[Jewelry making - Article 00489] - Re: [Orchid] Milling your own or buying stock

[steve]

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    I do resize stock occasionally, but my favorite thing to do with my
    rolling mill is to texture material. I tape down "material", either
    silver or gold, onto an old single cut file and give it a go through
    the mill a few times. (and yes, the rollers are "protected" by metal
    blanks on either side of this assemblage.) 

    I particularly like the diagonal line texture this process gives,
    expecially when the metal is to have a patina applied. The recesses
    help hold the patina and protect it from wearing off.

steve
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