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WANTED! - Gemstone Chips by ~~~Cindy~~~
Hello, I have been looking all over the internet but have had no luck finding small gemstone chips with out bead holes. I need Green Aventurine and Black Onix or Obsidian chips. If anyone knows of any place I can get this it would be much appreciated. Thank you very much in advance for all your...
December 25th 04 06:27 PM
by Susan Welsh Go to last post
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how is "dust" effects created? by Des Bromilow
I've noticed an increasing amount of jewellry offered which features "dust" effects... how is that effect created? thanks, Des
December 25th 04 06:26 PM
by KG Go to last post
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Info on Necklace by Russell
My wife found this necklace with matching earings at a thrift store. She is intersted in finding out what she can about it. Here is a photo of the necklace: http://home.comcast.net/~mr.doe/index.htm Anyone have an idea of when it may have been produced? Maker etc.??? You can reply directly to...
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December 24th 04 02:45 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Attention: GOOGLE users. Please read. by Peter W.. Rowe,
For those of you reading messages on rec.crafts.jewelry on the Google news service, please be aware that Google's interface can cause some confusion. Google, in addition to offering access to the current newsgroup messages, also offers access to the historical archives of this group. ...
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December 23rd 04 04:22 AM
by Jack Schmidling Go to last post
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK, Silver Smithing by Jack Schmidling
I don't pretend to be a silversmith but am at a loss for a better term. Anyway, Santa brought me a Cannon Digital Rebel and I have been having fun learning how to use it. Being a true SLR, it's pretty intuitive once you learn the not so intuitive icons. I put together a web page with some of the...
December 21st 04 04:45 PM
by Jack Schmidling Go to last post
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Vigor water torch by no artist
Hi, I'm new to the group,and have been doing silver jewelry for about 18 months. I'm ready to upgrade my home studio from a bernsomatic type propane plumbing torch. I have a chance to buy a used Vigor Watertorch Model BT 700. It appears to be in good condition, with two torch handles, but NO...
December 21st 04 06:11 AM
by William Black Go to last post
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need help by oldgunny
Hello..is it okay to post a picture here? Need help in identifing some ear rings
December 20th 04 10:06 AM
by Contrarian Go to last post
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Gilding metal by William Black
Anyone know of a source of gilding metal in the UK? -- William Black I've seen things you people wouldn't believe Barbeques on fire by chalets past the headland I've watched the gift shops glitter in the darkness off Newborough All this will pass like ice-cream on the beach Time for tea
December 20th 04 01:44 AM
by William Black Go to last post
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New Guy by Chicmac
Hi, My name is Chic McGregor and I've joined this group because I want to have a go at making some jewellery. Specifically, initially I would like to make a version of the 'Evenstar' for my wife and daughters. There are dozens of variants on the web, but here is a nice...
December 18th 04 05:11 PM
by Chicmac Go to last post
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Acid Etching by Charlie
How do you acid etch silver? What set up do you need? I can't seem to find anything about it on the net, am I searching for the right thing? Heres an example: http://www.catherineondrey.com/egyptiansun.html I've got some really cool patterns in my head, but haven't got a clue about how to start...
December 18th 04 05:11 PM
by Charlie Go to last post
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Woven gold or mesh sources? by [email protected]
I've been looking for a source of either gold mesh or woven gold, for a base for a jewelry piece. Can't find anything in Rio Grande or online via search engines (just very fine mesh for chem. filters). Do you guys know of any place that makes mesh, weave or screen out of gold? I need an open mesh...
December 18th 04 05:21 AM
by C. Gates Go to last post
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metal puzzler by Typhoon News User
Some years ago I was making a pin with the image comprising several different metals sweat soldered to a silver backing.I had too much solder employed and some of the seams between metals that I wanted to remain open filled with solder. The pin was thin enough that I thought I would reopen the...
December 18th 04 05:21 AM
by Typhoon News User Go to last post
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Drilling Holes in rocks that have been tumbled by Bill Becker
Hello all, My daughter just started tumbling rocks, she would like to make some necklaces and earrings, so what do you use to drill holes in the stone? Thanks Bill
December 18th 04 05:21 AM
by Rocky Tumbler Go to last post
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scoring lines in sterling by Herbert Wohl, MD
I'm making a series of cylindrical/octagonal salt shakers, and have to score the lines to fold into the proper angle to achieve the octagonal shape. Its straightforward scoring a narrow band of silver and then deepening the score by filing, but its proving a bear to do the same on lines several...
December 15th 04 04:35 PM
by Elliot Rosewater Go to last post
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Req: Where can I get Wire Countertop Spinner Rack displays for necklaces?????????????????? by CinM
Try Bentley's Display. They sell used retail store equipment and displays. Nice stuff. They have a large warehouse in Camarillo California but are also online.
December 15th 04 05:21 AM
by CinM Go to last post
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Research for story by John W. Wells
I'm writing a short story, and would be very grateful if somebody could refer me to a website that has the names for the different parts of jewelry on it. For example, what do you call the part on the top of a ring if there's a stone mounted in it? If there's an engraving on it? That sort of...
December 15th 04 03:07 AM
by John W. Wells Go to last post
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Mens Bracelets by Pierdas
I want to make some mens bracelets, not chain, but out of large gage silver wire or rod. Should I use wire or rod? Hard, soft,....? Thanks
December 13th 04 12:37 AM
by Ted Frater Go to last post
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TIDBITS 12/12/04 by Benjamin Mark
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December 11th 04 11:29 PM
by Benjamin Mark Go to last post
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How to send newsgroup link by Dick M.
How do I send a link to the rec.crafts.jewelry newsgroup to a friend on earthlink dialup using Outlook Express so that she can just click on the link and be asked to subscribe to the newsgroup. That would be easier for me than trying to explain to her how to set up an account...
December 11th 04 09:35 PM
by Sarit Wolfus Go to last post
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Red/pink gold and reactions to copper by Svein Olav Nyberg
When I wear brass or bronze jewelry, it takes no more than an hour before my skin gets gets this green layer, and a Thor's hammer I once wore for a few hours left my whole chest green. Funny enough, friends of mine who wore the same had untainted skin. So: I bring out the worst in copper...
December 10th 04 10:40 AM
by Svein Olav Nyberg Go to last post
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