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vacuuming investment by Carl West
I read about using a vacuum arrangement to remove the bubbles from investment, then pouring it into the flask around the model and vacuuming it again. Seems redundant, why not mix it, pour it in and just vacuum it once? Or have I mis-read? -- Carl If you try to 'reply' to me without fixing the...
May 12th 04 02:07 AM
by Leo Go to last post
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Trying to find someone to teach metal engraving by Joe G.
I have an interest in the art of metal hand engraving. I am willing to invest the time, effort and start up costs associtaed with it but prior to doing so I was hoping to find somebody who would be willing to give me some classes (paid of course) on at least the basics. I realize that there are...
July 18th 04 04:48 PM
by Abrasha Go to last post
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Planns for a Lapidary Saw by Jerry Smith
Does anyone have a source for plans for a Ladidary Saw? I own a machine shop, could probably build one in an afternoon. I have seen pictures in books and could probably draw one out, but I thought I would ask if anyone has plans for one. Thanks, Jerry
August 12th 04 05:36 AM
by will e Go to last post
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How to Identify Raw Stone by JW
I have digged up a few very interesting crystal looking stones from my backyard. They are about the size of oranges. They have a white color/ semi transparent surface with some green / grey stripes deep under the surface. Not sure if they are precious stones at all but I figure it would be...
July 22nd 04 02:16 AM
by ted.ffrater Go to last post
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Soldering Stainless by Jack Schmidling
I was under the impression that stainless could not be soldered with silver. I had a problem holding a slide on the back of a medallion so I just squoze it with a 3rd hand tweezers. It really looked stupid with the tweezer hanging on to it so I had to reheat it to remove the tweezer. On the same...
August 28th 04 03:35 AM
by Abrasha Go to last post
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Filigree work by Jeanne Rhodes Moen
I do filigree work...take a look at my documentation of a bit piece I did http://www.jeanniusdesigns.com/evolution Best regards, Jeanne Rhodes Moen http://www.jeanniusdesigns.com PS. Am going to write a book on how to do filigree work.
September 11th 04 04:15 AM
by Rick Cook Go to last post
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Advice on rub-over settings by Bob
I am looking for some advice concerning an engagement ring with a rub-over setting, I hope this is an appropriate forum. As will quickly become apparent I know zip about jewelry, so apologies in advance. Background: 4 years ago I bought an engagement ring for my (now) wife. 3 months ago the...
August 26th 04 04:39 PM
by Bob Go to last post
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high heel shoe pendant by Verniki
I'm trying to locate high heel shoe pendants, charms and/or pins. If anyone knows where I can find this type of jewelry, I would appreciate you sharing that with me. Thanks. Verniki
August 30th 04 04:36 PM
by WMcga66339 Go to last post
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Ring Finished by Jack Schmidling
Today I soldered on the bezel and contoured the top of the ring to fit the bezen and mounted the stone. The stone is an Amazonite (I think) which we found in the garden while tilling. We found one last year and two this Spring. I am itching to go till up the garden. The photo of the competed...
September 4th 04 04:31 AM
by Marilee J. Layman Go to last post
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Solder color - newbie question by Robin
Hi. I just got some extra easy silver solder in wire form and am trying it on some sterling silver jump rings. It flows just fine and I'm happy with the way it works. However when I pickle it, the jump rings turn a nice shiny silver, but the solder stays a grayish color. What am I doing...
July 15th 04 02:30 AM
by William Black Go to last post
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Benrus watch by C Ryman
Hi all, I usually just lurk, but I thought I would ask for some options. I have found a vintage Benrus ladies watch in the parking lot. The crystal is cracked and it is not keeping good time. The back has 1951 (year?) 14K gold (it's very white metal so I'm guessing it's white gold). It has...
July 8th 04 06:55 AM
by ted.ffrater Go to last post
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Looking for Silver or Gold Rings with premade channels for inlay by FatCab
Hello Group, I've got a bunch of small opal stones that I'd like to do inlays with. I tried googling for any suppliers of blank rings with inlay channels but came up empty. Does anyone here know where I might get one? Regards, D
May 14th 04 05:09 AM
by FatCab Go to last post
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anyone with interest in making jewellery by Michael Kinder
I am wrapping pieces in silver wire - any ideas ???
May 14th 04 02:15 AM
by C Ryman Go to last post
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Working on Designer Jewelry by Jewelerman
Hello, I just got a trade account that carries David Yurman and John Hardy jewelry. Do any of the bench jewelers out there have any experience with working on these types of jewelry? Are there any tricks to make things easier or something I need to be especially careful of or watch out for when...
May 15th 04 09:03 PM
by ted.frater Go to last post
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Faceting Supplier by Jerry Smith
Hi, Does somebody have a good source for grits and things needed for faceting? I am tried of paying high prices and having to buy more than I need. Thanks, Jerry
May 21st 04 05:23 AM
by Jack Schmidling Go to last post
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Ring size? by Coconut
Hi, I have an old wedding band that has an inside measurement of 17mm. What U.S. ring size does this convert to? Many thanks for any info, Chris
May 29th 04 04:00 PM
by Jack Schmidling Go to last post
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sapphire repair by wally
Hi all: I have a blue star sapphire set in a 14k white gold ring, its around 20 years old and the gem has some abrasions (excuse my description as i'm not a gemologist), looks as though it may have been scratched by rough metal or concrete. Is there a way to repair the stone by polishing, i asked...
June 5th 04 07:41 PM
by Abrasha Go to last post
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need help finding a specific type of hoop for my girlfriend by Geoff Moller
need help finding a specific type of hoop for my girlfriend My gf lost one of her sterling hoops in my apt the other day. She doesn't wear a lot of jewelry and really values the look of this pair. It's basically a silver hoop about 1.5 - 2 inches in diameter, but it is flat. By flat, I mean the...
June 15th 04 02:00 AM
by Doug Morrison Go to last post
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Pricing on unusual cameos? by Jeanne Rhodes Moen
Hello all, Hoping someone here can help me w/ this one. I recently purchased an unusual batch of cameos via ebay. Over 100 pate-sur-pate porcelain cameos/limoges. I have pictures of some of them at my site.. http://www.jeanniusdesigns.com/cameos These are not the run of the mill porcelain cameos...
July 9th 04 03:01 PM
by Marion Margoshes Go to last post
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Worm Holes by Jack Schmidling
I don't care what Steven Hawking says, worm holes exist and right in my latest ring. I think I have learned the hard way what Peter warned me about in private so I thought it would be useful to share my experience with the beginners that may be lurking here. I am making a ring for my wife and...
September 8th 04 02:23 AM
by Peter W.. Rowe, Go to last post
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