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Orca Torch - leak? by
ted frater
AntoniaP wrote:
Hi,
I'm having a confusing time setting up my Orca torch - I don't think it
should be this hard!! I used this design of torch in my silversmithing
classes and never had any troubles...
The handle attaches into the hose by a screw setting. I have screwed
this in as...
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using copper & brass in jewellery by
Kendall Davies
I'm thinking about using some copper and/or brass as part of some of my
silver jewellery. (I know this gives hallmarking problems here in the UK but
I'm not concerned with that in this posting.) It has occurred to me that
there may well be problems with discolouring skin on contact and also
tarnish...
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best white gold? by
m4816k
14k vs. 18k?
Palladium vs. nickel?
Which brings the best white color? Thanks!
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Where can I buy Rolex copy / knock off? by
Jerry Francis
I'd looking to buy some rolex or breitling copy wrist watches for
Christmas presents. Anyone know who a good vendor for these is?
Thanks for replying here.
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pigment for porcelain by
Hul Tytus
rec.crafts.pottery, rec.crafts.jewelry, sci.materials.ceramics
pigment for porcelain
Any suggestions on a pigment to give an off-white or slightly brownish tint
to a porcelain (about 1200 degf) that uses titanium oxide for white? A
source for small quantities would be helpful too.
Hul
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Website review sought - comments invited by
Craig Cockburn
I have recently updated a website I've set up for my wife's handmade
jewellery and for ease of access it is now available through
http://www.scotlandsilver.com and
http://www.jewelryscotland.com
Also, to save on bandwidth I'm using Flickr to host the new images of
sterling silver...
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Use of extremely fine drawplate by
Fred Zweig
Good morning everyone. I have used a great many drawplates in my time
and have recently acquired one that draws down to an extremely fine
diameter. I need a loupe to see the last few holes in the plate. Are
there any tricks to draw down wire this thin? I will be using 22k-24k
gold and fine...
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choosing tools for working jasper/chalcedony/quartz by
sunrainor
Good morning,
after reading the very useful reply about grinding options, I'm asking
for help deciding how to tackle the rocks I've been picking up around
my yard and neighbourhood, here in the north of St. Lucia, West
Indies.
They are, I believe, mostly red-yellow jasper, chalcedony or...
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Traditional methods of diamond identification:- by
Ted Frater
William Black wrote:
Abrasha wrote:
Dude, it's time you educate
yourself and stop with your inane ramblings, and feigned interest in a
variety of subjects.
He's operating in India, an environment where the only formal training
available is in jewellery design, and the...
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Soldering a silver braid necklace? by
DaveC
I have a necklace that I want to put a charm onto. The necklace has no clasp;
it is a 1-piece, continuous "rope" (braid) type with a solder joint on it
that I can feel.
How does one go about soldering such a necklace after it is "unsoldered" and
the charm put on?
Web references? Step-by-step...
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April 23rd 05 02:57 AM
by DaveC
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Niello suppliers? The old r.c.j FAQ? by
Neil Marsh
Greetings,
Does anyone know of a commercial source for ready-to-use niello? I'd
take a shot at making my own but, considering the aroma it's apt to
generate, I'm not sure it would be a neighborly thing to do in a
suburban setting.
Also, does the old rec.crafts.jewelry faq still exist...
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Gold bracelet by
Mr Blue Skye
I have a gold bracelet that I want to sell on ebay. It weights 12grams and
has "375" and "Italy" imprinted on it. there are other markings on it that
appear hallmark ish that I can not make out even when I view them thru
my magnifier. The gold appears to be a very reddish gold. Can anyone...
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How Do I Fix My Watch Battery? by
Stephanie
Hi, I am a do-it-yourselfer type person, and I refuse to pay a jewelry store
$15 to change my watch battery for waht is basically a really simple task. I
have a cheap watch, bought at Wal-Mart for $20, similar to an LA Gear watch.
Can anyone tell me:
How do I get the back of my watch off, so I...
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October 14th 03 04:22 PM
by Jools
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metal clay by
dbee
I have just found out about metal clay and was wondering if anyone
knew of a supplier in Australia? Thanks
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What is Tavolite? by
None
Hello,
I'm a mewbe to the group. I am hoping for a little help.
I ran across an ad that has a Tavolite ring and necklace. The stone looked
nice so I thought I would see what it was.
Well Google gives me back only 4 or 5 hits! Meta and Dog pile are no help
either.
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Engraving Lord of the Rings fonts on ring by
ahh
Do some jewelers have machines that can engrave on a ring whatever font that
is typed into it?
I got a 14K gold ring and I also found tengwar cursive fonts on the net that
are suppose to be the closest to the inscription on Lord of the Rings ring.
I have figured out what type on a keyboard to make...
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May 7th 04 02:16 AM
by Don T
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Restoring Satin Finish by
Uriel Schafer
Hey There-
My wife and I gave each other matching 14K gold bands with satin
finishes at our wedding last January
(http://www.billbarnes.com/photos/273419-Angle1.jpg).
It's been just over a year now, and that satin finish which gave the
rings such a striking look has long since worn off.
Is there...
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square wire by
items4sale
Where in Canada, does one order from, to purchase square wire to practice
making jewelry with? The price of gold even silver square wire is to high to
"practice" with.
Thanks in advance
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May 7th 04 03:22 PM
by Tracy
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magnetized gem by
m4816k
I heard that a gem hematite can be magnetized using a "complex heating
procedure", and as such used for clasping, for example. But, from another
source I heard that hematite cannot be magnetized, but that his simulated
version, called hematine, can indeed be magnetized. Which of these
statements is...
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July 14th 04 03:41 PM
by ROBB
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What would happen to... by
Les & Claire
....... a ring like this? http://tinyurl.com/fonr
Remade perhaps or resold? Seems a shame to break it up but I've been
told remaking is the more common path.... what do you think?
Les
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