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TIDBITS 02/15/04 by Benjamin Mark
If any of you want Tidbits emailed directly, let me know and I'll take care of it. Additionally, if you have friends who you think would enjoy Tidbits, please make them aware of us...and help me increase my circulation. URL...
February 16th 04 04:42 AM
by Benjamin Mark Go to last post
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Should I buy this for my shop? by Des Bromilow
G'Day, I'm still very much starting out in this hobby (no offense to you craftsmen who do jewellery for a living, but for me It'll always only be a sideline hobby) Anyway - to get to the point. I'm trying to setup my shop based on the tools i already own, plus what ever extras I need as each...
February 16th 04 01:44 AM
by Des Bromilow Go to last post
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[FAQ] Posting and Advertising Guidelines for rec.crafts.jewelry by [email protected]
For those new to this group, or wishing to advertise, herein is the info you need to understand what's going on with this moderated newsgroup, and what's allowed as to advertising. Although I've titled this post "FAQ", I've not actually written it in the traditional FAQ format. I do hope no one's...
February 15th 04 11:05 PM
by Christopher Allworth Go to last post
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Anyone else just get spammed by JDS? by Carl West
I just got spam from some company calling itself "Jewelry Designers' Studio" Anyone else? -- If you try to 'reply' to me without fixing the dot, your reply will go into a 'special' mailbox reserved for spam. See below.
February 15th 04 11:05 PM
by Leo Go to last post
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Gold Bracelet from Peru by SB
I was given a gold bracelet from Peru. Bought in a reputable jewelry store and supposedly at the "high end" for gold content. It is marked J19K. Is it 19 Karat? or is that just some miscellaneous meaningless stamp? thanks, --SB
February 15th 04 08:54 PM
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Why jewelers encourage white gold than platinum? by Michael
Dear All, I am wondering why the jewelers that I have been to at least 4, are recommending with engagement rings that white gold is better than platinum. It is very clear that plantinum is the superior metal on the websites and newsgroups ( durable, last longer, no need for replating). But...
February 14th 04 07:42 PM
by Stef Go to last post
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Tarnishing Sterling Silver by Charlie
I've designed a sterling silver bracelet made from twisted wire and would like to tarnish it so that it goes black in the cracks of the twists, similar to the look found on bali silver beads. I've read that the thing to use is "liver of sulphur". Now, I can't find this for sale in the UK,...
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February 14th 04 04:23 AM
by Peter W. Rowe Go to last post
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Flex-shaft tool advice, too! by Raane
First, thank you to Peter and everyone who gave their thoughts about soldering equipment. I think that I will take the advice of having a "Y" connector and both full size and a little torch handpieces. Still haven't decided on gas, yet, although I am leaning toward acetylene and oxygen. Being...
February 12th 04 05:28 PM
by Peter W. Rowe Go to last post
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White gold plating by NE333RO
I seem to remember reading an article in the past that had to do with white gold electroplating using a computerized set up that closely monitered ph, voltage, etc., and took two metals out of the same solution (I think it was gold and palladium). Am I misremembering this? Is there a way to...
February 11th 04 07:26 AM
by Peter W. Rowe Go to last post
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Diamond Pricing Mystery by t0rk--
Diamond Pricing Mystery I have a pretty good understanding of the 4 C's and I understand the control De Beers has on the diamond market. Pricing of diamonds is still a mystery to me. I cannot seem to find any "rule of thumb pricing" for caret weights with varying Clarity, Color and Cut...
February 11th 04 07:21 AM
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(Urgent) Pregnant womans and jewlery by Charles Bronson
Hi! I need to know the dangers for pregnant womans that craft with jewlery. My wife is pregnant in a month and a half. She is begining to learn and I wish to have some advice on this safety matters. Are there some chemicals that are used(question) How dangerous that chemicals are for the child in...
February 11th 04 07:21 AM
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Foundry/Casting courses in UK by Dan
I'm enquiring about foundry/casting courses in the UK on behalf of my father. He want to cast gold/silver rings. I've seen book recommendations but he thinks it would be best to either learn from a course or from someone willing to show him. If there are no courses avaiable then what is...
February 10th 04 04:48 PM
by Alan Go to last post
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TIDBITS 02/08/04 by Benjamin Mark
If any of you want Tidbits emailed directly, let me know and I'll take care of it. Additionally, if you have friends who you think would enjoy Tidbits, please make them aware of us...and help me increase my circulation. URL...
February 9th 04 02:59 AM
by Benjamin Mark Go to last post
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Looking for a source by Wes Chormicle
Hello, I'm looking for a source for belt buckles. I need buckles that I can insert a silver dollar into. Looking for about 25 or so. Does anybody know where I can get them? Thanks!
February 8th 04 11:49 PM
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long diamond twist drills by Jerry
Hi all, (1) Does anyone here know of a manufacturer that makes diamond coated twist drills that are under 1mm in diameter and capable of drilling up to one and a half inches in depth? Stone to be drilled includes Aventurine, Japer, various Agates and a few that are higher on the MOHS scale but...
February 8th 04 08:38 PM
by Heinrich Butschal Go to last post
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Craft Survey - free Prize Draw by Rachel
Hello everyone I am looking for volunteers to complete an online questionaire. I am in the process of setting up a new craft business with my sister Emma. As a thank you we are going to run a prize draw. Everyone who submits a questionaire will get entered (only if they want to). The Draw will...
February 7th 04 04:10 AM
by Rachel Go to last post
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care for gold advice by m4816k
I got a 10 gram oval gold bar/pendant (it's got an 18K hoop for wearing as a pendant) from 999.9 fine gold. I was wondering is someone could advise me on what would be the best way to clean it, without demaging the surface? It's got some flower motif on a highly polished surface, so I don't know...
February 7th 04 04:10 AM
by Don T Go to last post
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wide rings, and sizing - help by Des Bromilow
G'Day, I recall a discussion concerning the sizing of wider rings, and I cannot locate the reference. Basically I have a 4mm ring with an ID of 20.5mm. the owner wants me to make a ring to suit the same finger, but at 8mm wide. I know that a comfort fit is typically specified for rings of this...
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February 6th 04 04:06 AM
by -SP- Go to last post
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Arts/Crafts Network Software Testers by CraigJ
Hello my name is Craig, I am a Craft Software programmer and I have recently developed a Craft Internet Networking program for download. It's a software application that allows Crafters and Hobbiest from over 80 different groups to advertise their work through jpeg image files and through text...
February 5th 04 03:33 AM
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Australian online jewellery suppliers? by ozther
hello, just wondering if any Australians out there know of any online jewellery supply stores for the hobbist...... maybe others might know of some in other countries that ship internationally? cheers for any help :) simon.
February 4th 04 03:16 AM
by Chris Go to last post
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