Thanks for that Lydia, thats exactly what i want to make! May I ask what size bead wire you used as I know there are a few different sizes available. So you just cut the ball off at the join and...
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Thanks for that Lydia, thats exactly what i want to make! May I ask what size bead wire you used as I know there are a few different sizes available. So you just cut the ball off at the join and...
Interesting! I would NEVER have figured that out by myself, thank you so much I will check out this beaded wire you speak of :)
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I'm not after how to "string" beads onto wire to make a bead ring, obviously thats pretty straight forward ;)
But I've seen this pic of a ring and I love it and would love to try to make...
Thanks for your advice everyone! :)
I think you were right it was that I did'nt have enough heat. I'm using a charcoal block and I followed the insturctions on this video:...
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Ive searched the other threads on this forum but I can't seem to find the answer for a bangle.
I have successfully soldered rings closed using solder paste and I have no problems with...
thanks fo erthe replies, I will find an alternative :)
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I've been using PMC3 and torch firing the pieces. Does anyone know if its possible to torch fire a PMC3 piece about 1" by 1" with a 5 point diamond set in it? It would only really be fired...
thanks for all your suggestions, I think I'll try the strip idea first and go down the list ;)
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Does anyone know how to make the pmc tube thats in this video? The position in the video 4932at 1:41 is when they show the tube that has been cut in half and used as a bail. I've googled and...
thanks for all your suggestions. I have made interlocking rings with wire before but the type of rings I wanted to make are more as a pendant style and I was wanting to make some nice patterns and...
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So I haven't actually used PMC before but I have something in mind that I want to make with it but am trying to figure out if its a difficult thing and whether I should bother buying all the...
Ok thanks for your replies, i will push the metal stamps into the clay before firing :)
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Im interested in experimenting with PMC. Just wondering if I have to have a kiln to fire it or can firing be done with a torch if i'm just making pendants?
Also can PMC be stamped on with...
Sorry if this is a really stupid question but can anyone tell me if this bench grinder with flex shaft...
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I think I'm pretty confident with soldering silver - making rings, pendants etc. I use silver solder paste.
My question is, do you solder gold the same way as you solder silver using gold...
oops sorry silly me jsut saw the link that you posted Dennis.. I'll check it out :)
Hi and thank you for your replies. Yes I do believe it is done in clay. My question is how do you make a stamp of that exact handwriting or picture to stamp it into the clay? That part baffles me
Dennis,
Your photos look lovely! I wish I could get my photos to look like that. I've been using black card, I might try white card and see how that goes. Thanks!
I have taken a few photos of my pieces but they look matt and dull in the photos and I can't quite figure out how to capture the almost mirror-like shine the pieces have. Any tips on how I can do...
Thanks Medusa, I'll have a hunt around on the forum :)
Aww thanks! :<3:
I have fallen in love with handwriting jewelry! the idea of being able to wear your loved ones handwriting all the time, I just love it!
Does anyone know how to or know of any tutorials or books...
Hi Everyone thanks for your help. I was trying to make a more "3D" version so wanted it to be heavier than a flat circle cut out of sheet metal. I am still using the fine silver but I believe I can...
Thank you all so much for your help. Look what you all helped me learn to make...4668
Thank you sooo much! :D :D
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I've been googling how to do this but I can't find it anywhere, perhaps I'm not typing in the name of the "technique" as I'm searching for "how to embed a crystal on a sterling silver charm". ...