How to Use Impression Dies Without a Hydraulic Press

How to Use Impression Dies Without a Hydraulic Press


While, all of our impression dies are made and recommended for use in a hydraulic press, these videos demonstrate how to use them without a press if you do not have access to one.

How to Use Impression Dies Without a Press Part 1:
https://youtu.be/j2RsEDdgcoM

How to Use Impression Dies Without a Press Part 2:
https://youtu.be/DbmuKuqBPok

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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