How to Make a Snail from a Fork

[@tracienichols6739]

Wonderful precise work. Love the snap when the marble fits. 😮

[@JustJani]

Thank you!

[@hughtempleton8640]

Thank you for sharing your amazing talent 👏

[@JustJani]

Thank you so much!

[@richardvaldez6616]

I like how you made your snails. I saw some online that will work great for your snail work. 🐌 just want to pay it forward. "locking sheet metal pliers."

[@JustJani]

Thank you! I’ll look into the pliers!

[@MrDoeboy356]

I love making these.

[@JustJani]

Me too! I love the colors!

[@MrDoeboy356]

@@JustJani the bigger marbles are called Aggies.

[@JustJani]

@@MrDoeboy356 Yes! I could not remember what they were called! I guess I should have looked it up.🤔

[@amacc1]

maybe a steel ball to be able to press it rounder and not risk the glass? love your videos!

[@JustJani]

Good idea!

[@karmac2023]

So cute!

[@JustJani]

Thank you!

[@jamesbaker7062]

Really cool stuff along with great originality. 👍

[@JustJani]

Thank you!

[@jamesbaker7062]

Been looking at jewelry made from silverware for several days now. The snail is really original.
Originality has no book or video to learn how to be original
With what you create. I have government patents issued to me.
My best tool I have is
" what if". What if I try this 🤔
What if I try that. That is where originality comes from.
Keep up the good work with your ideas. James Baker 😊

[@JustJani]

Thank you. Many flatware jewelry makers make snails, there just aren’t many ‘how to’ videos. I think I’ll do a cockroach next. They’re fun and not too many people have done a tutorial on them.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

@@jamesbaker7062 thats up my street

[@freedomacreshomestead3723]

Amazing

[@JustJani]

Thank you so much!

[@dirkdiggler2430]

What kind of metal are those forks made out of? I tried bending one but it broke.

[@JustJani]

Hey,
These are silver plated antiques. Some of them do break even if you do everything right. If you haven't already, try annealing and then bending.

[@loekberghmans5225]

Hi, what ring bender do you use, what brand is it?

[@JustJani]

Hi Loek,
I have a Bender Press from Flatwearable Artisan Jewelry. This is a kit and you have to buy an arbor press separately. Here are the links:
Bender Press: www.flatwearable.net/home/flatwearable-bender-3d/
Arbor Press: www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-arbor-press-3552.html

[@Keith-rk4td]

Are these forks sterling or plate?Or maybe stainless?

[@williamdick1615]

Where do you get a press like that?

[@JustJani]

Hi there,
There are two parts to it. There is a Bender Press Kit and an Arbor press. The Bender Press kit is from Flatwearable Artisan Jewelry. You can get both new and used.
flatwearable.com/product/flatwearable-bender-press-classic-v2a/
The Arbor press is from Harbor Freight.
www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-arbor-press-59766.html

[@timdonnelly2699]

Hi just wondering where you buy the crystal rivets and the pliers press?

[@JustJani]

Hi Tim,
So sorry. Those should have been listed in the description box. Here are the links:
4mm Crystal Rivets: chairandchisel.com/product/4mm-round-crystal-rivets/
6mm Crystal Rivets: chairandchisel.com/product/6mm-round-crystal-rivets/
Crystal Rivets and Pliers: www.flatwearable.net/home/rivets-eyelets-snaps/

[@usmcdog2003]

Where do you get that size marble?

[@JustJani]

Hi,
I used ones I already had laying around. You can get them online. Here is a Walmart link: Mega Marbles SET OF 24 ASSORTED BULK - 1" SHOOTER MARBLES

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