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[Semi-Advert] Quiz 2: World's Most Famous Diamonds by [email protected]
Please pass this on to all your friends who are into Jewellery Business Hi Guys, Wish you a very Happy New Year, as planned here comes the second quiz on World's most Famous Diamonds and the winner gets a Silver Account on JewelStruck worth 10$, plus * His/Her name on the main page, in the list...
January 5th 08 07:07 PM
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OT?: Tucson retailer will win Super Bowl tickets by Carl 1 Lucky Texan
just FYI; Imagine Designs to Send Centurion Retailer to Super Bowl XLII (January 3, '08, 2:21 IDEX Online Staff Reporter) One lucky retailer at this year’s Centurion Tucson jewelry show will win tickets for two to Super Bowl XLII, taking place February 3, during the February 2-6 jewelry event.
January 5th 08 07:06 PM
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Getting To Know Your Wire Before Making Jewelry Part I by [email protected]
Beginning to work with wire to make jewelry designs requires practice and patience. The most affordable wire to practice with is 18- gauge copper wire. This type of wire is easy to find at hardware stores and often can be found at craft stores too. Once you have practiced enough to feel...
January 4th 08 06:15 AM
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Want to learn Metalsmithing in Durham, Ontario. Canada by [email protected]
Hello! I would like to learn how to make sterling silver rings and other pieces and I am interested in taking a metalsmith type class or workshop. Just want to give it a try basically. I have a website where I sell handmade jewelry using beads (i.e. gemstones) and I work with wire mostly. If...
January 4th 08 03:34 AM
by Marilee J. Layman Go to last post
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Charm with logo by Bob Common
My wife and I are making a line of bracelets which are being sold as fundraisers for a non-profit organization. We are going to go through a design change which will include a charm/tag with the organizations logo on it. I've done a lot of searches on the internet for charms and find all...
January 3rd 08 11:43 AM
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Year of the "S"? by mbstevens
In my area, the airwaves are saturated with ads from major jewelry stores about these little diamond pendants shaped like a lazy "S" -- these are about the only jewelry ads on TV this year. The ads are all about the little "S"s sparking passion in one's mate. My question is, would anyone want a...
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December 31st 07 10:03 PM
by Abrasha Go to last post
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Need professional opinion (or at least somewhat informed) by Peter W.. Rowe,
On , in rec.crafts.jewelry "Neil" wrote: Much? not in volume, no. Abrasha has often rightly accused me of taking two pages to say what he says in two sentances. Or as they say around here - "why use one word when a thousand will do!" :)
December 31st 07 10:03 PM
by Neil Go to last post
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In Search of the Lost Silver by Richard
At least twenty years ago I purchased a specialty cast silver product, which looked like a lot of little flat beads joined up in a long strip, sold in foot long sections. The beads were around 0.1" wide, and 0.050"thick, or 2.8mm wide by 1.3mm thick. Although it was stiff like silver rod, I could...
December 31st 07 10:02 PM
by Richard Go to last post
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OT Looking for SF Bob (And Peter too.) by Don T
Bob, On another group you wondered if the forged approval message that had been posted to this group ( rec.crafts.jewelry ) actually made it to the group. You also had kind things to say about Peter. Perhaps Peter will either add to this post or reply in a follow up post about the fact that...
December 30th 07 09:40 AM
by Marilee J. Layman Go to last post
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new easy beading technique by [email protected]
Hello.....just stopping by to see if anyone has any new ideas about new beading techniques (easy)....im pretty good in doing the multri strand and also single (bracelets,earrings, and also necklaces) but Im eager to learn more.......if your interested you can stop by my page I have pics posted so...
December 29th 07 07:21 AM
by Marilee J. Layman Go to last post
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In need of advice. by Maneki Neko
Greetings, I've been trolling about the group for a while now and the thought occurred that maybe I should ask for some advice. I have been running my own business making chain mail jewelry and other fun metal things. I have fount that the hardest part of running my online business was getting...
December 28th 07 05:52 AM
by lavachickie Go to last post
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Happy Holidays by Peter W.. Rowe,
Here's hoping all you in the jewelry industry survived the rush, and did good business. And all the rest of you also have a great Holiday season. Moderation services for this newsgroup will be taking a couple days off. Messages will again be processed on Thursday evening. Happy Holidays to all...
December 24th 07 10:49 PM
by Peter W.. Rowe, Go to last post
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Bulova L3 14K, Running: Scrap Metal??? by [email protected]
I have a mens Bulova L3 in 14k gold. It seems to run fine, and has just the usual scratches on the crystal. It has a nice gold tone expandable band which is U.S. made but I'm not sure if it is an original Bulova band. Can't find any markings except for made in the U.S. and patent pending. I've...
December 18th 07 03:21 AM
by Graver Go to last post
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gold plating pine cones,leaves by [email protected]
Hi all, i have been searching for days and have been unable to find any help on how to gold dip/gold plate miniature pine cones (for use in jewelry) can anyone send me in the right direction? books, tutorials, anything? thank you! Linda
December 16th 07 01:18 AM
by Neil Go to last post
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Help: silver left in cleaning dip too long by starscapes
I goofed and forgot my about the necklace I left in the silver cleaner. Its a sterling silver necklace, and I just used the cleaner by Sterling Works. I left the necklace in for way too long and now the silver isn't shiny anymore. It looks sort of matted. How can I fix this? I read somewhere...
December 13th 07 07:39 AM
by Al Balmer Go to last post
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Hand made earwires by Cognition Studios
Hi I am wondering if anyone can help me. I would love to know to make earwires by hand. I recently purchased a wigjig Delphi and it's fabulous! I am creating wires in exactly the shape I require. However, it has taken much experimentation (and money!) with wire gauges and different types (half...
December 12th 07 05:07 AM
by Marilee J. Layman Go to last post
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How to get a white Silver finish? by Paul WIlson
Folks, I noticed that silver castings are, well, white...right after casting. One does then polish them to make them shiny like silver. How might I turn a polished piece back to the white state? I have some cast seashells that need that white finish. Thanks, Paul Wilson
December 10th 07 12:11 PM
by Sarit Wolfus Go to last post
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Help with polishing argentium silver by gloflyer
Hello I have tumble polished a few batches of things and was very pleased with my results.........until the last batch that is. It came out more tarnished, almost like it was coated with copper. I can think of a few things that I did differently, but don't know where to start. (Maybe...
December 6th 07 05:18 PM
by Don T. Go to last post
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Anyone have suggestions about who the best bead suppliers are? by beader[_2_]
Hi all, I am new to making handcrafted beaded jewelry. I am looking for a good wholesale/bulk bead supplier that sells to the general public. I've noticed some of the really good suppliers only sell to businesses. Any suggestions?
December 5th 07 04:17 AM
by Barbara Forbes-Lyons Go to last post
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Asbestos by Frosty
I want some. In powdered form. Anyone know where I can purchase some?
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December 3rd 07 04:18 AM
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