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Mine won’t be quite vintage or maybe it is but not as vintage as the couple I have somewhere that have perished innards. I wouldn’t imagine it’s...

One of the participants on a fb forum said she hadn’t seen the edit so you have to wonder. It’s like ceramicists say that the pottery show gives a...

I haven't been on here for ages but came to see what you all thought. It was nice living vicariously through others making but I was horrified by...

Well well. I have a Schaefer pen which was a 21st birthday present as well. I think I know where it is! I remember the two friends whose present it...

I might be able to give you advice on it if you let me know the model. A friend of mine runs a shop that solely deals with old and collectible...

I’ll have to look into that Bob I think I got it for my 21st which was a long time ago!

Caroline you can change the nib on 99% of fountain pens,

How satisfying to use your own pen. Very lovely I’ve got so used to using a computer my writing is now illegible unless I use a drawing pen and I...

Thanks Caroline! Yes, it's all pierced and far from perfect. It took what felt like an eternity! But the pen has been in daily (diary) use for...

I can't comment on the firescoff as I have never used it, don't think it should have that result, although I do recommend and use Boric acid as...

Looking good Geoffrey, fountain pens seem to be having a bit of a resurgence, I get some strange looks and comments when I use a fountain pen in...

Hello Geoffrey welcome. Your prototype pen looks wonderful. Did you saw pierce the silver yourself or buy it like that? Caroline

The best way to avoid firescale is to avoid intense hot spots, by reducing the air to your torch, keeping it moving and working in a darkened area so...

You are so right Dennis. Online is ok, but seeing jewellery and maker in the flesh is always better. xx

Hey Sure Thank you for your feedback. That's a great feedback for me . My next video will be better for sure. Thank you so much

Hi Jules, good to hear from you. I have always enjoyed high end craft shows, from Goldsmiths hall, to Old Chelsea Town Hall and Made, which is held...

Thank you Jules. Duly noted.

Thanks for posting the link Dennis; I had a quick look and there were a few interesting designs. How do you think it compares to previous years?

Why don't you have a go at the processes involved by making it in copper first, setting a cz? You can make as many mistakes as you like and its far...

Dear Patni, You have shown us quite a few interesting videos from your workshop, so I dont want to appear overcritical. However this one shows...

In general when you make silver rings, you ensure that any claws are stout enough to secure the stone and hardening is unnecessary, beyond the act of...

Hi WD, and welcome to the forum. You can flame the interfaces until they are just runny, and press together until cool, or if only a small addition...

It depends as Peter said if you’re confident with a file and if that confidence stretches to something with a motor! Also matching each side if you...

Well done Laurie, seeking and then following good advice always helps

Or rotary tools. If you are thinking of thinning the sides too, leave them at least 1.0mm thick. Dennis.