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Sterling silver question (.925) by
porkchops
Hello,
In 1998 I got a ring at a small gift shop at the mall called "Fire and
Ice" as a gift from my mom (not sure if any of you have heard of it,
but I think it closed down). Anyways, it's a sterling silver (has a
..925 engraved inside the band) oval peridot split shank band ring.
It's awesome...
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I need a very small plier with nylon jaws.... by
Jim Caldwell
I am making 14 KT wire-wrap rings. It requires flat-nosed pliers that are
very small, and and need to have a soft material on the tips like nylon. I
got one from an internet jewelry supply that is the right size....4.5 mm
wide by 1 mm thick tips. Problem is, I have to wrap the tips...
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Engraving block by
Todd Rich
Well, in an effort to expand my range of enameling techniques, I'm trying=
=20
to add engraving under the enamel. I'm going to be making a budget block=
=20
to get started. I'll be slicing off 1/3rd of a bowling ball and adding a=
=20
vise. I was going to get a drill press vise and replace the...
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Soldering jump rings with glass by
Robin
I am making some bracelets made of large jump rings with glass beads
(furnace glass or cane glass). Seems to be working pretty much ok except
that I have an occasional glass bead crack (maybe 1 out of 10). To solve
this problem, I cut a strip of fiber blanket and am laying it over the glass
while...
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by NE333RO
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Personally... by
[email protected]
Hi,
I just want to say that I'm here, I rarely say anything because I
don't know much so I can't answer questions, but I always read the
digest and I learn from it. So thank you, Peter.
Regards,
Judith
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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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Why did it melt? by
Charlie
I was trying to solder some silver (1mm I think) wire to itself in a simple
filigree type thing using hard solder. I followed all the instructions in
my book yet the wire melted before the solder. I'm using a small butane
hand torch, would that make a difference? If so, I'm going to have to...
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"Golden Mean Guage"? by
[email protected]
I've been looking for examples of these on internet and so far only
have found one place that makes them(for lots of $). I wondered if
there had been anyone in the past who had a similar instrument but have
found nothing. What did the Greeks use?
I work for a company that makes supplies for people...
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Working with Platinum by
John Franklin
Hello,
I am new to jewelry but would appreciate feedback from the regulars.
I have been looking at platinum bracelets but have noticed that they
are very expensive. On the open market, gold is $375 per ounce and
platinum is $730 per ounce. However, I am finding platinum jewelry
three to four...
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"Karats" measured by weight or volume? by
Don A. Gilmore
"Dale Hallmark" wrote in message
...
"Don A. Gilmore" wrote in message
...
Hi guys:
Are karats (like of gold) measured by weight or by volume? ...
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Sourcing custom sterling bolo tie findings?? by
Jim Austin
I'm looking for someone who can make custom bolo tie tips and backs
from sterling silver.
I've considered the typical findings you see at suppliers but I don't
care for what I have found. I want findings that are hand wrought /
crafted and look it.
My initial order would be for 50 pair of tips (25...
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Soldering Works! by
Jack Schmidling
I had my Eurika! moment today but on a very small scale.
I got some bezel strip material today and made a little ring to set a
cabachon in and poked a little Handy Flux on it, torched it and it sucked up
the Xeasy solder like a sponge. The first one was pretty ugly but after a
few more they are...
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elma ox-hydrogen chemistry ? by
ilaboo
thre is a lIt for the Elma ox-hydrogen torch that consists of boric acid
and potassium hydroxide
am I correct in assumin the potassium hydrogex is used to dry the gfas and
the boric acid to be mixed with wood alcohol so that the temperature of
the flam is decreased and the boric acid deposited...
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diamond: purchase online? by
sinister
Is it OK to purchase a loose diamond on-line? It seems you'd get a lower
price and greater variety, but the big disadvantage is that you wouldn't be
able to look at the stone. (Of course, presumably, there'd be some time
period during which it could be shipped back...and you'd want someone...
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TIDBITS 07/13/03 by
Benjamin Mark
If any of you want Tidbits emailed directly, let me know and
I'll take care of it. Additionally, if you have friends who you
think would enjoy Tidbits, please make them aware of us...and
help me increase my circulation. URL (http://www.tyler-adam.com)
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This...
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J-2R Casting machine Raffle by
Ganoksin
All!
Rio Grande, has generously offered a new J-2R Casting
Machine (worth $6,000). We will raffle it for $40 per ticket with
a limit of 200 tickets to be sold in total.
The Raffle is organized by Sam Patania, Tucson.
Raffle date will be February 6, 2004.
Get a chance to win! Buy your Raffle...
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Tibetan Dzi beads by
tibetanempress
Have you ever heard of Dzi beads?
Dzi beads are Tibet’s ancient and famous beads also known as God beads. They are known to have good luck properties, such as keeping away evil spirits, protecting against natural catastrophes, finding love, increasing energy or being happy in life. There are many...
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safe disposal of chemicals by
lisau
Hi. I just bought a house in the woods. The garage is a separate
building, and I intend to set up a small metalworking shop to augment
my woodworking -- I just graduated from school where I fell in love
with metalsmithing while being a furniture major ... I especially love
making small vessels &...
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July 14th 04 09:29 AM
by Gunner
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New Newsgroup by
Frosty
Please forgive the X-post, but trying to get this new newsgroup
working.
It's not that I don't like your newsgroup, actually its very
interesting.
I just think there oughta be an unmoderated one as well.
It's just the rebel/anarchist in me. :)
Thanx!
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