Creating rivets - Moving parts

Jewelry Discussion
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Hi there! Have you found a good source for mini washers? I haven’t had luck finding anything without getting them custom made.'
Thanks!

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I would assume that you would have to by sheet or rod or tubing and cut them.

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Maybe I haven’t zeroed in on this, but try the Lamp Stores. They have the most wonderful pieces, which can be pressed or forged into all sorts of wonderful shapes and ideas.

Bye

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Flux925,

Are you wanting sterling silver washers? You may have to make those. I’d recommend using a Euro Power Punch (or equivalent; EPP is the brand of the one I have). The EPP has various size punches up to 1/4" – it cuts a disk and leaves a tiny divet in the center to help you either punch or drill a hole.

I think the point of the EPP is the hole it leaves, not the disk, but I keep the disks and have found them useful.

If you want other metals, there are several sources:

Reactive Metals

Micro Fasteners

Volcano Arts

All of those carry micro nuts, bolts, and washers.

Tricia

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Another solution is to slice off a thin bit of clear plastic surgical tubing, which is cheap and comes in different diameters/wall thicknesses.

HTH,
-M

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Thanks will look into that

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Good idea!

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Thanks Trish, I did order from Micro Fasteners :slight_smile: