Hello to all in this group, A) I am looking for a small foundry in the Los Angeles area ( I am based in Silverlake)able to do ultra accurate investment casting of aluminium from wax (this is a small pitch gear design). B) Please give me a good source for me to obtain wax for me to cast from a...

I wanted to create very light hollow metal ornaments that could float by the buoyancy of the air inside. I wanted to use metal because some parts of the object would need to withstand an ambient temperature of about 100-150 degrees celsius. I figured a good thickness for the metal would be about...

Does anybody know how to make a steam Dewaxer ? or have a link to the instructions. I have heard that you can make one by using a pressure cooker ? Thanks...

I have a ring that was in my father's very unusual jewelry collection. It has a large center oval diamond about .75 carat (probably faux) and 8 very small diamonds around it. The ring is very large with engraving on the sides. On the inside it says, "It's a Micheal!", 20k and there is a serial...

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...

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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First, please go to this site: http://www.gordonsmasonicrings.com/catalog1.htm just so you know what I'm talking about. This guy and a few others out there sell fraternal and trade-themed, stainless steel, signet-style rings. It's obvious to me that what they do is take a tie tack, enameled button...

Could anyone tell me where to find good reputable jewellery component supplies in the UK, such as gemstones, silver-wire, headpins, eyepins, etc. Any websites would be great also. Thank you.

What does everyone think about the fact that making jewelry is now becoming almost as trendy among bored housewives & the like as scrapbooking, and more & more n00bs each year are showing up in Tucson in Feb. with no CLUE what they're stepping into? I've never been to Tucson, but I regretfully...

Hi, I've read in numerous places that it's possible to pickle copper and silver after soldering with a solution of salt and vinegar, but nowhere have I found information relating to proportions of the ingredients. As a beginner at soldering metal, I'm interested in trying this at least for my...

Very heavy duty mill for sale. GFC model. Paid $1400.00 near new condition. will sell for 1000.00 I can supply photo. Firm.

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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Hello, I just joined this group. I've read a few dozen of your posts in and it seems that most of the members are very experienced. I'm glad that I joined a group that I can learn. What's the best way to get started with wire wrap jewelry? I'm new to this and I set my goal to get to the point...

Hi, New to this group. We have a piece of silver which is quite clearly hallmarked. From the net, we have established that it is 92.5% silver, made in London in 1985. However, there doesn't appear to be a list of maker's marks on the Internet, and we don't have a book listing them - this is the...

Hi, I am looking for the precision cut genuine colour gemstones or what they call machine cut gemstones. ( I know about Signity and they mostly sell synthetics) Do you know anybody ( apart of Siginity and all Swarovski related companies) who offers machine cut colour graded calibrated...

im lookingto do a wide range of work with the new torch im planning on getting and before i decide id like to hear others opinions. im going to be using propane and oxygen. id like to be able to solder big pieces and some casting. in mostly silver some gold (and copper and brass). and id also like...

Hi all, I have a used Foredom and the foot pedal does not work well. I've had problems before with my glass grinder foot pedal, maybe I have a heavy foot. Is there anything I should try or do I need to order a new pedal? Thanks, -- Connie

I have a gold bracelet that I want to sell on ebay. It weights 12grams and has "375" and "Italy" imprinted on it. there are other markings on it that appear hallmark ish that I can not make out even when I view them thru my magnifier. The gold appears to be a very reddish gold. Can anyone...