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    2mm letter stamps

    I'm after a 2mm letter stamp set that is just basic uppercase block letters. Cookson don't sell one so would someone be able to recommend an alternative place to go for one? I've checked Palmers but...
  2. Thread: Delft Casting

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    Thanks all. I'm going to bite the bullet and buy...

    Thanks all. I'm going to bite the bullet and buy a set!
  3. Thread: Delft Casting

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    Thanks Dennis. I'm not sure what undercut means?

    Thanks Dennis. I'm not sure what undercut means?
  4. Thread: Delft Casting

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    Delft Casting

    I have done some cuttle fish casting recently and am now thinking of getting the Delft casting kit. The main things I'd like to cast are small shells to then solder on to bigger items. Would the...
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    Foot pedal for dremel

    My dremel tool broke so I have replaced it with a dremel 4000 and flexishaft. I understand that I can use a foot pedal with this set up? Would appreciate some advice of which foot pedal would be...
  6. Thread: Cat litter!!

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    Oh, and the tippex? Do you just cover previously...

    Oh, and the tippex? Do you just cover previously soldered joins? Wash off before pickling or straight into the pickle?
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    Ok thanks. I'll take a look at titanium clips....

    Ok thanks. I'll take a look at titanium clips. I've not heard of them before!
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    Cat litter!!

    I've heard that a certain type of cat litter can be mixed into a paste and then used to secure pieces in for soldering. Has anyone used cat litter for this and if so, what type. Not owning a cat my...
  9. Thread: Durston c80

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    Well I never! Turns out Durston are just up the...

    Well I never! Turns out Durston are just up the road from me! Just waiting to hear back whether I can buy one directly from them!
  10. Thread: Durston c80

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    Thanks for the advice. Cookson can't sell me an...

    Thanks for the advice. Cookson can't sell me an F80 but are happy for me to return at no cost and get a refund. I am trying to find somewhere to buy the F80 from but can not find a uk seller. ...
  11. Thread: Durston c80

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    That looks perfect! I can't see it on the...

    That looks perfect! I can't see it on the cooksons website though and not sure where else I could buy it from for a similar price?
  12. Thread: Durston c80

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    Can you buy replacement flat rollers for a...

    Can you buy replacement flat rollers for a Durston?
  13. Thread: Durston c80

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    Durston c80

    So I have been contemplating treating myself to a rolling mill for quite sometime and have been saving the pennies. Last night I hastily ordered the c80 mill so take advantage of the free delivery....
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    Joins on reticulated ring

    Are there any tricks to hiding the join on a reticulated ring? Obviously filing the surface would ruin the texture but I'm finding, as the edges are all slightly different profiles, that the join...
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    I am inclined to get a refillable torch as I...

    I am inclined to get a refillable torch as I found the go system quite bulky in the hand. So would the max torch and/or the dremel versaflame be an upgrade in power and heat from the micro torch...
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    I'll be taking the tips on board for my next...

    I'll be taking the tips on board for my next piece.
    Another questions regarding reticulation.....I have a micro torch at the moment which came included in cooksons solder kit. I'm finding it hard to...
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    Thanks Dennis! Some brilliant tips for the...

    Thanks Dennis!
    Some brilliant tips for the future on this occasion a slightly larger piece of solder seemed to fll the gaps ok . I as surprised as there wasn't a lot of contact between the bee land...
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    Soldering bezel to reticulated surface

    I'm just about to attept this for the first time. Thing is..how do I solder the bezel to an uneven surface?
    Any tips appreciated
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    I have some lovely pieces I collected on a beach...

    I have some lovely pieces I collected on a beach in Wales.



    Thanks Alan. Some great tips and I will get some of the drill bits to try. I have plenty of glass to play about with so will...
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    How to drill sea glass?

    What is the best way to drill holes in sea glass? I believe it has to be done underwater? I have a dremel that is mains powered so I'm wondering how this can be very safe?
    What drill bit should I be...
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    In relation to the thread topic. I used a wire...

    In relation to the thread topic. I used a wire brush and now the silver has just gone a dull tarnished colour after just a few weeks. Why would this be?
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    Would they work ok with a dremel?

    Would they work ok with a dremel?
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    Great! Thanks for all your suggestions. I have...

    Great!
    Thanks for all your suggestions. I have some steel wool and some yellow radials so will try these first. I'm quite new to texturing my pieces as up until now I've been focusing on as bright...
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    Giving silver a dull brushed effect

    What is the most effective way of doing this?
    I've tried with a wire brush but the result looks scratchy and messy.
  25. Thread: Cabochon ring

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    So let me get this right. If I'm soldering a...

    So let me get this right. If I'm soldering a bezel on to a wide band ring, do I make a compete bezel cup with a base before I solder it on to the band or do I solder the bezel ring straight on to...
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