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Forum: Jewelry October 3rd 07, 03:15 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry,rec.crafts.metalworking
Replies: 13
Views: 1,256
Posted By Carl
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...
Forum: Jewelry July 7th 07, 03:25 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 7
Views: 894
Posted By Carl
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...
Forum: Jewelry June 2nd 07, 02:37 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By Carl
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...
Forum: Jewelry April 18th 07, 04:47 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 51
Views: 4,327
Posted By Carl
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...
Forum: Jewelry April 18th 07, 07:00 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 51
Views: 4,327
Posted By Carl
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...
Forum: Jewelry March 29th 07, 06:04 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 11
Views: 1,185
Posted By Carl
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...
Forum: Jewelry March 7th 07, 09:17 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 15
Views: 1,322
Posted By Carl
Snake Oil Applicators

When Frosty put fingers to keys it was 3/7/07 1:40 AM...

...
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,...
Forum: Jewelry March 4th 07, 10:05 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By Carl
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...
Forum: Jewelry March 4th 07, 10:05 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 9
Views: 687
Posted By Carl
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:

...
Forum: Jewelry March 4th 07, 04:30 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 3
Views: 597
Posted By Carl
Call For Entries - Performers, Artists, Writers, Poets

When Abrasha put fingers to keys it was 3/3/07 2:50 PM...


Performers, Artists, Writers, Poets?

What about rec.crafts.JEWELRY do you not understand?

Abrasha dollink, you _aah_ an Ahtist.
Forum: Jewelry February 3rd 07, 09:32 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 9
Views: 687
Posted By Carl
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...
Forum: Jewelry February 1st 07, 06:04 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 9
Views: 687
Posted By Carl
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:

...
Forum: Jewelry January 31st 07, 08:02 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 9
Views: 687
Posted By Carl
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...
Forum: Jewelry January 8th 07, 03:09 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By Carl
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...
Forum: Jewelry January 7th 07, 08:51 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 4
Views: 598
Posted By Carl
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...
Forum: Jewelry December 23rd 06, 05:01 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 1
Views: 487
Posted By Carl
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...
Forum: Jewelry December 21st 06, 05:19 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 8
Views: 923
Posted By Carl
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...
Forum: Jewelry November 21st 06, 05:18 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By Carl
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
...
Forum: Jewelry November 7th 06, 06:50 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By Carl
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...
Forum: Jewelry November 2nd 06, 04:37 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 15
Views: 815
Posted By Carl
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,...
Forum: Jewelry October 28th 06, 09:15 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By Carl
investment casting question

When robr put fingers to keys it was 10/26/06 10:49 PM...

...
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...
Forum: Jewelry October 24th 06, 02:45 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 3
Views: 639
Posted By Carl
I need a rock tumbler with a see-thru barrel. Where can I find one?

When put fingers to keys it was 10/23/06 5:35 AM...

I already tried looking on eBay and Froogle. So far, all rock tumblers
I've seen are opaque. A rock tumbler with a...
Forum: Jewelry October 14th 06, 05:36 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 3
Views: 739
Posted By Carl
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...
Forum: Jewelry October 7th 06, 10:06 PM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 11
Views: 1,255
Posted By Carl
Old gold solder joints

When David put fingers to keys it was 10/7/06 1:50 AM...

...

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...
Forum: Jewelry October 5th 06, 04:02 AM Posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By Carl
Q. for Abrasha & other SF/bay-area artists...

When Abrasha put fingers to keys it was 9/30/06 1:08 PM...

...
In today's San Francisco Chronicle:

"Melding Iron Age skill, modern artistry
Blacksmith Eric Clausen's intricate metalwork...
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