Go! It's so much fun and very inspiring, just seeing what other students no more than a year ahead of me can do :)
The stone lady is coming this week. The teacher wants us to pick a stone so we...
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Go! It's so much fun and very inspiring, just seeing what other students no more than a year ahead of me can do :)
The stone lady is coming this week. The teacher wants us to pick a stone so we...
So you put the needle in the chuck of the drill and then just hold the wire while the needle spins? Do you need to wear gloves on the wire hand?
A very heavy parcel arrived this week, addressed to my husband, and he told me it's none of my business and I am, under no circumstances, to pick it up, shake it, peek in it or, in any other way,...
Already do chainmail. I used to make armour, too :lol:
Jo'burg :) Or, Egoli, to give it its African name.
Don't hide it in MY handbag, if you ever want to see it again. For a start, I have so many*, I'd forget which one I put it in.
As infuriating as it is to have your designs blatantly copied, I've never understood the drive to not have a website because of it. To sell your items, people need to see them. If people see them...
Do you mean like this?
http://www.darksnow.co.uk/images/smilies/spitcoffee.gif
LOL
Hi Glen! I've been making jewellery for just over 4 weeks LOL
2 silvers ring bands to my name ;)
Can't wait to see your stuff!
That makes sense. Thanks :)
And the rubber mallet has to be quite heavy, I'm guessing?
Aaaah, OK. Is it worth annealing it again? The kitchen torch works a treat, btw :Y:
The pliers is not an issue as I want to file bits off anyway to give a slightly organic look :)
Too late :lol: Ah well, lesson learned.
This just won't bend. I got it almost into U shape and it's hardened already. Is that normal?
Right, I've annealed the 4mm round wire until it was a soft salmon colour and quenched it, but it's still too hard to bend round a mandrel easily.
What am I doing wrong?
So the smaller, the better? Makes sense really, I guess, as it will flow sooner?
The other problem, of course, is that you end up paying VAT on the shipping and Beaducation shipping ain't cheap.
That'll be bloody parcel force charging an £8 "admin" fee. Their depot is right next to customs! £8 to move your parcel 6 feet [-X
My husband, who used to breed border collies, says the best thing to do is get a new one straight away.
You're not dishonouring your dog by getting a new one. They know how much you love(d) them...
I would love to be able to do a degree in jewellery but they're all full time :(
Thank you. That is just what I wanted to hear :D
I'm going to try pickling with salt and vinegar, too. Was just going to use a mason jar in a pot of hot water.
You guys are the best [[]]
Doable?
I bought some 3mm and 4mm round silver wire in class today and am wondering if I can anneal it enough with a kitchen torch to bend round a mandrel. You know, the sort you caramelize a...
You'd also be liable for business rates on that room.
Edit: oops, already been mentioned *blush*
I'm not disputing that. My point was only to say that, for £35 a year, despite it's annoying limitations, it's a great product to get you started. I've already said that it's not perfect, nor is it...
Oh, and I'd be very happy to give you a hand setting it up :)