I have been looking to no avail for a substance called "liver of sulfur" used to oxidize portions of silver jewelry. If you know where I can find this, please let me know. PEACE, Jackie Carr

If anyone wants to sell or trade their extra bolo tips and other knick- knacks, please let me know. I have a bolo with no tips.

Who can tell me what the best sites are if your looking for inspiration on handcrafted jewelry? Thanks! Ukkie --------------= Posted using GrabIt =---------------- ------= Binary Usenet downloading made easy =--------- -= Get GrabIt for free from http://www.shemes.com/ =-

Hi folks, My mom recently returned from China with a couple of "jadeite" bracelets she bought as gifts for my daughters. She said that jadeite is somehow better than "plain jade," and reported spending $300 each for bangle bracelet. I can google or surf on eBay and find them for $20-$30. Is...

Hi, I have a question, does anyone know how to repair a silver ring? I was in an accident and the paramedics had cut all my rings off and I would like to know where on the internet I can get the supplies neededto fix them. Thank you, sugar

A student in furniture design I know needs to make about 20 flower shapes (a forget-me-not) about 15mm in diameter. She needs these as a makers mark to be attached to her final year exhibition. She would like the shapes to be slightly three dimensional, and asked me how practical it would be to...

Is ther any way i can avoid my silver jewellery set with zircons and synthetic stones from turning black or tarnishing by mixing any alloy in the silver before i manufacture the piece???????

I've got a 12" long tapered tool made of steel that is marked in ring sizes from A to Z, that my dad used for stretching rings. Any idea what it might be called in the jewelry trade in the UK? It looks as if it might have been made to fit/slot into some holder. It will be either UK or European...

Just bought a pin that states "1/20 G.F." on the back - from reading the posts, I understand the pin is 12K gold-plated. Here's my questions, is there a way to tell the date of the mark? Thanks in advance

I use argentium silver for my wire wrapping and 925 silver for casting. Was perusing the Rio Grande catalog and came across Argentium casting grains. My question - has anyone used Argentium silver for casting? Have you seen a noticeable difference in casting? Is it better or...

I am currently a customer of Rio Grande, but I am wondering if there are other suppliers I can look to or compare RG to. Any and all suggestions or comments would be great. Thanks, -Sparkle-

I have had this cameo in my family for approximately 75 years. It has European origin. Notice the Hebrew lettering. I am asking for information regrading this piece as to its age, origin and approximate value.

Greetings, my name is Jim Revells I am a craftsperson doing both modern metalsmithing & experimental archaeology. I am moving to Wilmington, Vermont to open a gift store & art gallery. So, I need to find artist that are willing to consign some of their goods in my new store "Olaf's Plunder"....

Thanks to Peter Rowe for getting me out of this pickle! A word of caution on the use of vinegar and salt. I had a failed casting (covered with investment) that I thought I might experiment on. I dipped a q-tip in apple cider vinegar and then in salt and proceeded to rub the silver piece. I was...

As to the cleaning of jewlery during processing (removing investment, grease, firescale, etc.), I'm told that one can use: 1) sulfuric acid. 2) sparex (#1 or #2) 3) alum solutions (100g/l warm) 4) vinegar and salt (rubbing with a cotton swab) OK, so it seems the fastest, cheapest and safest way is...

Hello everyone, I'm looking for a supplier of rubber, by the foot (or meter) for necklaces and bracelets, other than PASTERNAK. Like these: http://www.pasternakfindings.com/indexdz.asp?ColumnID=242&dzSex=3&dzgroup=R50&dzmanf=50&sname=Rubber%20Wires Any ideas would help. PS: RIOGRANDE doesn't...

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Does anyone know of a source for small quantities of nitric acid (preferably technical grade, not lab grade)? I'm in Albuquerque. Either a local source or a US-based online/mail-order source would work. Also, does anyone know if Bryant Labs is still around? My link for them is dead, and a search...

Hi there, I am hoping that you can help me, I am looking for contacts that will supply sterling silver or silver urns in preferably the UK for wholesale. Thanks in advance, Declan

Does anyone know where I can get some? TIA