Here is a tutorial on how how to use a hydraulic press from @spiritmountainsilver - “For use with a 6 ton hydraulic press from harbor freight.

1. Cut a sheet of 28 gauge silver slightly larger than the impression.

2. Anneal the sheet of silver

3. Cut a piece of urethane slightly smaller than impression. This will push the silver into the impression

4. Tape the silver sheet to the impression die.

5. Place the urethane on top of the silver. This makes a sandwich with the impression die and the urethane as the two buns and the silver sheet as the meat😁

6. Place under the punch in the hydraulic press and pump the press until the urethane is completely squished. Release the pressure and rotate the impression die and repeat the step until the impression is prominent.” Thank you so much for sending this Leah, it is the first time we have shared anything about hydraulic presses and it is such a cool tool! If anyone has hydraulic press questions or ways they use one please let us know in the comments!! #hydraulicpress #hydraulicpressjewelry #jewelrymakingtools #jewelrymakingtutorial