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11-09-2023, 07:09 AM

k29d started a thread Producing stainless steel jump rings at home? in Question Time

Hi I'm new to making jewelry and I particularly like making chainmail. I make my own jump rings by hand out of aluminium wire and I'd like to...

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05-09-2023, 04:50 PM

Bohemianchick23 started a thread Enamelling reds in Question Time

Hello I'm struggling to get transparent reds to fire red. They are a orange brown. I have tried playing around with the temperature, no joy. I tried...

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10-09-2023, 08:29 PM

Susie started a thread A Question about lead in Need Help? Ask the Experts!

I've looked at some of the older posts about using lead in a tobacco tin to do some metal forming. Luckily I popped on here first to see that it is...

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25-09-2023, 06:51 PM

grimaldi started a thread Hello Everyone in Say Hello

Hi there everyone. I am Antony and look forward to being part of the forum. My background is as a commercial sculptor. I sculpt with waxes and...

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15-09-2023, 09:27 AM

Ruedeleglise started a thread A very basic question in Question Time

Will copper taint a. Pickle and b. Taint the shot in a polisher? As sterling silver has a percentage of copper I would have thought not, but better...

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22-09-2023, 01:02 PM

pt18 started a thread Stone sizes in Say Hello

What maximum stone size would anyone recommend to be set in a round wire wire 3mm diameter bangle (gypsy set). Thanks!

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19-09-2023, 11:06 AM

pt18 started a thread Signet in Question Time

Hello I have a customer who wants the engraving changed on their signet. They want to keep the depth i.e. not file off the old engraving. How would...

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02-10-2023, 04:33 PM

Pider started a thread Stonesetting - best books in Gemstones and Gem Setting

Hello, I am hoping for some recommendations for books on stone setting please. Many thanks Pider

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24-09-2023, 12:18 PM

Jojow82 started a thread Over PIckled in Question Time

Hello - I've been searching for help on a pickling problem. I put a piece in, turned it off and left them in by mistake and left the piece in the...

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01-10-2023, 01:29 PM

Ruedeleglise started a thread Anticlastic bangle maker in Question Time

I have made plenty of spinner rings so decided to make a spinner bangle. I bought the “spinner bangle” tool which has been advertised recently and...

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27-09-2023, 02:13 AM

henry lau started a thread hello everyone in Say Hello

Hi there everyone. I am henry lau and look forward to being part of the forum. My background is as a profession manufacturer of Customization...

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Yesterday, 09:48 AM

ps_bond replied to a thread Stonesetting - best books in Gemstones and Gem Setting

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Professional-Stonesetting-Alan-Revere/dp/192956578X And Grether, of course. Most of the setters I know use micromotors...

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02-10-2023, 07:45 PM

Dennis replied to a thread Stonesetting - best books in Gemstones and Gem Setting

The trouble is that stone setting books can repeat information that you already have, so you don't need many. This one is a relatively modern...

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02-10-2023, 08:52 AM

Ruedeleglise replied to a thread Anticlastic bangle maker in Question Time

Thanks Dennis. It appears that I had done it correctly! Well I will have another attempt. My strip was bang on in width and parallel. Don’t think he...

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01-10-2023, 08:14 PM

Dennis replied to a thread Anticlastic bangle maker in Question Time

I wonder whether you have seen this video, David. The secret is to have perfectly parallel sides to your bangle, getting down to check that it is...

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28-09-2023, 09:40 AM

grimaldi replied to a thread Hello Everyone in Say Hello

I take your point with sight. I am going to invest in a Leica A60 stereoscope soon. Expensive, but will be well worth it at the end of the day.

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27-09-2023, 07:26 PM

Dennis replied to a thread Stone sizes in Say Hello

For what you describe, you need deeply set stones, with about a clear mm of metal on each side after setting. Even then 1.25mm stones will be...

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27-09-2023, 03:28 PM

pt18 replied to a thread Stone sizes in Say Hello

Thanks very much! Yep I know round not ideal it's just what they want. What would you recommend for 3.5mm round?

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27-09-2023, 08:59 AM

ps_bond replied to a thread hello everyone in Say Hello

Hi Henry - This forum is for the discussion of hand-made jewellery. Large scale manufacture has no relevance here.

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26-09-2023, 06:49 PM

CJ57 replied to a thread Hello Everyone in Say Hello

I’m pretty long in the tooth myself but wax has not really crossed my path since College in the 70s. It could open up a whole new avenue for me now...

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26-09-2023, 04:01 PM

grimaldi replied to a thread Hello Everyone in Say Hello

Thank you. What I like about wax, is that you can alter a design at will.

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26-09-2023, 03:59 PM

grimaldi replied to a thread Hello Everyone in Say Hello

Thank you, Caroline. I am long in the tooth, hence using wax. I know things are 3D printed now after creating in the computer, but would never stand...

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26-09-2023, 03:57 PM

grimaldi replied to a thread Hello Everyone in Say Hello

Thank you for the warm welcome, Dennis.

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26-09-2023, 09:18 AM

ps_bond replied to a thread Leica A60 Microscope For Sale [SOLD, apparently] in Classifieds

Not happening :) It would be best to update the post, granted. But that's down to the poster, and we get a number who throw an ad in here and...

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26-09-2023, 04:55 AM

Sheen replied to a thread Hello Everyone in Say Hello

Hi Anthony, I'll be interested to see your work. I make pieces in wax too. It's a very artistic medium.

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25-09-2023, 09:49 PM

CJ57 replied to a thread Leica A60 Microscope For Sale [SOLD, apparently] in Classifieds

You have to keep an eye on the date.Posts are usually left for future reference when it’s advice

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25-09-2023, 09:47 PM

CJ57 replied to a thread Hello Everyone in Say Hello

Hi Antony, welcome. Looking forward to seeing some of your work. It has been my intention to do some wax carving, everything to hand now but not the...

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25-09-2023, 07:43 PM

Dennis replied to a thread Hello Everyone in Say Hello

Hi Anthony and welcome to the forum. Dennis.

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25-09-2023, 02:55 PM

grimaldi replied to a thread Leica A60 Microscope For Sale [SOLD, apparently] in Classifieds

Just to save anyone else a wasted phone call, I rang to be told it had gone. Not surprised considering it is over 12 months ago. The lady I spoke to...

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