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  1. Thread: textured ring

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    textured ring

    Textured ring with added patination with the design based upon the North Wales slate industry
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    Thanks for the info, I didn't realise I've been...

    Thanks for the info, I didn't realise I've been practising depletion gilding until I looked it up! I think it's worth getting a piece of reflections to try out to see what it's like & I'll put a matt...
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    I'm also interested in this kind of online sales...

    I'm also interested in this kind of online sales but the volume of jewellery on etsy is off putting. Has anyone used Jewel Street yet?
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    reflections & finish

    I want to use reflections for my acid etch pendants. The pendants can't really be cleaned after manufacturer due to inclusions of seed pearls. An intrinsic part of the design is the matt whiteness...
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    Happy birthday George, I've found post it notes...

    Happy birthday George, I've found post it notes placed strategically around the house, the fridge, kettle & bathroom can work!

    I got so soppy and cried when I saw it set off in Cornwall that I...
  6. Thread: Palladium

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    3613 The groove is cut & after shaping a...

    3613

    The groove is cut & after shaping a graver to suit I have done the undercut too. I've annealed the gold wire -18ct hb yellow- to a good red but it feels very springy still, I've also left it...
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    These are so beautiful Tabby, the sinous diamonds...

    These are so beautiful Tabby, the sinous diamonds contrasting between the two opals are gorgeous. Are they pave set?,thats the next setting I want to have a go at.

    I'm yearning after uncut...
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    I didn't realise that workshops could be such...

    I didn't realise that workshops could be such 'clean' rooms Kwant to warrant such an outfit! must take the dustpan & brush to mine more often.

    Neve, if you find you need to anneal your aluminium...
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    it looks really good, wear it with pride & well...

    it looks really good, wear it with pride & well done

    Sarah :)
  10. Thread: wedding bands

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    They are 1mm, I practiced on CZ to improve my...

    They are 1mm, I practiced on CZ to improve my setting. I posted a picture last year of the 1st flush setting I'd done & these are better. I used my magnifiying 'binoculars' and making glasses to...
  11. Thread: wedding bands

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    Thanks guys, your comments are so kind & once...

    Thanks guys,

    your comments are so kind & once I've completed the next one I'll post an image.

    Sarah
  12. Thread: wedding bands

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    wedding bands

    I've finished my daughter's wedding & engagement band in 18ct white gold and am quietly pleased. Its the first time I've worked with a precious metal other than silver.

    The cut line represents...
  13. Thread: Palladium

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    Thanks Vernon, thats a good tip, it was difficult...

    Thanks Vernon, thats a good tip, it was difficult trying to get the wire in place as it just keep bouncing out & awkward trying to bind it all together. I'll go and try it & it should stay in place...
  14. Thread: Palladium

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    I've got more questions, has anyone inlaid gold...

    I've got more questions, has anyone inlaid gold into palladium?

    Can a gold solder can be used for a successfull joint with palladium as I've read that cadmium free solders should not be used...
  15. Thread: Palladium

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    Thanks Dennis, I got so bogged down with reading...

    Thanks Dennis, I got so bogged down with reading books I forgot Google & Ganoskin!!!!
    Thanks Julian for the hall marking info

    Sarah :)
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    I think it's worth making one out of thick copper...

    I think it's worth making one out of thick copper wire, like earthing cable, just to get a feel for how it works and save the silver for the final one.
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    The only type of soldering that wouldn't need a...

    The only type of soldering that wouldn't need a pickle to remove oxide would be lead soldering & that wouldn't be ideal.
    Is there any way you could use a cold connection?
  18. Thread: Palladium

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    Palladium

    I'm making a wedding band out of Palladium sheet & it will have an 18ct 1mm yellow wire inlaid into the sheet to represent contour lines of some peaks in Snowdonia.

    I've been reading up on...
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    Its surprising how rusty I've become by not...

    Its surprising how rusty I've become by not making anything for a few years, I definately need to practice more. Does anyone use nylon nosed pliers? I've been thinking of investing in some to prevent...
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    Awh thanks Dennis, I know when making anything...

    Awh thanks Dennis,

    I know when making anything I always think that could be better if .....

    everything was done in small steps, you can always take it away but you can't stick it back on! all...
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    What are your thoughts?

    Hi everyone,

    I've completed a couple of rings for Christmas and am easing myself back into to making when I am able to use my hands. I've got sketch books and head full of ideas that I want to...
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    Hya Dennis, I've seen a picture of the golf ball...

    Hya Dennis,
    I've seen a picture of the golf ball pusher and think I'll make one of those as it should fit well in my hand. I could do with tweaking the shape of the pushers face too. It's just a...
  23. Thread: hellloooo

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    Thanks for the stone sites, I'll have definately...

    Thanks for the stone sites, I'll have definately have a look. I'm going to the spring fair at the NEC next year too so that should be pretty exciting to see and look.
    My dogs are a handful after...
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    Hya Dennis, I've got 3 stones set in a piece of...

    Hya Dennis,
    I've got 3 stones set in a piece of guilding metal I've been using, I've cooked dinner and done lots of washing up, I'm pleased to say they are all in-situ and non have been swallowed!...
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    I don't know if this is helpful but I've seen a...

    I don't know if this is helpful but I've seen a bottle jack set in an angle iron frame that was used as a press, probably in a Jinks Mcgrath book

    sarah
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