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  1. Thread: Fire

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    Fire

    I hope everyone is okay - I saw the chimney go up from the Jewellery School and it looked pretty scary, so I hope all is okay considering.
    =:-O
  2. Thread: Etching

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    Etching

    Hi everyone, I thought I'd share this article I found on the Art Jewelery web site as I think it sounds like an excellent way to etch without going to all the risk of using nitric acid. Essential...
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    Bezels and Colletts

    Hi, is there any chance you could include in the descriptions what size stones would fit the bezels and colletts (apologise if I mis-spelt, I can never remember the correct way :D ) - I have a number...
  4. Thread: Etching

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    nail varnish

    Hi, I've always used good old ordinary nail varnish, what us girls put on our nails. That always works for me.
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    Recommended book

    Try "Spellbinding " from Spellbound Beads in Lichfield. There's a good variety of designs from beginner to advanced and they are all lovely. I have done several and they're superb.:cool:
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    Blog Problems

    Hi, I am trying to post a blog to let people know about a wonderful beading book I have found but in spite of numerous attempts cannot see how I can do it. So, does anyone have any advice for me,...
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    Thanks that is really useful. I shall be...

    Thanks that is really useful. I shall be adopting those practices as my tools are so precious to me.
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    Hi Emma, Thanks for your super comments -...

    Hi Emma, Thanks for your super comments - receiving these really gives me a boost because after finishing my first year at HND I didn't feel I was as good as I thought I was. Anyway, the first ring...
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    Hi Petal, thanks for your lovely comments, so...

    Hi Petal, thanks for your lovely comments, so here's my answer. The necklace is made up of mainly peyote stitch, with the central 'spine' of it being a combination of double and single. This gives...
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    Stones

    The stone on the second is London Blue Topaz, courtesy of Cooksons. I just love the colour too.
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    Another tip

    One I recently saw is to use the sticky edge of a postit note. You place the stone on a flat surface then wrap the postit sticky edge round. The paper sticks to the stone and itself so you can...
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    Thanks

    I shall certainly give that a go, I have quite a few punches, so it'll be my mission to do at least two a day! Thanks again.
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    Thanks everyone . . . .

    Cheers for all the really encouraging comments, it is really appreciated. The stone in the first ring is amber, and is the first I have made (other than the one for a uni project and the other one...
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    Some of my work

    I have only just come back to creating jewellery in silver and copper, or whatever else would look good, so what do people think of these? Any constructive comments are welcome, and I look forward...
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    Cleaning Old Tools

    Hi, I hope this is the right forum category for my question, so I apologise if it isn't (I'm new to this one!). I have some old doming punches which are rather rusty, so need cleaning. So, my...
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