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The first question in return Caroline, will be flattened how? Presumably in a rolling mill, and if you carefully feed it through slowly and square...

Well annealed but don’t see any recommendations for metal thickness. Mine is a Cooksongold unit. Many thanks I will do a bit of digging as I have had...

One thing you might want to check is if the bangle tool you bought is compatible with the thickness of the metal you're using. Sometimes certain...

One thing you could try is adding silica gel packets to your storage containers. They help absorb moisture and can help prevent tarnishing. Also,...

I'd recommend going with the sweat soldering method using extra easy paste solder. It should help you fix the damaged area without risking...

It can be really handy for tasks that require both hands and close-up work, like crafting or soldering. Personally, I found ones with adjustable LED...

Thankyou Jules, a client can really push a maker to a new level

I'll do that Dennis. I've ordered a selection of piano wire, copper round and square tube and will have a play. Once I'm happy with it, I'll...

That is absolutely gorgeous Sheena!!! It has been lovely seeing all the progress shots too.

Those were the days Dennis. I loved them and would spend ages and ages reading threads, learning, posting and generally enjoying myself. However,...

Thank you Peter. When you are next in contact, please send her my regards. Dennis.

Nic had personal issues that caused her some upheaval, but she's safe & happy in Cornwall these days. I keep trying to tempt her back to silver, but...

Sad broken thread with just a few working links. Those were the days when when we had three or four posts a day. I wonder where Murano Silver is...

Would loved to have se3n the video but it seems it is « now unavailable » Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thanks Caroline and Dennis. It was out of my comfort zone. I find it surprising that I actually made it.

That's a splendid ring Sheena and it could become a family heirloom.

That’s a bonnie ring Sheena, it’s turned out really well

Some photos of the making process. It turned out better than I could have imagined. It's quite weighty but within acceptable levels I believe. Maybe...

Yes that's a great relief, but also a lot learned for next time.

I tried to get the stone to sit flat but unfortuneatly it wouldn't, so eventually using a rod I pushed the stone out. Then I sanded the top of the...

Well, we will see who it is the legal responsible, including myself if I didn´t do what I supposed to do from the beginning. In any case I just...

Well, small cabs are known to flip over under pressure, so you definitely need a flat ledge to support them. Some suggestions: 1.Try get the cab...

It was all going so well. Got everything positioned and soldered down, the backplate oxidised, the main stone set. But coming to the three tube...

Don't now much abut them Jules, but you need to get a cheap plated one online, and cut it open to see how it works.

I'm confused! When you look at the tube half that has the 'spring' in, you only have a 'u' part of the spring showing through the hole in the middle...

Compression springs in stainless steel are relatively cheap to buy from dedicated spring companies, but a nightmare to choose from their extensive...

I’ve pinched springs out of redundant pens before … I’ve made do by making small springs out of stainless steel wire previously. A wire called piano...

I'm just bumping this back out there, but does anyone have any springy suggestions please? many thanks xx