Now it is time to punch it out...

Each piece of metal has the need for many holes which is the connector spots. There were a lot of metal confetti after this job - bracelet and four finger rosaries. Enjoy!
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Two for one... projects

While I was creating a bracelet for my friend I simutaneously worked on finger rosaries as well to give to each of the daughters (and wife)... here the metal pieces are cut out and ready for filing and sanding.
Enjoy!!
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Add the pictures!

 

Now the pictures get placed to make sure the framing is perfect. The finger rosary are hearts w pictures of their dad and daughter and of course one w husband and wife. On the back of the rosary a message is hand stamped asking for prayers. The family gift, a bracelet, has the same pictures w a family  picture in the middle. Enjoy!
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Punching and Sanding

Lots of pieces of metal need many small little tiny holes and lots of sanding! The sanding helps with a nice finish in the end... it may be messy but worth it. Enjoy!
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Rosaries too!

I also made each of the family members a finger rosary at the sometime. These pieces will be used for the individual rosaries. These metal pieces will also be riveted together with eyelets.
Enjoy!
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Texture on Top

Now the metal is cut out and matched up. I have oval cut out for the images and heart cut out to connect them. The two pieces of metal will be riveted together. Enjoy!
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Now that the metal is textured with symbols and words it is time to cut the shapes - each frame needs two sets of sheet metal, front and back. Enjoy!
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