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scored metal example piece by Charles Lewton-Brain

Tips and tricks for scoring metal

By Charles Lewton-Brain

Scoring metal is incredibly important for custom jewelry construction. It enables you to reduce the number of parts in a catch or a hollow piece, which increases strength and cuts fabrication time. The term “scoring” refers to creating a groove in metal sheet and then bending it up and soldering it from the back to strengthen the seam.