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16-03-2023, 11:29 AM

bruggen started a thread Bangles, when to polish in Question Time

I am about to make another bangle, the design is 6x2mm silver wire 21cm length, it will have a hammered finish over 95% of the surface, the middle cm...

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28-02-2023, 10:34 AM

Ruedeleglise started a thread Reducing this ring one size in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

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03-03-2023, 05:10 PM

Ruedeleglise started a thread Photo of cab in Question Time

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Yesterday, 01:31 PM

Viki started a thread Dremel Question (sorry) in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

Hi, Before writing this post I read lots of older posts about the Dremel and other micromotors and I've ended up more confused, unfortunately! ...

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25-03-2023, 04:46 PM

Viki started a thread Pickle out of date? in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

Hi, I have a tub of the Vitex safe pickling powder which I opened in 2017 but have not used again since then and I was wondering if it goes out of...

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21-03-2023, 02:20 PM

LeighnaKing started a thread GemLightbox Pro for sale in Classifieds

I have a very lightly used GemLightbox Pro by Picup Media available for sale. It was purchased to take product photography for a new business...

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Today, 01:58 PM

Old tool guy started a thread Need help with old drill in Question Time

Hello, first time posting here, hope this is the right section. I know zero about jewelry making … i’m a woodworker. On my forums i get a good...

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27-02-2023, 09:21 AM

Kate74 started a thread Sterling silver bead bracelet and hallmarking in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

I am new to making jewellery but want to ensure that if I decide to sell any of my pieces that I am doing it right, so have a couple of questions...

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10-03-2023, 01:42 PM

Sharr76 started a thread Hello in Say Hello

Hi all, Im very new to jewellery making and cant wait to start! I have ordered lots of stuff to keep me busy. Im looking at beading and wire...

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20-03-2023, 09:34 AM

Sharr76 started a thread Bead Thread for 10 11/0 seed beads in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

Hi all, Im looking for some white and black bead thread that I can use with size 10 - 11/0 seed beads, there is so much out there when searching...

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03-03-2023, 05:05 PM

Ruedeleglise started a thread Bezel strip height. in Question Time

I am sure I have asked this before, but can I find it……no! I have a turquoise oval cab that is vertically 4.5mm high to where it then rounds over....

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05-03-2023, 03:24 AM

Jeffca started a thread New here in Say Hello

Hello Everyone, Thought I'd better post in this thread as I've already answered someone in another thread. I've always had an interest in...

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08-03-2023, 01:21 PM

nicks creative stuff started a thread Making silver solder. in Show & Tell!

Hi all, I've just finished trying out home-made silver solder. Seems to work well, i’m probably not going to use it on silver jewellry I’ll keep it...

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04-03-2023, 10:26 AM

pearlescence started a thread Hong Kong in Shows and Events

I'm back in Hong Kong for the jewellery show and one thing to report back is that rhodium plating has rocketed in price and findings companies are...

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28-02-2023, 09:43 PM

Johncast started a thread Furnace cooling time in Question Time

Hi fellow jewellers and casting people Would like some info as to the cooling rate of the furnace when lost wax casting . Once the flasks...

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Yesterday, 05:15 PM

patni started a thread Recover Gold from Wax / Adhesive (Cutting/Jewellery Work/ Dust) in Tutorials, Bench Tips and Step By Steps

Hi guys , Its been long since anyone posted here. Here is a video I made on how to recover gold from adhesive/ gum/ wax. This is the way I did...

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Today, 07:07 PM

CJ57 replied to a thread Need help with old drill in Question Time

Pewter isn’t very commonly used for jewellery, we mostly use precious metals, silver gold occasionally copper for test pieces. I’ve no experience of...

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Today, 06:51 PM

Old tool guy replied to a thread Need help with old drill in Question Time

Gee thanks. No, a brace is not jewelry, but I want to add a jewelry element to it. Embellish an otherwise bland piece of wood. Bling. And since...

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Today, 04:17 PM

CJ57 replied to a thread Need help with old drill in Question Time

All I can add is I have one of those belonging to my grandfather ( born 1898) and it has absolutely no use for making jewellery

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Today, 03:51 PM

Dennis replied to a thread Need help with old drill in Question Time

Well Old Guy, If you look carefully you will see that this is a jewellery making forum. Dennis.

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Today, 10:42 AM

CJ57 replied to a thread Dremel Question (sorry) in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

I like a micromotor as it’s flexible and not as heavy. Mine is a Foredom but it was a gift. I can’t afford the hammer action hand piece which would...

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Today, 08:59 AM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Dremel Question (sorry) in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

Continuing on this topic…I have been looking at Foredom pendant drills. There seem to be many different “marks” of Foredom. Prices vary from around...

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Today, 07:57 AM

Viki replied to a thread Dremel Question (sorry) in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

That all sounds a bit involved for me, when I take things apart I can't usually get them back together again. I'm going to take a look at the other...

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Today, 07:54 AM

Viki replied to a thread Dremel Question (sorry) in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

I will have a look at the Proxxon and Marathon. Thanks for your input, everyone.

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Today, 07:31 AM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Dremel Question (sorry) in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

Oh yes….speed control from slow, so important. Witness my number of burnt out burrs etc even with lube! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 08:19 PM

Dennis replied to a thread Dremel Question (sorry) in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

If I were buying on a budget, I would go for a marathon micromotor. They are a delight to use, and occupy vary little space. Ideal for a beginner....

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Yesterday, 07:48 PM

CJ57 replied to a thread Pickle out of date? in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

I agree with Bob, you would not need a flat and half round but the best you can afford. You can get away with budget needle files though at a push

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Yesterday, 03:46 PM

Petal replied to a thread Dremel Question (sorry) in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

The Foredom runs at lower speeds, which is what you need for finishing and polishing work. That's why a Dremel is not good, as it runs much faster. ...

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Yesterday, 02:46 PM

nicks creative stuff replied to a thread Pickle out of date? in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

HI Viki, One tip I have for files is if you have a garden machinery store or outlet nearby it’s well worth checking out chainsaw files. Two shapes...

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