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[ADVERT] Introducing AAICA LLC by
[email protected]
To all silversmiths and whitesmiths:
I am proudly announcing the debut of my company, AAICA LLC!
At the present time, AAICA's main product involves working with TUFA
as casting aid for casting silver, pewter, and low temperature alloys.
What is TUFA?
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Getting To Know Your Wire Before Making Jewelry Part II by
[email protected]
Practicing is the key to becoming familiar with different types of
wire. The more you use them and try different types, the more you
will learn the qualities of each type. This will Also allow you to
gain knowledge of which type works best for different projects.
The first type of wire is...
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Getting To Know Your Wire Before Making Jewelry Part I by
[email protected]
Beginning to work with wire to make jewelry designs requires practice
and patience. The most affordable wire to practice with is 18- gauge
copper wire. This type of wire is easy to find at hardware stores and
often can be found at craft stores too. Once you have practiced
enough to feel...
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Newbie: Old cut and New cut by
ABC
I know almost nothing about jewel cutting. I do watches for a hobby.
Some antique watches have precious stones for decoration but the most,
I was told, is 'old cut"--they are not bright and as reflective as
the ones I see in shops now.
My question is when did they begin to have the 'new cut"?...
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Help with Buffing. by
ABC[_2_]
I hope I have come to the right NG. I just want to learn to buff small
metal articles like stainless steel watch bands, spoons, and them may
be gold bracelets etc. I bought a 1/6 hp motor with flex shaft, white
and green rouge, and some small buffing wheels (1'' diameter). These
were bought from...
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Sterling Silver Wire - Where to Buy? by
Abedbo
Could anyone tell me where to by Sterling Silver Wire at a reasonable =
price=20
in US or Canada, besides Ebay? Preferrably Canada. Mostly 24, 22, 20 and =
18=20
Gauge needed.
Thanks in advance,
Abedbo=20
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Faceting Laps. by
[email protected]
Hello,
Does anyone know of a shop/website in the UK that sells faceting
/polishing laps, dop wax etc?
I can only find ones in the USA at the moment and im not keen on paying
the import tax on top!
cheers Alastair
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Gem faceting courses uk by
[email protected]
Hello,
Does anyone know of any gemstone faceting courses in the UK, as I am
keen to try out this hobbey and books can only take you so far.
Thanks
Alasdair
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Composite stones on a refractometer. by
[email protected]
I wonder if anyone out there can help me.
I have a ring with what looks like a good coloured blue sapphire claw
set surrounded by three poor quality diamonds on each shoulder. It is
probably edwardian in age. From looking at the sapphire I am sure
there is something not right about it. On the...
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[ADVERT] Must sell!! by
Abrasha
Bob D wrote:
Jewelry store in San Francisco closing it's doors after 27 years. Very fine
jewelry display cases and other store fixtures available. many to choose
from. Photos avail. on request maybe a link posted soon. Must sell ASAP
Reply to for more info
Since...
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Happy Everything! by
Abrasha
http://www.abrasha.com/misc/happyeverything.htm
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Abrasha
http://www.abrasha.com
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January 2nd 07 07:49 PM
by WillE1
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Jewelry of a differnt scale by
Abrasha
Hey folks,
Check this out: http://www.zoho.nl/ and
http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/artmachine.htm (third one down, but
don't miss the second one down)
It's well worth it, trust me!
--
Abrasha
http://www.abrasha.com
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DeWalt tool saftey by
Abrasha
This instruction video is an absolute must for anyone using large DeWalt
power drills, or any other power drill for that matter.
If you don't, this may happen to you!
http://www.abrasha.com/misc/dewalt_tool_safety.htm
--
Abrasha
http://www.abrasha.com
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Bracelet inspired by a thrust bearing by
Abrasha
I uploaded another project to my project pages. This time I show the
making of a bracelet from scratch.
The idea for the bracelet was based a common thrust bearing.
Take a look: http://www.abrasha.com/process/pbb/pbb-00.htm
Abrasha
http://www.abrasha.com
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Jewelry shop for sale by
Abrasha
My old friend Bogdan Kobylarz is selling his jewelry shop in San Mateo
(south of San Francisco). 80% of his business is to the trade, the rest
is retail. The shop has been in business for 24 years.
About 6 years ago, he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, has set up a separate
business there, and has...
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How to pronounce Peridot. by
Abrasha
wrote:
Wants to know how to pronounce Periodot
It's not Periodot, its Peridot. There are two ways to pronounce it.
Go to http://www.m-w.com/ and type the word into the dictionary.
Main Entry: per=B7i=B7dot =
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Comments by Kate Hudson on jewelry making. by
Abrasha
Heather wrote:
First let me begin by saying that I would like to begin making
jewelry. I have found that I can't seem to locate a source of
supplies cheap enough to make this feasible. I am just an
individual, so wholesales aren't going to give me the time of
day. Then lo and behold I...
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A new American citizen by
Abrasha
Yesterday I became an American citizen.
http://gallery.me.com/abrasha#100346
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Abrasha
http://www.abrasha.com
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