PROJECT: FISH CUFFLINKS


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5: REMOVE YOUR PLASTIC Once the edges are finished to a high standard and you are completely happy with the shape of the cufflink face, remove the plastic. Take care at this point to not scratch the face of the metal or damage the piece in any other way. I kept an old polishing cloth on the bench to lay the pieces on to prevent the face from being scratched.


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7: DRAW OUT YOUR PATTERN Using a sharpened pencil, draw out the lines you intend to follow with your preferred mark making tool. At this point you may benefit from working from a picture or measuring the spots to make sure all marks are evenly spaced and the pair match one another.


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6: EXPERIMENT WITH YOUR PATTERNS Take time to experiment with different pattern making techniques on Silver scraps. I used a millgrain wheel and a small circular punch to make these patterns, with a mind to creating eyes and gill-like patterns on the final piece. Experiment until you are happy and that the pattern can be re-created on the cufflink face.


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8: PREPARE TO SOLDER Once happy with the pattern, it is time to prepare to solder. You will need a soldering torch, soldering block, tweezers, Borax/flux and a pickle bath. Apply a generous amount of Borax to the cufflink face and the cufflink back, and position your choice of solder on the back of the cufflink face.


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