In modern conditions, when the market is full of mass-produced goods, handmade products are beginning to be in great demand. Specialized departments and entire stores or salons are beginning to appear in cities where exclusive items made by craftsmen are sold. If you want to give someone an unusual gift, the best option would be metal products made by yourself, although there are many other souvenirs in the style of hand made.
Handmade exclusive
Techniques of performance can be so diverse that the range of products amazes the imagination of even a sophisticated person. Most often, such souvenirs are purchased to decorate the interior or as a gift. You can buy or order the following things:
- photo frames;
- utensils and household items;
- clock;
- items of clothing;
- jewelry.
Products can be made in the following techniques:
- decoupage;
- ceramics;
- art forging and casting;
- fusing;
- batik;
- Crochet;
- beadwork;
- embroidery.
It all depends on the imagination and technical equipment and skills of the authors. Among customers with great financial capabilities, metal art products are especially popular.
Fields of application
Items made in the art of casting and forging are used to decorate elements in various areas of design:
- architecture;
- furniture;
- sculpture;
- cornices;
- balusters of stairs;
- fireplaces, stoves, barbecue facilities;
- jewelry and jewelry.
Decorative metal objects effectively complement any interior, giving it a certain chic and luxurious style.
Types of Jewelry
Want to learn how to make metal products with your own hands? Photos of such objects fascinate with beauty. All things look very elegant, and most importantly - they keep the warmth of the author’s hands. That is why such products are quite expensive. True connoisseurs of style are willing to pay well for exclusive.
You can make various metal products with your own hands. To process this material using the following techniques:
- forging;
- stamping;
- cutting;
- bending;
- diff
- coinage;
- filigree.
The items that can be made by these methods are very diverse. Masters do:
- bracelets;
- earrings;
- rings;
- pendants;
- Belts
- caskets;
- flowers
- decorative vases;
- decorations for the interior;
- graceful plates for fruits or sweets.
Making metal products with your own hands is quite simple. The main thing is to know the stages of the process and have the necessary equipment. The production of complex things will require a lot of time and expensive fixtures, and some souvenirs can be made from practically nothing. It all depends on what you are going to do this for. If you choose the artistic processing of metal as a sphere of professional activity, then you should be patient and realize that some financial investments will be required. To make simple but original gifts to friends, relatives and acquaintances, you only need desire and perseverance.
Manufacturing technology
You will be able to create metal products with your own hands. Photo drawings and stages of the process will help you with this. Performing artwork involves the steps of molding, processing and decoration. The manufacture of things, as has already been said, occurs in various ways.
- By casting is meant casting a mold with a liquid alloy.
- Forging is a plastic processing of material with a hammer, a press, as well as bending, twisting, cutting.
- Bending - a simple view of the previous version, performed by riveting or welding parts of the product.
- Difovka is a method of processing a thin, not more than 2 mm, sheet of metal by hammer blows, thanks to which it acquires the necessary configuration.
- By stamping and cutting, individual elements are prepared, holes are made.
- Filigree is made of twisted or smooth, sometimes flattened copper, silver, rarely gold wire. The curved parts of the patterns are soldered.
- When minting, a relief pattern is obtained using stamps or special tools that are placed between the hammer and the product.
Drawings of metal products can be done manually or in special programs on a computer. Three-dimensional modeling allows you to make not only a regular drawing, but also to build a three-dimensional model of the future product. It makes it possible to see the appearance of a thing, including in the interior, long before its actual appearance. In this case, it is possible to adjust the parameters of the product without material costs for its re-manufacturing.
How to make an aluminum can box
The most elementary thing made of metal can be performed even by a schoolboy. The main thing is that it will take almost nothing except time, hard work, imagination and the desire to create. You can make a beautiful box from an ordinary can of soda.
Materials and equipment
The raw materials for production can be said to be lying under your feet on the street. You will also need the following items:
- sand paper (sandpaper);
- sharp scissors;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- ball pen;
- solid base with a format not exceeding A4 (depending on the size of the box);
- sheet of paper for the scheme.
Sequencing
At the first stage, a layer of paint is removed from the can using sandpaper. It is better to do this with unopened containers, since its walls remain elastic under the influence of the contents. The process will go faster and you will not spoil the metal. If using empty, do everything carefully so as not to crush the jar.
At the next step, from the workpiece you need to get a thin sheet of aluminum the size of a scan of a future box.
For this bank is cut.
Sharp and uneven edges are removed.
The next step is the marking of the ribs and sides of the product.
A thin metal sheet is laid on a solid base.
The box diagram can be drawn directly on a metal sheet.
And you can circle a sketch made in advance on paper.
When the reamer box is ready, proceed directly to the drawing. This is done with a ballpoint pen or sharpened pencil. It should be noted that you will have to circle the patterns several times on both sides. This will give a greater decorative and convex pattern.
Next, the workpiece is collected in the product. It turns out simply and effectively.
You yourself were able to make sure that it is very easy to make sheet metal products. You may well be able to try your hand in this direction. It is possible to make in this way not only caskets, but everything that comes to mind.
How to turn a hobby into a small business
Making such exclusive gifts can also be a lucrative affair. You can sell crafts through announcements or recommendations of friends. If your city has a salon that accepts souvenirs, you can turn them in there. It is quite profitable today to create metal products with your own hands. They can be put up for sale on many specialized sites. These online sites are easy to find. The "Fair of Masters" works well, but you can use other services.
How to sell your crafts online
If you decide to opt for online trading, then take into account that the principle of operation of all stores is the same:
- You register as a craftsman who sells items.
- Fill out the profile.
- Expose your work.
- Agree with the customer.
- He pays for the goods.
- You are delivering.
There you can put ready-made items or take orders. It is very important to choose the right category of product, come up with its description, choose a high-quality image. Be sure to make a signature to the photo and indicate that you are doing metal products with your own hands. Exclusive items are accepted for sale, which can easily be sent by courier or by mail to the customer. Things should not contain very thin or fragile elements that could break during transport. If such parts are available, you must provide for quality packaging so that the product reaches the customer in its original form. After all, every mistake can significantly affect your image. Try to perform all decorative metal products efficiently and on time. Good customer reviews play an important role in this industry. So you turn your favorite activity into a source of income.
Finally
So, as you understand, it is quite easy to do metal products with your own hands. This type of activity will be a great hobby option. Also your friends and relatives will become happy owners of exclusive gifts. In addition, by putting samples for sale, you will create the image of a good master and you can make a profit.