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Nick well done, I would have lost patience and gone with brazing or welding, but I suppose if you don't have access, there is more than one way to...

It's probably 3D printed in wax, or resin, and cast, You could make a low tech version, by adding tube collets to a strip, which is about 1,0mm too...

Yea. You are absolutely right. We do make holes in some hollow items. But for this item, we have made any hole. Its been working all right as of...

Thanks Dennis and Pearessence, it's great to be able to run things by others on here. I successfully soldered the fichu joint on its side, thanks...

As an easy option it is possible to buy a ready-made all in one brooch bar. You just solder the base to your work.

Hi Rebecca, and welcome to the forum. I will try to answer some of your questions, but come back if I have left something out. 0.5mm is rather...

Yes, Patni an amulet. What interests me is that the general teaching is to make a vent hole or better two, somewhere out of sight, so that when...

Might I just mention, that for smoothing out metal, you need a planishing hammer, which often has one round face and one square face, both slightly...

Hi Dennis I love watching OJA's tutorials but the downside is - I want to try everything!!! Now look what you've done - I'm going to have to...

Hi Razzle, Professionals take great pride in their chasing hammers, their feel and the beauty of the handles. Often they have more than one size,...

hi Dennis, Apologies for the late reply. Yes , I have made it for the public in general. Also thanks for your feedback as always . You are spot...

Thanks, yes I have seen that video a long time ago

It was beautifully shot as a piece of art but not really a teaching video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb2ZCoiOe3k&ab_channel=AlecSteele He is a blacksmith ,he makes some fantastic things. A Damascus axe springs...

There is no link to the video?

What a beautifully filmed and edited video though. To the untrained eye it’s all smoke and mirrors and he makes it look really easy and quick. Aye...

Here is the video referred to, which showcases thousands of pounds worth of specialised equipment, totally unnecessary for this project. The...

Hi Xiao. I have read your intentions nd agree you’ve set yourself a task! You can’t melt aluminium so can remove that particular option If you...

Join a jewellery class. This is an ancient craft and needs to be learned. But making a simple engagement ring, does not need elaborate tools, just...

We had some issues in the past with some people deleting content in a fit of pique (sometimes going back years), trashing some of the conversations...

Thank you so much Peter. I wanted to change the photos & description so thought it better to start from the beginning!

It is done. And I can undo it if that's not the one you meant...

Peter can do it

I don't think you can delete your post, Theresa. But you can cancel it as you have done, or by 'reply'. Dennis.