PROJECT: FISH CUFFLINKS
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1: SELECT YOUR METAL AND
TEMPLATE, AND CUT IT OUT When choosing the thickness of your sheet metal, consider the processes that will be applied to it and its final function. As the cufflink design is a flat saw pierced shape, I selected a 1.5mm wide sheet metal which will hold its shape and allow for a strong cufflink. Start by selecting and printing a template for your cufflink shape. I used a simple line art fish. Take care that the thinnest parts aren’t too delicate. I have taken care that the fish tail will not be connected weakly. Cut out the templates and use PVA glue and tape to attach it to the metal surface. Leave the blue plastic in place for as long as possible to protect the Silver surface. Once you are happy with the scale and positioning of the cufflink templates, it’s time to saw pierce the shapes out.
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3: FILE YOUR ROUGH EDGES When the piece is pierced out, it is likely the paper template will fall off, keep it to the side to compare the cufflink face to. Once both pieces are pierced out, use a rough file and then a thinner file to remove the roughness left by the saw blade. At this point, I found needle files were particularly useful. I used a flat needle file and a half round needle file.
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2: SAW YOUR TEMPLATE When saw piercing, carefully choose a saw frame and saw blade. I used a 3/0 blade and an adjustable saw frame similar to 999 3059. To start cutting the sheet metal, make a small notch in the metal by gently sawing at a 45˚ angle then, once the notch can hold the blade, straighten the blade to a 90˚ angle and continue cutting. Remember to apply beeswax/lubricant to the blade when needed. If nervous about tackling a detailed shape, then practise a few straight and curved lines on a piece of scrap metal first.
4: BUFF YOUR SILVER Make up or buy a pre-made buffing stick, then work through the grades until the Silver component is scratch free. It is best to change direction when going up the wet and dry grade, as the change in direction makes it easier to see scratches that need removing. The protective blue plastic sheet is still stuck onto the Silver to protect the face of the cufflink as much as possible.
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