CUT COIN JEWELRY MAKING

Cut Coin Jewelry is an art form with a long history. The craft is relatively easy to learn but can take a lifetime to master.

The first step is making cut coin jewelry is to select the coin that you would like to cut. There are many intriguing coins from around the word but for your first attempt you will want to choose something very simple and inexpensive like a common US coin. The next step is to drill several small holes in strategic points around the coin which will allow you to cut away the background. From here you simply insert a very fine tooth saw called a jewelers saw (which can be purchased on the web) and begin to slowly work the saw to cut away and remove the background of the coin. The object is to cut around the main figure leaving the figure suspended within the rim of the coin. For example on the United States penny you would leave the head of Lincoln and remove the blank parts of the coin. As you increase in your ability you will be able to cut around and incorporate smaller details of the coin like the date. Be careful to remember to leave the main figure connected to the rim. Leaving the rim not only makes the piece aesthetically pleasing but also makes the cut coin easier to finish as a necklace, tie tack, money clip, golf ball marker, or whatever your imagination comes up with.     

Once you become skilled and you are proud of your pieces you can then begin to make silver and gold Coin jewelry by simply having a jeweler who specialized in finishing items in Gold and silver work on your coin for you. The detail of the work really becomes apparent when the coins are finished in a 2 tone gold and silver finish.

Remember that cut coin jewelry is an art form and takes time to perfect. If it were easy then everyone would be able to cut coins but it would not be unique and of any value. Keep practicing and giving them as gifts and perhaps at some point other will want to buy your cut coin jewelry. For Click here for examples of Cut Coin Jewelry and Coin Jewelry.