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gold plating by DH in Denver
A guy told me he could gold plate and object which is about as big in surface area as a small egg. He said he could do it while I waited. I'd think it'd take a while for the gold to be deposited on the object. Are there other ways of plating other than electroplating, where the object is placed...
January 11th 05 05:30 PM
by Jack Schmidling Go to last post
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Newbie here by Gregg
Hello all Iam wanting to get into silver jewlery making and wanting to do a bunch of with a dremel tool, is this possible? Where does someone get some silver stock? Can polishing be done with a Dremel? -- Thanks,
January 11th 05 05:30 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Plastic Swarovski Crystal Shaped Beads - WHERE?????? by [email protected]
The Jewel Factory wrote: I have seen in shops that some of their jewellery is made with what looks like the 4mm Swarovski bicone shaped crystals, yet they are made from plastic. I have about 8-10 different suppliers and none of them do them so where are they getting them from?? UK...
January 11th 05 05:30 PM
by SilverClayUK Go to last post
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Fusing or bonding different sheets of metal together? (melting?) by Joe
I haven't had much luck in searching on how sheet metal can made. In particular I want to make small sample sheets with a few layers of metals or alloys. I know this can be done, because for example some coins are made from 3 metal layers described as 'fused' or bonded together. Anyone have any...
January 14th 05 05:28 AM
by ted.ffrater Go to last post
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Req: stone setting tips / tutorials by mark | r
anyone know some online stone setting tutorials mark
January 14th 05 05:29 AM
by Sarit Wolfus Go to last post
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handcrafted beaded earrings by [email protected]
Hi Karen, Do you have any jpegs of your work? ]
January 15th 05 06:12 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Hardening Copper Bangles? by Kwiter
Kwe Kwe sewakwekon, Hello everyone, I recently got some nice copper strips to practice bracelet making on , how hot do I need to get them to harden them some? Right now they are dead soft, I'd like them a bit harder so they maintain their shapes better but not too hard that they are brittle and...
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January 15th 05 10:09 AM
by Chris Hackett Go to last post
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monks gold? by TimPerry
i have an item of jewelry, a bolo tie to be exact. when it was given to me i was told it was made from a secret formula known only to Italian monks. it looks kinda like gold sparkles embedded in a plastic like material. now i suddenly got curious about this item that i have had these many...
January 15th 05 10:16 AM
by Peter W.. Rowe, Go to last post
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PERUVIAN SILVER JEWELRY by rboluarte
We are interested in export silver jewelry,right now we are preparing a virtual catalog. We are looking for a well establish enterprise who wants to work with us.
January 15th 05 10:35 PM
by rboluarte Go to last post
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TIDBITS 01/16/05 by Benjamin Mark
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January 16th 05 04:39 AM
by Benjamin Mark Go to last post
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Valentin Yotkov Chasing and Repousse workshop, February 9-11 by Peter W. Rowe
New York based Master Goldsmith Valentin Yotkov will be giving a chasing and repousse workshop at Metals Edge Studio in Scottsdale, Arizona February 9,10,& 11. Chasing and Repousse are hammering techniques aimed at producing a pattern in relief in metal. Valentin studied with the finest European...
January 17th 05 04:30 AM
by wbmsstrs Go to last post
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jewelers+candy? by Lawrence
hi i don't know if you notice this but i do. when i go to jewelry suites, and shops alot of wholesale jewelers and retail jewelers have a bowl of candy on their counters. do jewelers have a sweet tooth or something? lol
January 17th 05 08:23 PM
by mark | r Go to last post
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encasement question by ilaboo
newbee there is this material which is a water soluble polymer which is used to hold jewelery peieces name is something like jetsett--gogling not helpful stuff is water soluble and turns into a hard material which when needed to be removed is placed in water any hel is appreciated--rio catelog...
January 18th 05 01:57 AM
by Peter W.. Rowe, Go to last post
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Anyone got any news for my new site? by mark | r
im starting a jewellery portal and link directory so im open for submission of any sites and especially interested in any news you and the industry might have. The websites going to be at www.iodiamond.co.uk so spread the word - its a not for profit site. Mark
January 18th 05 05:26 PM
by mark | r Go to last post
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Lucky guy who bought stone (diamond/gold) for $5 and made millions by Java Lisper
True story from a few decades years ago: a diamond/gold dealer buys a stone for $5 at a roadside shop. It contains diamond/gold, so he sells it for millions. Does anyone know the name of the guy or some other detail? Was it in Arizona? __________________________________________________ Do You...
January 18th 05 05:26 PM
by C. Gates Go to last post
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Soldering sterling jump rings by Nicki
I practiced soldering silver jump rings a while ago. Ive done it a lot of times and they turned all sorts of colors, i don't know if it has to do with something im doing wrong or what. I have shades of orange and brownish and black that they turned. Then I realized, to know if they are normal...
January 18th 05 05:32 PM
by Peter W.. Rowe, Go to last post
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Charm Ringie Thingies by realitynirvana
Hi Group I am trying to find a relatively pain free and easy way to attach charms to a bracelet. I can't solder and would not know where to begin, I've got split rings but they gape a bit and so not so keen in case I lose one, is there anything like silver locking rings, preferably not too...
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January 22nd 05 06:55 PM
by William Black Go to last post
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Very low temp silver solder? by Charlie
I want to make pendants using a combination of glass, copper tape and solder. I've made them before but using lead free solder but I'd like to step up and start using silver solder. What I'm after is something that I can perhaps paint on somehow and then heat at a low temperature to set. It's...
January 22nd 05 06:55 PM
by Charlie Go to last post
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New to the Group by Darren
Hi folks, as you can see this is my first post on these forums and thought I would introduce myself. I am a master hand engraver and Pave' stone setter, I have been working with in the fine jewelry and western industries for over twenty five years. As well as fine jewelry I also engrave high end...
January 23rd 05 01:54 AM
by Jim Go to last post
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Jewelry Design Book by Robin
Can someone recommend a good book on jewelry design? I've looked at the descriptions of several online, and it looked like they were talking more about how to make the jewelry. I'm looking for one that covers design elements and considerations. Thanks!
January 23rd 05 09:00 PM
by vj Go to last post
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