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    I met a group at the Rock Gem & Bead Show in...

    I met a group at the Rock Gem & Bead Show in Musselburgh earlier this year and recall they were based in Leith. I have their card over in my studio but can get the number to you next week if that’s...
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    Stone setting

    This piece (a pendant) was made from recycled silver, 11595hammered and set with s small citrine. I struggled with setting the stone into a piece of tube using a rocker: managed with help from a...
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    Not so much a teardrop - more a long drip...

    Not so much a teardrop - more a long drip [emoji38]


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    11558


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    I’ve just textured the silver using an old rusty...

    I’ve just textured the silver using an old rusty hammer and cut out a teardrop shape - pendant I think [emoji3]


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    Update for you. I’ve managed to hammer the silver...

    Update for you. I’ve managed to hammer the silver thin enough to go through the mill [emoji106] I hammered it about 5 times then annealed it - did this several times. Feel pleased with myself...
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    It’s not that far - we travel along that road...

    It’s not that far - we travel along that road quite often. [emoji4]


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    I’m in Cambus - between Stirling and Alloa. I...

    I’m in Cambus - between Stirling and Alloa. I assumed you had a shop but if you don’t mind, I’d like to say hello. I’d get in touch first - I won’t just turn up. [emoji4]


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    Oh that’s a shame. I’ll maybe pop in and meet you...

    Oh that’s a shame. I’ll maybe pop in and meet you if that would be okay with you.


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    I’ll just need to eat my porridge [emoji38](I’m...

    I’ll just need to eat my porridge [emoji38](I’m Scottish as well - I actually stay not far away from you [emoji4])


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    Thanks. I’ll let you know how I get on. ...

    Thanks. I’ll let you know how I get on.


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    Brilliant [emoji108]I tried hammering the ingot...

    Brilliant [emoji108]I tried hammering the ingot under a piece of wood to avoid dents but that didn’t work even annealing it a few times. I annealed it again and hit it just with a heavy hammer but...
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    Tried that - it didn’t work [emoji3] Sent...

    Tried that - it didn’t work [emoji3]


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    That’s interesting- will look into that....

    That’s interesting- will look into that. [emoji108]Thanks.


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    Thanks for your advice. Update will follow...

    Thanks for your advice. Update will follow [emoji106]


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    I’m not sure of the make as my colleague had it -...

    I’m not sure of the make as my colleague had it - it looks the same as what is still available.



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    11491


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    The ingot mould is adjustable but in length not...

    The ingot mould is adjustable but in length not width.



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    Recycling/melting

    When we set up our studio we bought an ingot mould but find the finished ingots are too thick to go through our rolling mill: the cogs don’t meet. Has anyone else had this problem or can suggest a...
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    Well done [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using...

    Well done [emoji3]


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    Thanks Caroline. There is no stone - I soldered a...

    Thanks Caroline. There is no stone - I soldered a smooth silver disc over a textured one of the same size. I’m not good at sticking to plans!


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    Here is the finished item - textured the silver...

    Here is the finished item - textured the silver and made it into a pendant. 11449]11449[/ATTACH]11449


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    Love the pendant Sent from my iPhone using...

    Love the pendant


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    11434I’ve managed to solder the pieces together....

    11434I’ve managed to solder the pieces together. Not quite finished yet- needs a bit more filing and sanding/polishing especially on the back.


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    Thank you [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using...

    Thank you [emoji4]


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