This die measures 3" X 3" and features components for making earrings and pendants with the Egyptian Goddess Isis in a kneeling position with a surrounding border. Optional hanging loops are included.
This Rolling Mill Component Die is a mild tool steel die that can be used in a rolling mill that can accommodate 3" wide by 1/8” thick material plus your metal and craft foam.
The earrings are 1" round excluding the hanging loops.
The pendant is 1-1/8" round excluding the hanging loops.
Isis, also known by her Egyptian name of Aset or Eset, was one of the most important goddesses of ancient Egypt. Her name is the Greek form of an ancient Egyptian word for “throne.” She was initially an obscure goddess, but she grew in importance until she became one of the most important deities of ancient Egypt.
Isis is often depicted with wings and either a throne or a solar orb surrounded by cow’s horns on her head. The throne represents her royal status, the orb and horns are symbolic of both abundance and the cosmos in Egyptian art.
Her wings symbolize either female falcons or kites, which are birds of prey that have cries reminiscent of the cries of distraught women. Her wings represent both power and mourning because the myth says she fanned her wings to give life and breath back to her dead husband, Osiris. Her wings also symbolize safety because they are depicted as outspread, which is a protective gesture in Egyptian art.
These Rolling Mill Component Dies are for rolling mill use only. We tested them with a hydraulic press and we were able to get impressions. However, we also found that after the first couple of pressings the plates became dented. This happened because the type of tool steel necessary for use in a rolling mill is softer than the type of steel used in a hydraulic press.
Kneeling Winged Isis Earrings and Pendants Rolling Mill Component Die
Usage
Metal Maven Rolling Mill Component Die Use Guidelines
These Rolling Mill Component Dies are for rolling mill use only. We tested them with a hydraulic press and we were able to get impressions. However, we also found that after the first couple of pressings the plates became dented. This happened because the type of tool steel necessary for use in a rolling mill is softer than the type of steel for using in a hydraulic press.
Your die will arrive lightly oiled with a lubricant called CorrosionX. It can be found at most auto supply stores. We highly recommend you use it or some kind of machine oil to protect your investment, especially if you live in a humid climate. We use it to keep rust from forming on our steel pieces, dies, rolling mill rollers and other tools. It also helps your silver or copper release from the die.
When you first set you rolling mill rollers, take your die and place a piece of dead soft copper on top of it. We have found that 20-gauge and 18-gauge copper works best. Then, place a piece of craft foam on top of your metal. Place them into the opened rollers of your mill and gently close your rollers until they touch the top of your die, metal, and foam sandwich. Try rolling your die at that setting first to see if you get an impression. If you do not get a good impression, adjust your rollers tighter and test again. Rolling too tightly could damage your die or cause your die to form a drastic curve, so be careful to tighten in small increments.
You can find the craft foam on Amazon - search for Darice 2mm Foamie Roll, 36-inch by 60-inch, black.
Return and Refund Policy
Please check the sizes carefully when ordering, as we do not accept returns or exchanges.
Please note that we check the quality of each die carefully before we send them out.
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