Forum: Jewelry
October 3rd 07, 03:15 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry,rec.crafts.metalworking
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,259
How to form patina on brass?
When Norm Dresner put fingers to keys it was 10/2/07 12:12 PM...
I have a brass casting that I've used in a piece and need to make it look
old and weathered. Are there any household chemicals...
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Forum: Jewelry
July 7th 07, 03:25 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 7
Views: 894
plastic
When C Ryman put fingers to keys it was 7/4/07 11:00 PM...
Hi everyone,
I usually work in glass and metal. My sister-in-law wants me make some
black plastic triangles to replace some on her...
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Forum: Jewelry
June 2nd 07, 02:37 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 6
Views: 701
COMMISSION
When RR put fingers to keys it was 5/31/07 11:45 PM...
I need advise as to the going rate of commission
of turnover of models designed by freelancers
Try that again in different words. Feel...
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Forum: Jewelry
April 18th 07, 04:47 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,330
granulation
When Peter W.. Rowe, put fingers to keys it was 4/18/07 2:15 AM...
... Do I need to
know more about granulation?
yes, you need to know a bit more. Fine silver, or fine gold, are the...
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Forum: Jewelry
April 18th 07, 07:00 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,330
granulation
When C0nnie put fingers to keys it was 3/17/07 1:56 AM...
I want to do granulation in Argentium and fine silver. I'll keep y'all
posted...
What little I know of granulation says you need to be...
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Forum: Jewelry
March 29th 07, 06:04 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,185
loupe - what to buy?
When Lobo put fingers to keys it was 3/25/07 5:23 PM...
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced loupe?
http://www.sciplus.com/singleItem.cfm?terms=12817
They're cheap and work surprisingly...
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Forum: Jewelry
March 7th 07, 09:17 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,323
Snake Oil Applicators
When Frosty put fingers to keys it was 3/7/07 1:40 AM...
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A couple of tips:
When using on burs when you don't want globs of crap everywhere, just
dip your bur then wipe it off. A clear,...
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Forum: Jewelry
March 4th 07, 10:05 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 9
Views: 909
Newbie - advice on finishing my first cast
When Ben put fingers to keys it was 2/27/07 10:47 AM...
Ok but please don't laugh! You had your first cast once too....
http://www.spiderinfo.com/eagle.jpg
I know there are issues due...
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Forum: Jewelry
March 4th 07, 10:05 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 9
Views: 687
Ephemeral materials challenge: An answer
When Carl put fingers to keys it was 2/3/07 3:32 PM...
When I put fingers to keys it was 1/31/07 2:02 AM...
It's a long story, but I want to create a choker like this:
...
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Forum: Jewelry
March 4th 07, 04:30 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 3
Views: 597
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Forum: Jewelry
February 3rd 07, 09:32 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 9
Views: 687
Ephemeral materials challenge
When I put fingers to keys it was 1/31/07 2:02 AM...
It's a long story, but I want to create a choker like this:
http://c-76-19-175-241.hsd1.ma.comcast.net/CandyCorn.jpg
using real candy...
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Forum: Jewelry
February 1st 07, 06:04 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 9
Views: 687
Ephemeral materials challenge
When mbstevens put fingers to keys it was 1/31/07 11:13 AM...
On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:02:20 +0000, Carl wrote:
It's a long story, but I want to create a choker like this:
...
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Forum: Jewelry
January 31st 07, 08:02 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 9
Views: 687
Ephemeral materials challenge
It's a long story, but I want to create a choker like this:
http://c-76-19-175-241.hsd1.ma.comcast.net/CandyCorn.jpg
using real candy corn.
My original thought was to make wire studs or loops that...
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Forum: Jewelry
January 8th 07, 03:09 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 4
Views: 598
Question on Buffing Technique
When Carl put fingers to keys it was 1/7/07 2:51 PM...
When Curtis Gates put fingers to keys it was 1/6/07 4:04 PM...
...I noticed that the tiny
amount of water remaining on the piece...
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Forum: Jewelry
January 7th 07, 08:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 4
Views: 598
Question on Buffing Technique
When Curtis Gates put fingers to keys it was 1/6/07 4:04 PM...
...I noticed that the tiny
amount of water remaining on the piece seemed to make the buff slightly
more aggressive...
I get a...
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Forum: Jewelry
December 23rd 06, 05:01 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 1
Views: 487
Whince the fortitude?
When Abrasha put fingers to keys it was 12/21/06 11:30 PM...
Carl wrote:
Did you finish the series?
Nope. Got stuck at #30, due to lack of interest of the buying public.
Everybody...
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Forum: Jewelry
December 21st 06, 05:19 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 8
Views: 923
videos on jewelry making
When Abrasha put fingers to keys it was 12/19/06 11:19 PM...
If you want to see a 20 minute video, that is much better and much more
informative than anything you will see and learn from any...
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Forum: Jewelry
November 21st 06, 05:18 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 4
Views: 552
Jewelry catalogs or websites?
When mbstevens put fingers to keys it was 11/20/06 11:55 AM...
... The idea behind thumbnails is not essentially that
they are visually tiny, but that they have a tiny download size. They
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Forum: Jewelry
November 7th 06, 06:50 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 5
Views: 535
pate de verre foundry
When Peter W.. Rowe, put fingers to keys it was 11/5/06 2:24 AM...
... Pate de
vere (literally, from the french, glass paste) ...
I just ran across this last night, and it sort of...
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Forum: Jewelry
November 2nd 06, 04:37 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 15
Views: 815
Water damaged watch
When Glenn Herring put fingers to keys it was 11/1/06 10:59 AM...
Me Wrote:
... my niece ... put my good watch in the washing machine and now
it is not working.
Hello Mame, First off,...
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Forum: Jewelry
October 28th 06, 09:15 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 3
Views: 596
investment casting question
When robr put fingers to keys it was 10/26/06 10:49 PM...
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Essentially I need to make this tool:
http://i18.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/3b/11/ae_1.JPG
It doesn't need to be super strong, just...
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Forum: Jewelry
October 24th 06, 02:45 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 3
Views: 640
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Forum: Jewelry
October 14th 06, 05:36 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 3
Views: 739
seeking my ideal watch
When put fingers to keys it was 10/14/06 2:31 AM...
Hope this is an appropriate post. I'm looking for a watch that does
several things I need, and no more. I'm looking for...
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Forum: Jewelry
October 7th 06, 10:06 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,255
Old gold solder joints
When David put fingers to keys it was 10/7/06 1:50 AM...
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I little more information: The links are in fact soldered and the chain was
stored in a plastic bag. The stamp on the clasp is...
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Forum: Jewelry
October 5th 06, 04:02 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 5
Views: 779
Q. for Abrasha & other SF/bay-area artists...
When Abrasha put fingers to keys it was 9/30/06 1:08 PM...
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In today's San Francisco Chronicle:
"Melding Iron Age skill, modern artistry
Blacksmith Eric Clausen's intricate metalwork...
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