Facebook Group - Potter People

Facebook Group - Potter People



If you are interested in joining a lively community of like-minded makers and hydraulic press tool junkies, head over to the Facebook group "Potter People".  There you can be inspired by the work of others, get the insider scoop on PotterUSA happenings, learn from other makers, as well as make friends with shared interests.  And please, please, please, share your creations in the group!  We know it can sometimes be a bit intimidating, but we have a huge and very diverse group of makers at all different skill levels who would love to see what you've been making! 
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A Little Bit Twisted - Cocktail Picks and Stirring Sticks

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Introduction

  • Video - Course Welcome
  • Tool and Supply List
  • PotterUSA Shopping List
  • Printable PotterUSA Tool List
  • Facebook Group - Potter People

The Basics - Making Decorative Elements with Impression Dies

  • Video - Preparing Metal for Impression Dies
  • Video - Pressing Solid into Impression Dies
  • Pressing Solid Vs. Pressing Hollow
  • Video - Sawing, Filing, and Sanding Pressings
  • Helpful Finishing Tools (From the Course Videos)
  • Impression Die Instructions
  • How to Use Impression Dies Without a Hydraulic Press

Cocktail Picks

  • Video - Overview
  • Sample Gallery - Cocktail Picks
  • Video - Choosing Pick Wire
  • To Twist, or Not to Twist...
  • Video - Soldering Cocktail Picks
  • Video - Finishing
  • Cocktail Fork Alternative
  • Forged Skewer Alternative
  • Cocktail Pick Instructions

Stirring Sticks

  • Video - Overview
  • Sample Gallery - Stirring Sticks and Bar Spoons
  • Video - Stirring Stick in Use
  • Annealing - Technical Information
  • Video - Annealing
  • Video - Preparing a Spoon Bowl
  • Silhouette Die Instructions
  • All About Urethane
  • Video - Soldering a Spoon Bowl
  • Video - Different Decorative Twists
  • Video - Riveted Spoon Alternative
  • Riveting Instructions
  • Stirring Stick Instructions

Potter Crew Favorite Drink Cocktail Recipes

  • Adolfo's Favorite - Paloma
  • Annie's Favorite - Gin & Tonic
  • Athena's Favorite - Arnold Palmer OR Mimosa
  • Danielle's Favorite - Espresso Martini
  • Eli's Favorite - Moscow Mule
  • Lynette's Favorite - Mango Lassi OR Mint Lemonade
  • Jacob Zimmerman's Favorite - Whiskey Ginger
  • Kevin's Favorite - Tonic/Soda Water
  • Ian's Favorite - Mint Julep
  • Meryl's Favorite - Rum and Coke
  • Terra's Favorite - Sex on the Beach
  • Tim's Favorite - Mai Tai
  • Vincent's Favorite - The Citrus Knockout

Conclusion

  • Conclusion

Extra Resources

  • Hydraulic Press Glossary