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Antique Beaded Jewelry by
dineshhrn
People around the world cherish antique and exclusive beaded jewelry in various designs and colors. Beads come in different sizes and are made from a variety of materials like Gemstones Beads , Silver beads, Gold beads. Handcrafted beaded necklaces, earrings, bracelets, anklets and other items have...
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Titainium by
[email protected]
I wanna play with some.
Is it at all possible ever to weld it? Maybe with electricity or
hydrogen/oxygen?
Can it be hammered on to any useful end?
I specifically want to drill tiny holes in a silver ring and insert
tiny rods of titanium into those holes and have them stay.
Oh, and can one cut it...
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One-Stop Jadeite Learning Center by
[email protected]
Hi everyone, this is Nick from Hong Kong. I am pleased to introduce
our Jadeite Learning Center http://www.collectaneajade.com for
everyone here to learn more about Jadeite.
Questions like difference between Jadeite and Nephrite, about the
color of Jade is clearly explained and everyone here is...
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Sticky wax for buffing by
eromlignod
Hi guys:
When I was in Jr. High crafts class, we did some lapidary work with
obsidian. When we sanded and buffed it we used some sort of green wax
that we heated up and used to attach the stone to the end of a wooden
stick. When it solidified it really stuck down hard.
I'd like to use some of...
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Introduction by
Robert Seitz
Howdy,
I've just completed my first series of designs. I'm self-taught,
started
with a pocketknife and carving wax, and have piece by piece built my
workshop in my off-hours.
I think my designs are pretty special (who doesn't), and thus far most
boutiques have said my work is 'too different'...
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August 1st 08 02:51 AM
by helen
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looking for miniature clasps by
[email protected]
I am making a necklace with a fair amount of beads attached to chain.
The buyer would like to be able to put charms on the necklace on
occasion and remove them on occasion. These are alphabet charms and
they will be put on a double link charm bracelet style chain (though
it will be a necklace) so...
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July 31st 08 07:53 AM
by Lakers
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DIY ~~~ Unique SETTING MOUNTING BLANKS ~~~ by
GerrysJewelBox2
~~~ Anyone in need of SETTING MOUNTING BLANKS? ~~~
DIY -- For YOUR Cabochons, Gemstones, Jewels and Cameos.
EASY To Use - Vintage to Contemporary Styles. OVER 45 Design Styles
to Choose From and ADDING MORE!
Many Unique Styles in all of the popular setting sizes --
From 8x6mm to 40x30mm sizes.
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July 31st 08 07:52 AM
by Lakers
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newbie questions by
Vicki Baylus
Hi. I'm new at soldering/braizing, I'v had about 32 hours of hands on
instruction - the silver, not me. And I would appreciate someone pointing
me toward information that I call:
Questions not answered by Tim McCreight or anybody else that I have found so
far.
Where can I find a copper...
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July 31st 08 07:51 AM
by Lakers
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Oppi Untracht's passing by
Fred Zweig
It is with sadness in my heart that I report that a great mentor and
friend to many of us passed away this last week at the age of 85.
Oppi's sincere kindness and willingness to share his vast knowledge
will be sorely missed.
Fred
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July 31st 08 07:50 AM
by Lakers
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Value of Rubies per karat by
TXZZ
YEah, I know this is a loaded question
Yes, I know that like all gems, karat value increases exponentially
with the size of the ruby, because large gems are the rarest
Yes, I know color and clarity etc. are important
Still, is there a basic table showing what the value of a ruby per
karat is?
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July 31st 08 07:49 AM
by Lakers
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Ebay Diamonds by
papa smurf
Hello All,
I am in the market for loose diamonds. I have been to several stores
in my area, but recently decided to look at how diamonds are selling
on E-Bay. From what auctions I have found, diamonds sell considerably
less on E-Bay. I am interested in purchasing diamonds on E-Bay;
however, my...
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July 31st 08 07:48 AM
by Lakers
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Small electronics the a new jewelry form by
mbstevens
Lots of people are wearing them clipped onto their
clothes or on their belts. Ipods, Iphones, MP3
players, tiny internet devices -- and most are=20
now slickly styled. For the kitschily inclined,
you can even get them covered=20
with rhinestones. So, most now function as more
than just...
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July 31st 08 07:47 AM
by Lakers
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Economics - Drawing wire or buying it? by
McQ Designs
Hello. I am brand new to this forum and this is my first post.
I am getting ready to start my own jewelry-making business and wonder
if it is cheaper / better to draw my own silver wire or to buy it.
This will be a very small operation at first with one - two employees.
If it makes more sense to...
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July 31st 08 07:46 AM
by Lakers
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crimping technique question - crimp too tight! by
[email protected]
Okay, I know how to make a crimp. I've made hundreds and I do them
pretty well. I even make sure not to get my 'wires crossed' before
the crimp. Here's my problem: I don't like wire to show so I pull my
necklace pretty taught and sometimes my beading wire gets funky and
the necklace gets...
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July 31st 08 07:45 AM
by Lakers
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Water Torch by
gloflyer
Has anyone here used a water torch? Do you like it?
I talked to someone at a show who uses one, and likes it. I decided
to do a little investigation, and I feel like I have stepped into an
alternate universe.
Google searches for water torch quickly lead to searches for fuel
cells, and suddenly...
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July 31st 08 07:42 AM
by Lakers
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Cutting jump rings by
McQ Designs
Hello. I have a Pepe jump ring cutting jig but my blades keep
overheating when I try to cut a coil of silver wire. I use cutting
wax. Am I missing something here?
I'd like to know if there are better machines for cutting jump rings
or is this an ongoing struggle? What are the wholesalers...
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July 31st 08 07:41 AM
by Lakers
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Jewelry Artist Magazine by
helen
Hi folks,
I'm not sure how many people subscribe to this news group or if there
are any UK folks in the group, but if there are, does anyone else in
the UK subscribe to Jewelry Artist magazine? If so, do you have
issues constantly going missing in the post or is it just me?
I paid for a two year...
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July 31st 08 07:39 AM
by Lakers
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boric acid/alcohol flux by
Helen Hill
Ahoy there Halebobb! Helen here, long time no hear!
I have followed your advice not to stir the said boric acid/alcohol flux but
have found that I don't get enough flux action from the boric acid that's in
solution in the alcohol and so have to either stir it or dip the piece into the
boric acid...
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Im new to this group by
Zoie
Hi my name is Becky and I have been making jewelry for several years
now. I really enjoy the creating process. I recently opened up a shop
on Etsy (zoiedesigns), and google base, and am attempting to sell
some of my creations. I have a hard time at pricing items because I
look at other sites and it...
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Help! I'm desperate! How do I get good pics of my jewelry? by
[email protected]
Getting ready to launch my site. The "Libbi" pics are my stuff, taken
over a period of 2 weeks. Taken in various settings: indoor natural
light, outdoor medium light, outdoor sunny, indoor flash, indoor no
flash, indoor in lighted room with "regular" 60-70 watt bulbs nearby.
I am pulling my hair...
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