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earrings on boys by
Mark
Hi,
do u think earrings look good on boys?
do u think it's better when boys have both their ears pierced instead of
one?
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October 29th 05 02:52 AM
by Abrasha
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Need advice for creating a custom platinum cast pendant by
David Geesaman
Hello, hope you jewelry craftsmen don't mind an outsider for a bit.
I'm looking to have a pendant built that will be a recognizable version
of a real horse. Probably about 1" on the longest side, cast in platinumif
possible. I intend to take a favorite photo of this horse and use that pose
to...
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November 13th 05 06:43 AM
by Abrasha
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Re am i bitching by
Castle Jewellers
Many people call themselves "Jewellers".
In my view a "Jeweller" is just someone who sells jewellery of any type.
A seller or threaded of beads may be a jeweller on the basis that they sell
beads which is a type of jewellery.
however, the real craftsman with the real skill is the Goldsmith who...
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Old gold solder joints by
David
I recently came across some 40 year old gold chain that had been in a box
for many years. The problem is all of the soldered joints have become very
weak. The joints look good but the slightest force will open them up. What
could have caused this and is there a straightforward repair without
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I have a bunch of mercury mixed with gold by
[email protected]
I inherited it so i dont know what it is. it is definitely mostly
gold. how much do you need for it to be worthwhile to get refined?
pictures:
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9750/0001297qn6.jpg
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2104/0001294dk9.jpg
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November 6th 06 04:31 PM
by Abrasha
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using scrap silver by
Kendall Davies
Are there any special precautions I should take when melting and re-using
scrap silver ready for the rolling mill and draw plate?
I intend to use clean offcuts, and some old work that has not sold.
Regards -Kendall
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grinding lots of sprues in silver by
Paul WIlson
Hey folks,
I have a project now where I have loads of sterling castings. I need to
grind the sprues down and it's pretty laborious. I arrange the pieces in a
pitch bowl so my hand doesn't get tired and have a fairly ergonomic set-up
so my neck doesn't get sore any more, but I keep thinking...
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loupe - what to buy? by
Lobo
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced loupe? I'm a quilter and can't
read the sizes on sewing machine needles anymore. That and to be able to
read marks inside some rings I have is all I want the loupe for, so it
doesn't have to be expensive and as fine as you folks probably need. I've...
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April 1st 07 01:44 PM
by Frosty
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problems casting 18k red gold alloy by
redsmith-israel
my 18k red gold casting (lost wax) are allmost allways has defects,its
very fragile and slightly crisp ,im casting an 18k yellow green and
white gold,and im using a vibrating-vacuum machine and an electric
centrifuge for my casts.most of the time without any particular
problems,except to rarely a...
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Jewellery on ebay by
William Black
As has often been mentioned here before jewellery doesn't seem to sell well
on ebay.
Has anyone any ideas why?
My own experience is that jewellery is bought mainly by women, and that
they like to handle the item before buying.
--
William Black
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August 6th 05 05:32 AM
by JSTM
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My Cup Runith Over by
Jack Schmidling
If at first you don't succeed, try about 12 more times.
I finally got the mold to fill and a usable casting by feeding metal from
opposite sides of the lip.
My last attempt was to invert the mold and fill at the lip. It came very
close to working except at the side opposite the fill point. It...
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Ring Design by
Jack Schmidling
A friend gave me an ad for a ring that seems like an interesting design
that I would like to try but the only view is the plan view and there is no
clue what it looks life from other angles.
It looks like a horseshoe with the stone pinched between the ends. The
table is slightly below the top of...
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Foredom foot pedal by
C Ryman
Hi all,
I have a used Foredom and the foot pedal does not work well. I've had
problems before with my glass grinder foot pedal, maybe I have a heavy foot.
Is there anything I should try or do I need to order a new pedal?
Thanks,
--
Connie
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November 30th 04 07:31 AM
by Abrasha
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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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"gem quality" by
Lawrence
hi
when people use the phrase "gem quality" to describe gemstones, preferably
diamonds in this case, what exactly does that mean - in regards to clarity?
SI2+ is gem quality?
VS2+ is gem quality?
I3+ is gem quality?
please explain, thanks!
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Urban myth? by
carl
I was told of a watch/jewelry repairman who was asked to tighten a screw
on a pair of eyeglasses and was subsequently sued for medical
malpractice or practicing medicine without a license or some such and
driven out of business.
Is there any truth to the story?
It's what my store's owner uses as...
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Vincenzo Taormina - Stainless Steel Jewelry by
Vincenzo
Hi everyone,
My name is Vincenzo Taormina
I am a Jewelry artist specialized in Stainless Steel Modern Jewelry.
It is a pleasure meeting all of you!
If you would like to exchange info or suggestions,
please feel free to ask.
Have a great day
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How much 14K gold will a 1/4 ounce of 24K gold yield? by
Jeff S.
I am going to have a jeweller custom make a 14k gold signet ring for me
soon. The gold he'll be using will be supplied by me in the form of
either one or two 1/4 oz., 24 karat solid gold Kuggerand coins. Of
course what he'll do is make a wax model, weight it, and then tell me
how much 24 K gold...
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