Hey, I'm thinking of getting a Matt wax gun so I might add a complex sprue manifold to a thin wax model prior to burnout. I worry that wax thusly extruded won't stick to my wax model (castaldo orange wax). No help from the vendor. Does anyone know if it'll work?. It's not the cheapest thing to...

Visited your website. Most interesting work. Worth the visit. MAC, On. Ca

*pokes at you with a stick* 3 (---that's a heart symbol doohickey... to show I was poking gently, and outta friendly concern.) Hmm... *holds a mirror under yer nose* Well dammit, sorry everyone... he's been quiet lately. It's no good.

Over the years, I have been privileged to be a part of this group. I don't do jewelry anymore, but I like to know about others who do. Occasionally I ask a question, or give an answer.... Abrasha always is 'on target' and I don't consider him abrasive... Succinct, cogent and terse....but very...

Hi there, I'm looking at buying a small electronic scale that can accurately measure gemstones down to an accuracy of 1 tenth of a carat. There are a number of them available on Ebay, but I'm just not sure how much I can believe the write-ups on their stated level of accuracy. Here's an...

Hi, Ihave two questions. You may respond off-post to (preferable for me if easy for you). 1. I realize every woman's wrist is a different size, but I often see bracelets, etcs for sale that are already made using a toggle clasp. It is my preferred way of making a...

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...

I'd like to know how these designs are put on the Silver! The Sun and the jungle type prints. I confess, I want some of these. I've figured out (all by myself!) how to make plain ones, but patterns would be so...

Lets say I buy a diamond ring for say 10k, and had it insured for replacement value. Let's say the ring was lost/stolen almost immediatly after I bought it. My insurance company is able to get a suitable replacement, yet they only pay 3k for it. I don't understand how this price gap occurs. How...

Craft Students League Spring Open House Tour the ceramics, jewelry/metalsmithing, woodworking, book, and fine art studios. Take advantage of special offers, meet the faculty, and see the student work. When: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 Time: 5:30-7:30pm Location: YWCA, 610 Lexington Ave. at 53...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jeri Wagner, 212.735.9731 Craft Students League Spring Open House Tour the ceramics, jewelry/metalsmithing, woodworking, book, and fine art studios. Take advantage of special offers, meet the faculty, and see the student work.

The Craft Students League YWCA of The City of New York www.ywcanyc.org/csl See below for descriptions of the following one- and two-day workshops: -Making the Connection as a Jeweler -Fused Glass on Metal -Make a Ring that Fits!

The Craft Students League YWCA of The City of New York www.ywcanyc.org/csl Classes begin in April. See below for descriptions of the following jewelry and metalsmithing classes: -Jewelry & Metals - Beginners Only -Jewelry & Metals - Beginners - Part Two -Jewelry & Metals - All Levels

If anyone has a simple adjustable bracelet pattern or where I can find one please send it or the website. Thank you Gwen

After 35 years, we are closing our storefront (The Stoneworks) here in Dunstable, Massachusetts, and having an inventory clearance sale that will extend through the end of November -- or until the shelves are bare -- whichever comes first. Designer cabochons, colored stones, and beads of...

Hello, We're having a sale. Have a look at www.damselflydesign.net. 25% off everything. HAPPY NEW YEAR! All the very best for 2007. -- http://www.dizzycharm.com

Hi everyone! It seems like there are so many out there who want to sell their handmade jewelry and don't know how to get started or how to locate their market. I was in the same position for years until I started testing different marketing methods and discovering what works and what doesn't. I...

NOW! - Add the convenience of a digital controller to your existing kiln.. Plus The added ability to Monitor & control you kiln from a PC. http://home.nycap.rr.com/hotasstools/pckiln/index.htm

I own and operate a Service Bureau for the jewelry trade. These programs I bought to try and don't really use them, so I thought it might benifit someone out there as I am selling them WAY BELOW their cost. For anyone trying to get started in the world of Cad CAM Jewelry making and designing,...

Hello all, I'm looking for a good way to get something really heavy on my left wrist without looking too conspicuous. This would be something I wear every day, so it would need a versatile look and be durable, although I could get two such items for different looks, if I need to. Normally, I just...