I asked about this a while back and nothing seemed to pan out. I am looking for some one who can make a Makers Mark metal stamp for my studios. Anyone out there have a source? Thanks, Jerry

Hi everybody I want to mass finish stainless steel collars in a rotary tumbler. I need some suggestions about what media to use -- i want to achieve a mirror finish. also any suggestions on where in Canada to find such media. I know about Rio Grande etc, in the states. but would prefer not to...

So I sprung for a _cheap_ threading plate and taps: http://h00050207be9f.ne.client2.attbi.com/metal/TinyThreads.jpg The upper holes are clearly for cutting. The lower holes are threaded but it's not clear to me what I'm supposed to do with them. Embossing? Finishing? Checking? The taps seem to...

Greetings, Does anyone know of a commercial source for ready-to-use niello? I'd take a shot at making my own but, considering the aroma it's apt to generate, I'm not sure it would be a neighborly thing to do in a suburban setting. Also, does the old rec.crafts.jewelry faq still exist...

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This is something I've always wanted to do, and now I'm going to get serious. Money's no object...... I need tips on tools, (presumably) a forge (?) .... I want to cast rings/bracelets books, EVERYTHING! I'm going to practice on cheap materials, but eventually,

Jim I haven't seen liquid acrylic resin in craft stores for about 20 years here. A good substitute can be found in dept stores which have an automotive section. It is used in conjunction with fiberglass for patching auto bodies. "Bondo polyester fiberglass resin w/hardner" is one. "Permatex" is...

Having exhausted Peter, myself and rec.crafts.metalworking, trying to solve the problem of casting a simple cup, I am ready to move on to something seemingly straightforward. A picture of my problem cup is at http://schmidling.netfirms.com/cup.jpg As always, I am open to suggestions as we...

Hi, regarding the ongoign saga of trying to get my torch working, it was suggested that I try O2 in the torch instead of compressed air. Given I don't have an oxygen setup (bottles and reg) and the recurring bottle ental is a bit pricey, I was curious about making my own O2 by an electrolysis...

i'd like to join your ng. i'll be lurking for awhile take care, spike -- There is a cool site at http://www.bancroftrocks.com

Hi, I have managed to by a smith little torch, and am trying to run it on LPG and Compressed air (one of the local jewellers reckons it can be done.) He claims that with LPG at 2.8kPa, and compressed air at 20 PSI (or mouth blown) I should be able to get a small tight cone on a #5 tip. What I am...

I'd like to know how these designs are put on the Silver! The Sun and the jungle type prints. I confess, I want some of these. I've figured out (all by myself!) how to make plain ones, but patterns would be so...

Anyone know where I can purchase large hollow sterling silver beads = without holes?

Hi all ....... does anyone know where I can get beavertail bails to use on earrings? To be more specific, beavertail bails are flat, shaped somewhat like a beavertail and have a small hole at the end so that an earwire can be placed in it. They are glued onto the back of a cab, and come in...

Hi, I'm in the market for a pearl Necklace for my wife. Just out of curiosity I checked ebay. I'm suprised to find exactly what I want: AAA,8mm-8.5mm Akoya 18" single strand, white - cream color for prices I have a hard time believeing. They are being sold from China. So I assume they are Chinese...

There's a number of these crystal structures that form in nature. Wonder how many of you know that! Each of those molecules that form colour and sparkle have structure and shape. Not many chemists here then aye. And do you know about 'how and why' certain visible frequencies of colour are...

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Probably not up to the standards of the masters, but I have now completed (more or less) a knife, fork and rest. Actually, I made 6 of the rests a few weeks ago and included one in the picture. The picture includes an inset showing the rough casting of the next fork. The advantages of lost wax...

hello http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/09/28/paris.theft.ap/index.html there's a news story about 2 big diamonds being lifted at a paris trade show. you can read the article above, or copy and paste it in your browser. anyways, the reason i brought it up is.....supposed i stole the 2...

has anybody plated rhodium over silver? I am interested in finding out how the outcome is. Thank you for any feedbacks!