There is no chance of sounding preachy.
I had two attempts before getting back to the laptop to see your reply. The first attempt was a total failure as I think there was to much solder and the...
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There is no chance of sounding preachy.
I had two attempts before getting back to the laptop to see your reply. The first attempt was a total failure as I think there was to much solder and the...
I have decided to have a go at soldering today and being the tender age of 48 have never really soldered anything so I jave set up my work station by putting my watch repair thing that are not needed...
Does this patternhave a name or just a random pattern? Thank you
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I am just starting out and would like to make a ring for a special friend. I am not running before I can walk and would like some advice on the best way to practice soldering.
I have just watched...
Cheers David
Just looking on the net now to see what tools I can add.
Ive spent hours trying to put a balance wheel in place hahaha
Thanks for the advice and links.
I am pretty sure I bought that book. Time to dig it out 😉
Hi
Been here before then got distracted with work and now I am looking to pick up where I left off, as a total and utter beginner.
Would like to make a basic ring and then just build up from that...
I know that many of you produce your own pieces and from what I have seen are very nice designs. Do you have a niche market (steam punk etc) or do you sell to all markets?
Do you supplement your...
Hi Nick
Thanks for the idea. I think Dennis has linked to your build thread and is certainly food for thought. Will let you know what I decide and how I get on. Do you mind if I "replicate" your...
First off, all the best for the new year and your business.
I have been a little preoccupied with my day job, birthday and having to buy a new car, but I am back to start my first project.
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Thanks for the correction.
I paid £15 for it. Bit too much or about right?
One of the places I like to visit is Dagfield Antiques in Nantwich Cheshire and it's is a few hours of scannig every item in every warehouse. I love it. I picked up a sterling silver money clip and a...
Happy New Year to everyone. Hopefully I will get to know more of you as the year goes on and hopefully I will gain some valuable hints and tips and pointers in the right direction.
Andy
Thanks for the pointers Dennis.
My book arrived today and I am very happy with it, so again thank you for the link. Best £1 spent :)
Found a used copy on the supplied link for a £1 so hopefully I will receive it lol
Thanks again for the effort
I have a spare room to convert into a studio, so should keep me busy for a while....
I have decided I want to try my hand at a ring in copper. They make it look sooooooo easy on YouTube lol What tools will I need? If you have the time, could you please link it to the Cookson's...
It is a very interesting point you make, so I would say "No"
you are not hijacking.
Thanks again for the input Peter. I never knew there was so much legislation.
Thanks for the replies
So basically, if I am selling an item I have made that contains 1gm of gold and I describe it as gold, it has to be hallmarked, but if it is just for me, I do not?
I have...
If you create a piece of gold jewellery, are you legally required to hallmark it? How do you do this? Do you stamp it yourself or the Assay office?
Thanks Dennis. This was going to be my next question, about using copper to practice on until I am competent enough to use the good stuff
Thanks for the sigh of relief. It will be a while yet before I buy any, but curiocity etc etc.
I just looked at the intial price on the summery page rather than looking at the full description.
I have been looking at some YouTube videos by Andrew Berry and one of his was creating a silver ring using a D shape strip. It was very interesting and wondered how much a strip of Silver or gold...
Thanks for the links and advice
Should keep me going for a while
I would like to make anything at the moment. I would be very happy if I could get a leather Bolo bracelet made that I can wear just so I can say "I made that" lol, but eventually I would like to make...
I want to start of with something basic like a Bolo bracelet. I also have a few ideas of how to change the design a little by wanting to experiment with different materials.
As I said, I am a total...