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gold plating by
DH in Denver
A guy told me he could gold plate and object which is about as big in
surface area as a small egg. He said he could do it while I waited.
I'd think it'd take a while for the gold to be deposited on the object.
Are there other ways of plating other than electroplating, where the
object is placed...
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Newbie here by
Gregg
Hello all
Iam wanting to get into silver jewlery making and wanting to do a bunch of
with a dremel tool, is this possible?
Where does someone get some silver stock?
Can polishing be done with a Dremel?
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Thanks,
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Plastic Swarovski Crystal Shaped Beads - WHERE?????? by
[email protected]
The Jewel Factory wrote:
I have seen in shops that some of their jewellery is made with what
looks
like the 4mm Swarovski bicone shaped crystals, yet they are made from
plastic. I have about 8-10 different suppliers and none of them do
them so
where are they getting them from??
UK...
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Fusing or bonding different sheets of metal together? (melting?) by
Joe
I haven't had much luck in searching on how sheet metal can made. In
particular I want to make small sample sheets with a few layers of
metals or alloys. I know this can be done, because for example some
coins are made from 3 metal layers described as 'fused' or bonded
together.
Anyone have any...
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Hardening Copper Bangles? by
Kwiter
Kwe Kwe sewakwekon, Hello everyone, I recently got some nice copper
strips to practice bracelet making on , how hot do I need to get them
to harden them some? Right now they are dead soft, I'd like them a bit
harder so they maintain their shapes better but not too hard that they
are brittle and...
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monks gold? by
TimPerry
i have an item of jewelry, a bolo tie to be exact. when it was given to me i
was told it was made from a secret formula known only to Italian monks.
it looks kinda like gold sparkles embedded in a plastic like material.
now i suddenly got curious about this item that i have had these many...
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PERUVIAN SILVER JEWELRY by
rboluarte
We are interested in export silver jewelry,right now we are preparing a
virtual catalog.
We are looking for a well establish enterprise who wants to work with
us.
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TIDBITS 01/16/05 by
Benjamin Mark
If any of you want Tidbits emailed directly, let me know and
I'll take care of it. Tidbits may be reprinted without charge --
with attribution. Additionally, if you know of anyone who you think
would enjoy Tidbits, please make them aware of us. URL
(http://www.tyler-adam.com). We encourage you to...
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Valentin Yotkov Chasing and Repousse workshop, February 9-11 by
Peter W. Rowe
New York based Master Goldsmith Valentin Yotkov will be giving a chasing
and repousse workshop at Metals Edge Studio in Scottsdale, Arizona
February 9,10,& 11.
Chasing and Repousse are hammering techniques aimed at producing a pattern in
relief in metal. Valentin studied with the finest European...
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jewelers+candy? by
Lawrence
hi
i don't know if you notice this but i do.
when i go to jewelry suites, and shops alot of wholesale jewelers and retail
jewelers have a bowl of candy on their counters.
do jewelers have a sweet tooth or something? lol
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encasement question by
ilaboo
newbee
there is this material which is a water soluble polymer which is used to
hold jewelery peieces
name is something like jetsett--gogling not helpful
stuff is water soluble and turns into a hard material which when needed
to be removed is placed in water
any hel is appreciated--rio catelog...
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Anyone got any news for my new site? by
mark | r
im starting a jewellery portal and link directory so im open for submission
of any sites and especially interested in any news you and the industry
might have. The websites going to be at www.iodiamond.co.uk so spread the
word - its a not for profit site.
Mark
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Lucky guy who bought stone (diamond/gold) for $5 and made millions by
Java Lisper
True story from a few decades years ago: a
diamond/gold dealer buys a stone for $5 at a roadside
shop. It contains diamond/gold, so he sells it for
millions.
Does anyone know the name of the guy or some other
detail? Was it in Arizona?
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Do You...
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Soldering sterling jump rings by
Nicki
I practiced soldering silver jump rings a while ago. Ive done it a lot
of times and they turned all sorts of colors, i
don't know if it has to do with something im doing wrong or what. I
have shades of orange and brownish and black that they turned. Then I
realized, to know if they are normal...
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Charm Ringie Thingies by
realitynirvana
Hi Group
I am trying to find a relatively pain free and easy way to attach charms to
a bracelet. I can't solder and would not know where to begin, I've got split
rings but they gape a bit and so not so keen in case I lose one, is there
anything like silver locking rings, preferably not too...
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Very low temp silver solder? by
Charlie
I want to make pendants using a combination of glass, copper tape and
solder. I've made them before but using lead free solder but I'd like to
step up and start using silver solder. What I'm after is something that I
can perhaps paint on somehow and then heat at a low temperature to set.
It's...
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by Charlie
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New to the Group by
Darren
Hi folks, as you can see this is my first post on these forums and
thought I would introduce myself.
I am a master hand engraver and Pave' stone setter, I have been working
with in the fine jewelry and western industries for over twenty five
years. As well as fine jewelry I also engrave high end...
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January 23rd 05 12:54 AM
by Jim
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Jewelry Design Book by
Robin
Can someone recommend a good book on jewelry design? I've looked at the
descriptions of several online, and it looked like they were talking more
about how to make the jewelry. I'm looking for one that covers design
elements and considerations. Thanks!
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January 23rd 05 08:00 PM
by vj
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