not daft! totally agree that it's easier to make a ring bigger rather than smaller :)
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not daft! totally agree that it's easier to make a ring bigger rather than smaller :)
Thanks guys, I agree that sizing in person is the best way. Though I've just had a rather negative experience with a customer who came to see me, I sized a ring she was wearing and I then made her a...
Ok point taken - I think I was too blunt with my earlier comment. My previous thinking was that a customer has to take some responsibility for sending me an accurate ring size - if they're ordering...
Thanks all, all handy tips. I think in this instance I'm going to go with the sizes they gave me and then as Carol says, if they're wrong it's their fault. I've had customers measure their fingers...
So do you think I should just go with the UK sizes they gave me and not worry about whether they line up to other scales or not? As she said 12=L but she wants 12.5 I'll still have to guess that...
Hi all
I'm making some rings for a couple in Kenya - they have had their fingers measured at a local jewellers and have come back with a size 25 or V 1/2 and a 12 or L. The first size is an...
Thanks Alan have messaged you...
Ok, so a possibly dim question but I want it to be clear in my head before I make a recommendation - why is 9ct considered harder/more durable than silver? With...
See I'd assumed that low speed meant polishing with a cloth rather than a motor? It looks like the blue one is roughly equivalent to tripoli? And I'll just carry on using the rouge I've already got...
Your shop looks great Tim! Really good photos and descriptions! One tip - vary your listing titles more. If you start every listing with "ring..." then the only searches you'll get found in is anyone...
I soaked the ring I was working on yesterday and it has eventually come up clean and shiny. Going to buy a cheap kids toothbrush today! :)
That's interesting about the different polishes - I've...
Thanks Caroline, sometimes the simplest methods are the best! And a sonic cleaner is no quicker than a quick scrub with a toothbrush. Off to soak the ring now in hot water...
I'm glad I'm not the...
Ok will try with really hot water. Would a toothbrush not mark the metal/take off the polish?
Tumblers...there's a whole other problem! I find that tumblers leave a pitted effect on the surface of...
Maybe my sonic cleaner isn't very good then as even after quite a few goes there's still polishing compound stuck in there...?
Quick question (hopefully!) - what's the best way to clean a piece after polishing? I find that polishing compound gets stuck in the back of stone settings and in the hallmark which I can't get out....
(oops that was a long reply - sorry!)
Hi Tim
I sell on Etsy and it's been brilliant! I couldn't have got my business where it is today without it. But it does require a fair bit of effort to drive traffic to your shop, especially at...
Thanks James - have been in touch with him and he's replied already :Y:
haha Peter! thanks both - I'll let them know that the falcon might not work or would be very small...
They've told me their budget and can probably afford 9ct white gold - presumably this would mean the engraving is longer lasting?
Hi all,
I've been sent some designs by a customer wants some rings engraving...it looks an interesting project that I'd like to do but I need someone who can engrave as I can't! (yet another thing...
Thanks James, that is interesting. Will have a go.
pearlescence, can you tell me where you get your drill bits from abroad?
Cheers
Thanks all. It sounds like largely I just can't use the bits as much as I thought...and I need to be more patient and clean out swarf, etc :)
How do I learn how to sharpen drill bits? Sounds...
Hiya
I'm currently having two problems:
1. When using very small drill bits (under 1mm) they break and often snap off in the piece of metal I'm working on which is a total pain to try and...
Hah, brilliant, thanks trialuser!!
And thanks Tabby - yes, if a larger head is required & you have a spare then I'm interested! PM me, or email me at victoriajarmanjewellery@gmail.com :)
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Thanks Peter - don't worry if it's load of hassle.
Just to check before I buy - will this be hot enough? http://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/Sievert-Torch-Kit-prcode-999-AKZ1
Cheers