table-top exhibits was similar. However, for the Wine Bottle Holder, he applied a clear coat of lacquer to keep the copper wire from tarnishing, and used soldering on certain parts, which he learned from watching videos. In the future, Thompson would like to work with steel and purchase a gas tungsten arc welding machine. Circuit Boards Encourage Jeweler’s Creations Amanda Preske, the force behind Circuit Breaker Labs (circuitbreakerlabs. etsy.com), Rochester, N.Y., travels the country attending Maker Faires. She holds a PhD in chemistry, loves science, and specializes in handmaking recycled circuit board jewelry (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, cuff links) and accessories (keychains, magnets) — Fig. 8. Pieces are finished with a durable epoxy resin, which produces a magnification effect. Inspired by color, her creations can be red, green, yellow, purple, and blue. “It’s neat to hunt those down,” Preske said about finding vibrant scrap circuit boards. “I don’t break apart anything new.” She solders sterling silver pieces, including jump rings on necklaces, and learned that process by taking a class and reading books on the subject. “It’s difficult to solder well,” Preske pointed out, especially when working with 22-gauge silver, because it easily melts if she’s not careful. She also has a computer-controlled routing machine to cut fancy shapes, including star, bulb, and finial designs, for her circuit board ornaments. “I need to be busy and productive,” Preske said. Along with transforming things, she feels making is important and thinks this movement is vital for children. “It allows them to be creative and use problem-solving skills,” she added. y 21–22, 2017 Hilton® Houston No Houston orth Houston, TX A WITH LAS SERS Remanufacturing of large engin e parts 36 WELDING JOURNAL / DECEMBER 2016 WJ Fig. 8 — Amanda Preske holds one of her newer creations, a mondo necklace with its charm made from a yellow circuit board, that can be worn as a statement piece. She has been making jewelry since childhood. KRISTIN CAMPBELL (kcampbell@aws.org) is features editor of the Welding Journal. February orth | Houston TX USA ADVANCING G ADDITIVE © DM3D Technology, LLC Presented by: www.lia.org/lam For info, go to aws.org/adindex
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