If at first you don't succeed, try about 12 more times. I finally got the mold to fill and a usable casting by feeding metal from opposite sides of the lip. My last attempt was to invert the mold and fill at the lip. It came very close to working except at the side opposite the fill point. It...

I, like many of you I'm sure, have experimented with casting all kids of stuff: insects, plants, small fish and lizards, etc. , but I don't have much experience in plastics. I assume that there are types of plastics that are not at all suited for this, ie: leftover soot, cinders or ashes,...

Dear Artist, We would like to invite you to be a part of the Charity Gallery, an online art gallery that raises money for local charities while supporting and promoting artists. How many times have you donated work for an art benefit or auction? Most artists do. What makes our organization...

I heard that a gem hematite can be magnetized using a "complex heating procedure", and as such used for clasping, for example. But, from another source I heard that hematite cannot be magnetized, but that his simulated version, called hematine, can indeed be magnetized. Which of these statements is...

I have never done this type of ring, so am not sure of a couple steps. My main questions relate to g Do I use gold or silver solder in specific steps g What hardness of the solder in specific steps g Placement of solder

Does anyone know of a supplier of silver settings for faceted stones?

Stewart's International School for Jewelers, because of student demand, has opened another class for October. Class 1 will be offered from October 1 through October 5, 2007. Reservations are being taken immediately and the class is partially filled. For more information: ...

Bit of a business question... In an environment where a Jeweler employs a few people, lets say 5 or 10, and these people are assembling various pieces, how does "the boss" keep control of stock? Obviously these are precious metals, and there will no doubt be issues of keeping track of stock. Are...

I want to try the alcohol lamp and blow pipe for soldering gold and/or silver. Can someone please point me to a picture/description of the equipment and technique? The hits I got with Google didn't help. -- Carl West

The best way to consider the two stones is that they are fraternal twins. That is, they are both members of the Feldspar group. Moonstone has a luminescence to it. Labradorite has more of a flash of color when it is rotated in a light source. Judy Shaw

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We are currently looking for a European based sales rep for our Los Angeles based jewelry line. We sell mainly within the U.S. but have clients in Mexico, Japan and Europe. We are looking for a qualifed professional to help launch us further into the European markets. Please contact Pepper at...

I am considering a career change. While searching on the web I came across this site http://www.lizclaiborne.com/lizinc/careers/details.asp?section=design&Contact=22&ID=262 It's a jewelry designer position for Liz Claiborne. If I went through design school, would it be terribly difficult to...

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im looking to maybe buy some jewelry from a UK jeweler online, that sells nice sterling silver gemstone rings. anyone know of any good, trusted ones? thanks in advance!

Any clues what the white metal is that is used in the articulated watchbands? I wonder sometimes about melting and casting it to make replacement links. Or other stuff for that matter. If you try to 'reply' to me without fixing the dot, your reply will go into a 'special' mailbox reserved for...

I have some matching turquoise stones that I would like to use together. I'm looking for inlayable silver castings of dragon flies, butterflies, bees, birds, or anything else where the stones could be used in pairs. The stones average about 1/2" to 3/4" wide and 1 1/2" to 2" long but could be cut...

Hi everyone, I was looking for some recommended catalogues for good quality findings. Specifically, I was looking for simple, good-quality earring hooks and necklace clasps. I know there are a number listed in the FAQ, but I was wondering if people had any favourites. Again, I'm looking for...

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