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Catalog recyclers beware! END OF THREAD by
Peter W. Rowe
Hi folks.
This thread started as an only barely on topic message, with only slight
relevance to this group.
It's devolving into a discussion on personal finance and credit card debt.
I've let it go, since the thread started out OK, and normal usenet practice says
a reply to an allowable post is...
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December 3rd 03 09:44 AM
by HoyoD
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Fracture question - newbie by
Cumberpach
When looking into a say, a cabochon-cut amythist and you see wall-like
divisions, is this fault called a fracture ?
Is there a site which shows pics of faults etc ? TIA
Pete
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I need white by
Michael
What material can be used for white?
First choice would be ivory, but I'm not sure that it is available anymore
(isn't selling ivory banned worldwide?) I'd love a substance that looks waxy
in texture, is fairly hard, can be carved/engraved / milled into a flat
block about 1/ inch square. It...
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July 4th 05 06:46 AM
by Carl
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Real Masters? by
[email protected]
If you want to find real masters of their trade, and who probably
wouldn't consider themselves as such, try the Etruscans around 650BC.
There are examples of their gold filigree work in the British Museum,
for example, that nobody appears able to make today. This superb work
was done without the...
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Engraving block by
Todd Rich
Well, in an effort to expand my range of enameling techniques, I'm trying=
=20
to add engraving under the enamel. I'm going to be making a budget block=
=20
to get started. I'll be slicing off 1/3rd of a bowling ball and adding a=
=20
vise. I was going to get a drill press vise and replace the...
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Making a steam dewaxer by
mtnrabbit
Does anybody know how to make a steam Dewaxer ? or have a link to the
instructions.
I have heard that you can make one by using a pressure cooker ?
Thanks...
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High precision scale or balance? by
Jonathan Sachs
I hope this is an appropriate place to ask for advice on selecting a
milligram scale or balance. It is not for jewelry, but I can't think
of any other likely forums except the ones where dabblers in
controlled substances hang out.
My cats receive several medications that must be prepared (not...
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Soldering mini silver or gold barbell beads by
m10b
Hi, Lately I've seen many necklaces made from fine silver chain with
what looks like mini silver or gold barbells inserted between the links
of the chain. I assume from looking at them that they are made by
soldering a headpin, say on some silver wire, inserting the wire
between the small links on...
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August 17th 06 09:17 AM
by m10b
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How to confirm that titanium is genuine... by
BD
Hey, all.
I just bought a watch which purports to be made of titanium. It all
looks legit, it's a Seiko, it has a serial number and a certificate
with it - but this purchase was made via EBay, and I want to be
*sure*...
It certainly is lightweight. But how else can I establish for certain
that...
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Info on Necklace by
Russell
My wife found this necklace with matching earings at a thrift store. She is
intersted in finding out what she can about it.
Here is a photo of the necklace:
http://home.comcast.net/~mr.doe/index.htm
Anyone have an idea of when it may have been produced? Maker etc.???
You can reply directly to...
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Platinum & Titanium by
Wooding
I don't have much experience with platinum, but I have made a few things.
Because of the high temperatures involved, up till now I've managed to
solder components by relying on gravity to hold them in position, but now
I've got a commission that needs something more. I figured that reverse
action...
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Crocheted Wire by
DRAGONSWIRE
I'm just starting a website and am looking for some feedback. I crochet
with wire and incorporate all types of beads from semi-precious stones and
pearls to Swarovski Crystals. The site is still under-construction. I need
to link my thumbnails to detail views and add items to categories that...
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November 5th 03 04:15 AM
by Jenn
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Looking for: Small Metal Casting Foundry In Los Angeles by
Scorsi
Hello to all in this group,
A) I am looking for a small foundry in the Los Angeles area ( I am
based in Silverlake)able to do ultra accurate investment casting of
aluminium from wax
(this is a small pitch gear design).
B) Please give me a good source for me to obtain wax for me to cast
from a...
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February 29th 04 08:24 PM
by Scorsi
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Soldering Jump Rings by
Raane
Well, the gas tanks have finally arrived and the "studio" (read
"previously dining room,") is set up, although still missing any type
of bench grinder or rolling mill (and likely a few other things that I
don't even know, yet, that I will need).
While I was waiting for equipment and tools to...
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March 16th 04 05:28 PM
by KG
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Rare/Unusual Metals by
Mike Crowe
I'm not a jeweller at all, but hope someone on here might be able to help me
out with something.
I'd really quite like a ring made from an unusual metal, but how would I go
about finding a jeweller that does that? And what metals would be possible?
I know a bit about the properties of some of the...
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May 29th 04 02:58 AM
by DT
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Australian Opal by
Must Not
Hi folks,
I have been researching opal because I am going to learn how to cut
opal and make jewelry. It is really difficult to find wholesale
sources.
I live in Australia if anyone had any information or recommendations
of clubs for cutting opal. I know a fair bit about opal but have no
idea ho...
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September 3rd 04 04:11 PM
by Jim
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how to repair "plaited chain" ?? by
brugnospamsia
Dear group,
I can't find anything though Google.
My best friend handed me her plaited bracelet which had an odd kink in it.
In a moment of madness I set to "repair" it but ended up with two halves and
a few spare links.
Can anyone please point me to a diagram somewhere explaining how to plait
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Problems with Rhodium by
Linda Miller
Hi all,
When I just started my work with white gold, I sent my work to Rhodium
plate at professionals. Lately, I have decided to purchase all the
equipment needed to do it by my self.
I have got all the information about plating with bath rhodium, and I
did all the instructions, but the results...
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October 28th 04 04:12 PM
by Hila
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Flux by
Kendall Davies
Does anyone have experience of Auflux, Borax, Bakers Fluid, Easyflo Flux
Powder, and/or Fluxite?
I've used a borax cone and it's worked quite well but I have a feeling that
other fluxes may have advantages of which I am not aware. Any information on
these or others available in the UK will be very...
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I want y'all's opinion by
Frosty
I got an inquiry from a guy in another country who wanted me to make a
silver ring for him. He said he wanted me to copy a gold one (that I
assumed he already had.)
He snail-mailed me a photo cut from a magazine.
I emailed him back and told him that I was sorry but that I didn't
feel right about...
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