Forum: Jewelry
May 10th 08, 05:04 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,537
Help!
wrote:
Hi,
I bought a ring stretcher from eBay and it came without any
instructions. I am a rank novice as it is, and I can't figure this
out. (We didn't do this in...
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Forum: Jewelry
February 22nd 08, 06:10 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,274
Gage sizes of silver and copper wire
Ted Frater wrote:
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as to getting a wire or sheet thickness gauge, you best bet is to get a
vernier gauge, this can be either a non digital or digital one.
Used by most...
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Forum: Jewelry
August 28th 07, 05:03 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 6
Views: 952
Can spinel withstand heat?
Frosty wrote:
In rec.crafts.jewelry almost on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:29:00 -0700 a
smoke signal from lemel_man rang out, which was
heard to say :
I've been asked to...
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Forum: Jewelry
August 27th 07, 10:29 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 6
Views: 952
Can spinel withstand heat?
I've been asked to modify a gold eternity ring that has little (1.6mm)
white spinels all round. It has sentimental value as it was the owner's
grandmother's. The mod would be no problem had the...
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Forum: Jewelry
July 14th 07, 03:50 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,742
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Forum: Jewelry
July 5th 07, 05:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 7
Views: 906
plastic
C Ryman wrote:
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 jacket. I guess I will try
to do it since...
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Forum: Jewelry
May 6th 07, 05:05 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 5
Views: 775
Soldering palladium
Peter W.. Rowe, wrote:
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Use flux in any case, which will protect
against oxidation, and if using palladium based solders like the lower grades of
traditional platinum solders,...
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Forum: Jewelry
April 30th 07, 04:17 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 5
Views: 775
Soldering palladium
I seem to recall reading that its not a good idea to solder palladium
with an oxy/hydrogen flame, but I can't find the article anywhere. I use
oxy/hydrogen for platinum and would like to use it for...
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Forum: Jewelry
April 14th 07, 08:47 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 4
Views: 459
White Gold durability 14K vs 18K
Spam Catcher wrote:
Hi all,
I was recently talking to a custom jewelry designer and he recommend that I
should go with 14K rather than 18K gold. In his opinion 14K casts cleaner
and has...
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Forum: Jewelry
March 11th 07, 03:03 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,405
Buying a prop-ox torch setup
C0nnie wrote:
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Well I hit the mother lode today that corresponds with all of your
advice. Went to visit my fave goldsmith and he showed me his Meco
Midget and why he likes it...
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Forum: Jewelry
January 3rd 07, 12:54 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 5
Views: 895
name of clasp?
wrote:
A few years ago it was fashionable to take a couple of small beaded
necklaces, twist them and secure each end with a (about 1.5inch) a clasp.
The clasp looked...
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Forum: Jewelry
September 18th 06, 08:53 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,071
rolling mill questions
Abrasha wrote:
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I have a table in one of my German training books, that has a chart that lists
the dimensions of rectangular wire you end up with from on a number of
dimensions of...
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Forum: Jewelry
September 16th 06, 08:48 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,071
rolling mill questions
ted frater wrote:
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This one is something I can help you with.
Putting it simply, a rolling mill makes metal thinner IN the direction
of the rolling.
IE your 1.2mm wire will...
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Forum: Jewelry
September 16th 06, 04:58 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,071
rolling mill questions
br wrote:
Indeed, my calculation of the diameter of wire
(1.2mm) needed was based solely on the cross-sectional surface area, and
didn't take into account the differences between lateral...
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Forum: Jewelry
September 15th 06, 09:17 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,071
rolling mill questions
Peter W.. Rowe, wrote:
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Second, your understanding of what to start with, is wrong. Assuming you wish
to roll the wire in a continuous length so it passes straight through the mill,
...
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Forum: Jewelry
September 3rd 06, 08:08 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 8
Views: 887
Gold soldering question...
Al A. wrote:
Hi All,
I am going to be making a couple of gold rings, simple wedding band
type things. These are going to be made in 14K white gold. I'm hoping
for just a bit of guidance....
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Forum: Jewelry
August 31st 06, 10:48 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,640
A golden hallmark
Peter W.. Rowe, wrote:
In the United Kingdom, precious metals marking are done as actual hallmarks,
meaning the marks are applied by an independent testing/marking entity, in this
case, run...
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Forum: Jewelry
August 23rd 06, 05:35 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 9
Views: 825
Ring stretching tool
Richie wrote:
I've got a 12" long tapered tool made of steel that is marked in ring
sizes from A to Z, that my dad used for stretching rings. Any idea what
it might be called in the jewelry...
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Forum: Jewelry
August 16th 06, 08:58 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,280
Soldering mini silver or gold barbell beads
lemel_man wrote:
m10b wrote:
Hi, Lately I've seen many necklaces made from fine silver chain with
what looks like mini silver or gold barbells inserted between the links
of the chain. I...
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Forum: Jewelry
August 15th 06, 08:01 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,280
Soldering mini silver or gold barbell beads
m10b wrote:
Hi, Lately I've seen many necklaces made from fine silver chain with
what looks like mini silver or gold barbells inserted between the links
of the chain. I assume from looking at...
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Forum: Jewelry
August 8th 06, 08:58 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 1
Views: 468
Stained platinum
I'm currently making a platinum ring - all fabricated, no castings. I've
worked with platinum many times and thought I knew what I was doing, so
this came as a surprise. Because the shoulders cover...
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Forum: Jewelry
July 14th 06, 08:29 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Replies: 4
Views: 778
Soldering information
pasternak Findings - Jewelry findings wrote:
Hi,
Many goldsmith and jewelry designers frequently ask us about the
soldering conduction, different types of solder and about cleaning
their...
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