I hope this not off topic, but I feel there's more chance of someone in = this group knowing what this is than elsewhere. By way of obeisance/defense may I say that I have recently done a website for a = real jeweler and gemologist and it was a pleasure :) I am a serious collector and student of...

Have any of you had or do you know someone who has had cataract surgery? Someone who does close work, preferably a faceter, who has had a multi- focal interocular lens implant. I'm looking for feedback to choose which lens before surgery scheduled for May 20th. Any feed-back you can give will...

Hello all, I have just joined this group - I'm in the process of re- launching myself as a jewelry artist working in mixed media (mostly porcelain, other clays, resin and pmc). I hope it's okay to post this here - I thought it might be of interest to some jewelry makers - I have just started a...

Where in Canada, does one order from, to purchase square wire to practice making jewelry with? The price of gold even silver square wire is to high to "practice" with. Thanks in advance

On Jan 11, 12:45 am, Janet_of_all_trades wrote: On Jan 7, 8:53 pm, 1 Lucky Texan wrote: On Jan 6, 9:57pm, Abrasha wrote: 1 Lucky Texan wrote: On Jan 2, 12:45 am, Janet_of_all_trades...

Most of the jewelers usually purchase chains that are cut for 16 - 17 inches with suitable end caps and a clasp. But in toady's trends and fashion, the jewelry designers design their necklaces and make handmade chain in non standard length. It gives the jewelry prestige and uniqueness. There are...

I am interested in using traditional hand tools for jewelry fabrication. I understand there are several types of hand drills; spiral drill, hand crank drill, and the kind that uses a stick and rope. I have a Dremel and don't want to spend on a flex shaft yet. What is the best bet for a...

Heather wrote: First let me begin by saying that I would like to begin making jewelry. I have found that I can't seem to locate a source of supplies cheap enough to make this feasible. I am just an individual, so wholesales aren't going to give me the time of day. Then lo and behold I...

Hi punkroock, I am in a jollery clase at the moment and my taecher is on 30.00 an hr and that is New Zealand currency. I hope that this has been of some help to you?

I live in San Francisco and am thinking of having Sierra Pacific Casting Inc. cast some pieces for me--I just found them on the web but they seem to have good prices and have been very friendly in answering my questions. However, while they can make molds of metal pieces and wax (cold RTV mold), I...

Hi...new to this group and had a question for you guys. (don't newbies always have questions?) Christmas'03 I was given a kilo of stones, 7-14mm-ish, from Brazil. They are nicely polished but unfortunately not drilled and since I only have use for beads... I need to have them drilled. At a guess...

I find it very difficult to find documents , photos, ... , on the creations (especially his incredible necklaces) of this italian designer, can anyone help? Thanks :)

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I want to buy a mans ring made of electrum. Any resources? Thanks

Hi everyone. I hope those of you in the U.S. or otherwise enjoying a holiday season, are having a good one. I'm off for a few days vacation for the thanksgiving holidays, and will probably not have internet access again from now until sunday evening. So those of you who send messages to the...

The Craft Students League YWCA of The City of New York www.ywcanyc.org/csl See below for descriptions of the following one- and two-day workshops: -Making the Connection as a Jeweler -Fused Glass on Metal -Make a Ring that Fits!

i am trying to find a source to purchase some coconut fiber for the purpose of making jewelry ... i have seen this beautiful and strong fiber used in french polynesia and would love to learn to do it for myself ... if you know of a source (online or not), please let me know as i am quite...

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!)

Hi everyone, jewelry newbie here..I have this odd-shaped ring that I cant quite identify. Its pretty much square, but with slightly rounded corners. IOW a near-perfect square. There's no stone or marks on it, jut a plain square band. I don't remember where I got it, but I've had it for several...

I have just found out about metal clay and was wondering if anyone knew of a supplier in Australia? Thanks