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Moderator's notice by
Peter W. Rowe[_2_]
Hi All.
Just a heads up. Because of the SNAG convention the rest of this week, I'll be
out of town. With laptop, as usual, but sometimes there are snags in moderating
the group, so it's possible there will be message moderation delays. If so, be
back sunday.
Peter...
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Chipped Stone by
[email protected]
Hi,
A few months ago I set a lab-grown sapphire into a sterling silver
Comfort-Fit ring for my son's girlfriend, who gave it to her mother
for Christmas. Her mother wore it daily but it now has a small chip in
the side. (You can't really notice it from the top) There's also a
small scratch on the...
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May 12th 09 05:58 PM
by Judith
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jewelry cleaners by
Triple
Does anyone have any experience with ultrasonic jewelry cleaners that just
use tap water? I'd love to be good the environment and not use chemicals if
I can. But I don't want to buy something that doesn't work and end up
tossing into a landfill. Any advice would be appreciated.
--
"Be...
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I need to buy a 'Rolling Mill', any suggestions ? by
FC...
Need to get a new Rolling Mill. I don't really want to spend any more
than about $700.00 as my use for it will be VERY basic (texturing
metal, flattening out small ingots). I know nothing about 'rolling
mills' so any suggestions or information would be very welcome.
Thanks,
/FC....
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designer wanted (private) in UK by
Dejacq
I have my grandmothers heavy 18ct gold wedding ring and my great
grandmothers 18ct gold wedding ring. I'd like them melting down and two new
fairly plain wedding rings made out of them.
Anyone recommend anywhere in the UK? Pref with a web site?
Thanks
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First Cast by
Muso
Hello again, folks. Well, My first cast took two tries, so I will
describe the first try first. I filled a one-tablespoon stainless
steel measuring spoon about half way full with zinc nuggets, and then
I heated the spoon with a propane torch. The torch made a red spot on
the side of the spoon,...
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Cuttlebone Casting by
Muso
Okay, so first I went to my local Pet Smart, where I found a six-inch
cuttlebone in the bird aisle. I paid two dollars for it. After that,
I went to Michael's, where I bought a razor blade knife, and some
double-sided tape. Finally, I went to the Home Depot, where I got a
stone tile, and some...
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Wire Wrapped Ring Tutorial by
franche
Karla has a very cool wire wrapped ring tutorial. I have posted the
video tutorial clip on my blog, you can view it on my blog at:
HTTP://JEWELRYDIY.BLOGSPOT.COM
(just copy and past the link above and press enter!)
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How to melt a penny by
Muso
This proceedure will work for all U.S. pennies which were minted after
1982, and also for those 1982 pennies which will show zinc when scored
on their edge with a single light stroke of a flat, fine-toothed file.
First, score the penny on the top, and, if it shows zinc, on the
bottom. Next, hold...
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Need Help Identifying Bulk Chain by
Bill[_4_]
I bought some bulk chain from a traditional costume maker in Crete and
need help trying to source this chain in the U.S.
A picture of the chain is location he
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/PQn6gP8AlDYQS_-mt3aYfA?authkey=Gv1sRgCLCg--Th0u2BBQ&feat=directlink
I am looking for the name of...
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I need to buy a 'Rolling Mill', any suggestions ? by
FC...
On Mar 17, 10:42*pm, Peter W. Rowe
wrote:
On Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:23:00 -0700, in rec.crafts.jewelry Ted Frater
wrote:
I thought *some time ago that perhaps to generate more "action" on this
newsgroup, it might be an idea for...
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March 26th 09 08:50 AM
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Help ! Need supplier for Sheet / Wire, metals and Supplies... by
FC...
Whoa..,
I just found out my local guy is closing up (suddenly) due to health
reasons (might be a ticker problem) poor guy, I hope he gets
better... Anyway, I am now without a 'DECENTLY PRICED' supplier which
I CANNOT afford ! If anyone has a source for a good supplier in
Canada or the US...
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March 26th 09 08:47 AM
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streching the bracelet by
m4816k
Is it possible to strech a 9" (5mm wide, 2mm thick), 14k curb bracelet (not
solid), so that it becomes long enough to be worn as a chain (at least 18"),
but that it still remains wearable i.e. strong enough?
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March 24th 09 06:38 PM
by mandy
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Almost on topic scam spam... by
Peter W. Rowe[_2_]
And also in my inbox today, sent to the group, is the following bit of spam,
from which I've trimmed the contacts, of course. These guys just never give
up, do they. You almost have to respect the inventiveness of these crooks in
coming up with variations on the theme, hoping to invoke someone's...
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Gemstone Identification by
Irina
Will some kind soul please help me identify the gemstones on this necklace
or suggest a newsgroup to post such a question?
http://www.gvtc.com/~mellisb/IMG_1337.jpg
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Market for imperfect gemstones? by
Paul Ciszek
In another newsgroup someone made the claim that the existance of
synthetic gemstones had not affected the market for natural ones.
I would have thought that the market for less-than-perfect gemstones,
at the typical-American-consumer level would have disappeared once
perfect synthetics started...
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March 11th 09 02:26 AM
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Call for Artists - Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa by
Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa
Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa is seeking artists who would like
to show at our 2009 Spring Market in Athens, Georgia (USA).
Craftstravaganzaa is a craft fair with a modern flair, bringing
together regional artists, music and refreshments for a unique
shopping experience in the vibrant downtown...
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Photo Quality by
Robert Seitz
Hey there everyone, I signed up some time ago and then whoosh a flurry
of activity took all my communication time away from me. Just getting
back into the process of things...
So as a reintroduction I'm a growing young silversmith and I keep a
studio in East Los Angeles, where I also work in a...
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[Ganoksin] [Issue #165] Tips From The Jeweler's Bench by
Limpy[_2_]
In this here newsgroup called rec.crafts.jewelry on Fri, 13 Feb 2009
09:16:48 -0800 we all dun see'd a message a-written by Hanuman
which dun sed:
1. What Happens To Pearl Oysters When The World Gets Warmer?
By Suzanne Wade
As the world gets warmer, pearl...
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February 24th 09 02:11 AM
by Don T
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Ring resizing? by
stacy c
I have a ring that I made in a size 7.25 for sale; a buyer who is a
size 9 wants it.
The most I have ever stretched a ring is up to 1 full size, with a
roller stretcher. The stone, which is already set, is very unique, so
this would be my preferred option, but I am afraid that stretching...
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