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Nice to see you back Indi. I was busy with OS and then I’ve been sick.
Good to have another voice on here again although it does seem to be down at some point almost every day!
Interesting about...

Hi Jess
The stones won’t take the heat and you’ve probably burnt the gold backing at the same time that gave them their vibrancy. They’re usually glued in so I’d remove the stones, solder if they...

Mine was lying about on the bench with syringe in place and its cap on. I’ve either been very lucky or you’ve been very unlucky. I don’t take great care of very much tbh but my workshop is quite cool...

I bought mine from Cookson a few years back and didn’t make anything last year at all. It was fine when doing jump rings for OS this year. The only things I use it for is jump rings and granulation

Thanks Nick nice of you to comment.

This is one thing I find paste useful for using a wee cooks torch

On other forums silver immediately going black ‘without reason’ often means they have either been in the hot tub, swimming or usd other such cleaning agents, more than likely with rings. Could be...

I didn’t know how to answer this last night I was so aghast at the damage to person. I’d get a better catch fitted that works or have it soldered back up again and a bail put on and wear it on a very...

I find the forum is rarely functioning well these days Dennis. Even if you access the page if you click on the todays post link it goes to error, if you reboot it does the same

Thanks Bob. It went well and still all in one piece

I’m setting a 4.5 cm oblong labradorite cabochon. It seemed like a good idea as it’s a beauty with the pattern running it’s full length , a lot of them I’m guessing making it really fragile as a chip...

I’m not sure on that David but as with assay I’d finish it and then use a more worn pad over the top to make it look a bit aged. I may of course be totally wrong and you might want to ask the engraver

I use these now https://www.cooksongold.com/category_select.jsp?channel=uk&query=Sanding+pads
I find them more controlled and you can use the different grades to get the look you want and tear off...

Hi Steph
I agree with Dennis and would add that getting a mirror finish over a large area is difficult with only a hand held polisher.
I don’t have a tumbler but work hardening is not thought to be...

He died when I was 26, a very long time ago. He’s scratched it in but she knew it was there. I’d never thought of engraving back then but I guess it wouldn’t have been the same. I have the necklace...

I remember Mum having a gold and amethyst drop necklace Dad had given her many moons ago. After he died she wanted the very fine chain repaired so I took it to the local jeweller. What I wasn’t that...

Not last night but it’s been off a lot recently

I thought it would be as sensitive as it is in the wild. My sil bought a chain bracelet from me with a wonderful piece of antique tortoishell. She showered in it every day and killed it. Ho hum

I’d be worried about the coral chipping if you try to remove it. Guess it’s a laser job

I know nothing about the technicalities of this Caro but knowing that coral hates heat I reckon it would be ruined. Such a pretty ring

I looked on another forum on fb and Charles Green and Domino came up, perhaps Eurofindings

Oh God I’d be in a darkened room for the duration! 23 is quite nice here but then the haar comes in by evening and you have to put more clothes on. When we were in Poland years ago visiting relatives...

Thanks Dennis.Always love to see wildlife photos

Thanks Jules, I’ll email you. I think the moment has passed though and finding the right light to work in is more of a challenge

That’s what I was asking as their price is as usual eye watering. I couldn’t find anything similar when I did a search and I’ll probably just stick with what I’m doing and scale down in the end. Just...