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"Gold Rush lives on" by
[email protected]
Gold Rush lives on
The Gold Rush ended more than 150 years ago, and all the '49ers are
resting in peace.
at http://www.washtimes.com/culture/20051031-101536-2542r.htm
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Repair/replace brooch closure by
Betty Vereen Hill
I have a vintage rhinestone brooch (circa 1940) that I can no longer
wear, as the c-shaped closure mechanism which should lock around the pin
has become very loose. The last time I wore the brooch, I suddenly
realized it was literally hanging onto my clothing, as the closure had
moved enough...
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October 31st 05 03:23 PM
by Carl
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Looking for inspiration by
[email protected]
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a website where there are
pictures of jewelers work on display. I'm intersted more in 'backyard'
jewelers or small shops where I can see what individual people are
doing, where I can see interesting peices that will give me inspiration
for techniques to use...
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cerita red casting wax and floating scum by
Paul Wilson
I melted some cerita red casting wax slowly to the proper temperature and
found a light brown scum full of bubbles floating on the top. I tried to
mix it in, but it rose to the top again, so I skimmed it off. The remaining
wax is free of bubbles and dark red. I like that because my waxes...
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matte-fying white gold by
carlDOTwest
The repair is done. A white gold 'cameo' (bas-relief portrait) has a
stud soldered onto the back and that is riveted through a 14k yellow
gold cuff bracelet. The customer would like the white gold to be more
matte than it is.
Suggestions?
--
Carl West ...
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October 29th 05 05:16 PM
by ne333ro
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October 29th 05 02:52 AM
by Abrasha
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soldering snake chain by
slawdog
I am having a problem with the molten solder "wicking" up the links of snake
chain when I try solder clasps and other end fittings to the chain. This
happens with both gold and silver chain. I use paste solder in my work. Can
you help? Also, a great thank you to Peter Rowe for moderating this...
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October 28th 05 04:49 PM
by Carl
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Testing and Hallmarking services in the USA by
Paul Wilson
I've read about the various laws governing hallmarks, responsibility marks,
fineness marks, etc. in Europe and Canada. I also assume its not a legal
requirement in the USA. That being said, does anyone know of someplace in
the USA where one might send gold and silver pieces for fineness testing...
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photographing diamonds so they don't look dull? by
[email protected]
I'm trying to take some pictures of diamonds, and am having problems
with the pictures looking very dull. I'm seeing the same problem with
most of the diamond pictures on teh web: they lack sparkle.
Does anyone have any tips to take good pictures of diamonds?
I found this thread, which was very...
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Pewter Sheet by
Greg Krynen
Hi again,
I have some lead free pewter that I wish to form into sheet (thinner guage
like about 14). Are there any suggestions on how I could accomplish this
with a roller?
Greg Krynen
www.krynen.com
www.PurpleDragonGifts.com - Mythos and Beyond
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Please help me find humour latex/rubber earrings? by
frogfog
Halo all. I have been looking, on the 'net mostly, for the last 8 years,
for jewelry made from rubber or latex. I really do not think it is fimo,
because it is pliable.
At this point in time, I have one earring of each pair of: 1) a santa claus
(dressed in customary santa claus clothing)...
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TIDBITS 10/23/05 by
Benjamin Mark
If any of you want Tidbits emailed directly, let me know and
I'll take care of it. Tidbits may be reprinted without charge --
with attribution. Additionally, if you know of anyone who you think
would enjoy Tidbits, please make them aware of us. URL
(http://www.tyler-adam.com). We encourage you...
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whats the best way to get from paper to wax mold? by
Peter W.. Rowe,
On , in ¸õ "bob" wrote:
I have a couple of "logos" that I have designed and printed. I need to
have a wax pattern or rubber mold made from these designs so I can make
some pendants, keychains and stuff from them. Where can I go to get
something like this done? Ive...
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Shor Roller Marking Machine by
Paul Wilson
I wish to put some nice professional marks on my gold and silver jewelry
(something like what you'll see on an Elsa Peretti or Boucheron ring) --
clean letters nicely spaced, small and readable and cleanly struck. I've
worked with an arbor press and the letters don't come out even all the...
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How to make a sculpture out of coins...? by
[email protected]
I'm busy making a sculpture out of coins and after posting on
rec.crafts.metalworking and alt.sculpture they gave me the idea to use
silver solder. I have 6 months experience as a jewler so i'm not a
complete newbie but i am abit rusty....below is a description i posted
on both forums. Now i'm...
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Drawplates by
Paul Wilson
Is there any advantage in buying an expensive tungsten carbide drawplate?
The price differential is large, but I'm inclined to buy one over an
"economy" model as I'm thinking the wire will come out smoother.
Then again gold is soft relative to other metals...?
Just wondering.
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Gold refining in a nutshell. by
bigmoe
This process involves a two-step acid dissolution using nitric acid and
aqua regia followed by reconstitution of gold.
1. Get all your gold together and figure out how much pure gold you
have by weight. This may require melting a bar and having it assayed,
but if you are pretty good at testing...
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October 17th 05 04:12 PM
by Don T
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refine peach sap by
servozoom
I have an orchard and have been harvesting peach sap from the base of
old trees. Some chunks are perfect "drops", others are contaminated
with other organic material.
I've tried to refine this "amber" by boiling in water, but it will not
disolve the sap, I've also tried alcohol, with even less...
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October 17th 05 05:21 AM
by ne333ro
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TIDBITS 10/16/05 by
Benjamin Mark
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