R Amazing!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

@@ritakrill1714 you have to make your own tool using a drill or a disc cutter. 😃

[@bumshakalaka1982]

would be so much fun to design and play with these textures

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Minh Nhat I'm glad that the video has inspired you to want to design and create. Thanks for watching! : )

[@BlueTheTherian430]

Awesome x thank you for sharing x

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@shereetroy5062]

Curious Prof Ahr what brand and model rolling mill you're using?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

+sheree troy Hi Sheree, I got my rolling mill secondhand a long time ago. So, I had to go into the studio to see if I could figure out what make and model it is. Unfortunately, it didn't have a manufacturer's mark or a model number displayed on it. The information is probably on the bottom. But the tool is mounted on a base. Sorry I can't provide you with the information that you requested. Thanks for watching! : )

[@flyingcheff]

+OnlineJewelryAcademy Also To Sherie Troy: I just got the Pepe 130 mill, LOVE it! It's not the cheapest but it's definitely not the priciest- and it ROCKS! Hope that helps!