Cooksongold Jewellery Making Supplies Forum | Jewellery Making Forums | Craft Forums - Question Time http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/ en Sat, 25 May 2013 23:52:19 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png Cooksongold Jewellery Making Supplies Forum | Jewellery Making Forums | Craft Forums - Question Time http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/ Flex shaft with hanging motor or bench griinder with flex shaft? http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5050&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 08:36:29 GMT Sorry if this is a really stupid question but can anyone tell me if this bench grinder with flex shaft... Sorry if this is a really stupid question but can anyone tell me if this bench grinder with flex shaft http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRAND-NEW...item20cde4e2f2 will do the same thing as this flexshaft with hanging motor kit and handpiece? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Flex-shaf...item53e748b5f0

They both have a rotary hand piece and I just really want it for polishing and a bit of drilling of sterling silver and gold pieces.

I'm guessing with the bench grinder I will be able to buy some polishing wheels to put in where the grinding wheels are and polish some pieces like that?? And I assume that the hand piece thats in the bench grinder set can be used to polish and drill?

Ahh sorry I dont even really know what other qeustions I need to ask. Just if anyone can help me. I don't need anything expensive like foredom or do you think i shoudl invest in a foredom flexshaft system? Argh so confusing! ]]> Question Time 4ngi3 http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5050 Joining Sterling Silver and Fine Silver (PMC) http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5039&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 19:10:14 GMT Hi everyone, I wonder if anyone can help me. I am making a bracelet using ten strands of 1mm sterling silver wire which will be woven/plaited... Hi everyone,

I wonder if anyone can help me. I am making a bracelet using ten strands of 1mm sterling silver wire which will be woven/plaited together. I want to add a starfish made from PMC (fine silver) onto the centre of the bracelet (fixed on, not hanging like a charm) so I was wondering what the best way of doing this is?

What about embedding the wire in the starfish at the clay stage, before firing? I know it's possible to do this with sterling silver findings such as gemstone settings, but again, would the temperature melt the wire when I am firing it? (I use a blowtorch not a kiln for firing).

Is it possible to solder fine and sterling silver together? I am worried that to get the starfish to a high enough temperature for the solder to flow the strands of thin wire might melt (I did a quick test and that's exactly what happened!)

Any ideas/tips much appreciated!

Many thanks,

Jayne ]]> Question Time Jamjar http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5039 Shame and the assay office http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5028&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 09:08:57 GMT I have been asked to make some rude cufflinks (cartoon body parts, no words), and whilst I dont mind making them, I am cringing so much at some poor... I have been asked to make some rude cufflinks (cartoon body parts, no words), and whilst I dont mind making them, I am cringing so much at some poor soul at the assay office opening up a package of smut.
Is it common practice to add an apology to the notes, or just live with the knowledge that you've potentially scarred someone for life?
*Still cringing* ]]> Question Time LydiaNiz http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5028 Patterned copper http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5024&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 19:40:26 GMT I'm trying to find ready patterned Copper sheet or strips in the uk
Anyone out there know of a company in the uk?
Many thanks ]]> Question Time pearl http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5024 etching.. http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5022&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 11:49:14 GMT Hi Can anyone tell me the ideal drying time for Mylands stop out, before it goes in the acid? Thank you.. Hi

Can anyone tell me the ideal drying time for Mylands stop out, before it goes in the acid?

Thank you.. ]]> Question Time gary http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5022 Mitre Vise chennier jig type thing http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5009&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 18:33:03 GMT So, since it's my birthday and I have dosh to spend, I'm looking to invest in a mitre vise doo-dah. As a great believer in 'buy cheap, buy twice' plus not wanting to blame my failures on tools I'd like a good one, but they seem to be in short supply and I'm not sure what are good ones anyway.

I've seen Pepe and Forca branded ones (but not in the UK) and wondered if they were better than the unbranded UK ones I've seen.

So far I've seen these ones:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JEWELER-CU...item2c5fb3aebf

http://www.ottofrei.com/Pepe-310.00-...er-Cutter.html

http://www.suttontools.co.uk/joint-l...mitre-jig.html

http://www.goldline.co.uk/addToolsProductToCart.do (page 4 near the bottom if it doesn't show up)

Though the last two are UK based (which I'd obviously prefer), there are no details about them or enough detail to explain the price difference.

Any advice on what to buy greatly appreciated :)

ETA: also this one from Walsh
http://213.171.196.132/Chenier-Clamp-.aspx?i=TJ52&t=0 ]]> Question Time medusa http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5009 9ct / 18t Findings http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5008&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 08:22:33 GMT Hi. Do any of you know where I might be able to get hold of 9ct or 18ct grommets / bead caps for making beads? If not, has anyone got any ideas for... Hi. Do any of you know where I might be able to get hold of 9ct or 18ct grommets / bead caps for making beads? If not, has anyone got any ideas for an alternative? I Can't seem to find any anywhere :(

Thank you :) Lucie. x ]]> Question Time Lucie http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5008 Hydrofluoric Acid? http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4999&goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 11:45:45 GMT Does anyone know where I can buy this in small quantities? Ideally by post? I found one site but it was by the 30ltre load. Any enamellers out... Does anyone know where I can buy this in small quantities? Ideally by post? I found one site but it was by the 30ltre load. Any enamellers out there, where you you go? ]]> Question Time medusa http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4999 What are these please? http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4991&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 13:57:24 GMT I want to make my friend one, her birthday in a week! PANIC can't find the ring blanks anywhere? What are they actually called and where do I get them?

Please please please help me!!

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]]> Question Time autumnclover http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4991 18ct white gold - polishing http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4970&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:19:40 GMT Morning all, Finally got my 18ct white gold strip, and its in need of a bit of smoothing out and polishing. and as i am not planning on soldering... Morning all,

Finally got my 18ct white gold strip, and its in need of a bit of smoothing out and polishing. and as i am not planning on soldering it i thought i would do this before i shape it.

Ive been looking on the web, and as per usual the advice is far and few between.

The white gold, is as expected a tad yellow, and was wondering if it was possible to get it to the white/silver colour, or is the only way to do this is by getting it dipped.

I need to do a bit of sanding, and then want to get it nice and shiney, for my silver i normally use the pads which contain the cleaning agent and then polish them up by hand, and with the polishing heads for my drill.

But i cant find anything apart from home remodies such as toothpaste, to clean up the white gold...

Any tips?

Cheers guys ]]> Question Time Toni http://www.cooksongold.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4970