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Hi Rachel,

I have recently got a quote from this guy, who is very quick to respond and has good reviews on his store

https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/TheSupplyGuy?ref=pr_shop_more

for a custom...

Hi everyone,

I find this site amazing for advice & I am a beginner so go easy on me:-) I am working on a pair of (0.8mm silver/brass sheet) half circle earrings with the ear post soldered on the...

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Just a little update since I have received and used the micro mesh. It really works great, it turns a piece into shop quality! There are still a couple of scratches that are visible but I...

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Thank you dennis! That is what I was hoping to hear. I am looking for a high shine, clean finish & if the micro mesh can potentiality do the job without the tumbler that is fantastic (because...

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Just another question, when I have used the micro mesh is that it polished and finished? Or should the pieces be put in the tumbler after?? I have the micro mesh on order so haven't had a...

Hi Dennis,

Thank you so much for your advice! had a few notes taken from a similar query on the forum and micro mesh was mentioned so I will get some asap .

Thanks again & have a great weekend!...

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I have a couple of pieces I am working on as a beginner (self-taught) and one of my projects is making earrings from sheet metal. I am using brass sheet metal (0.7mm) and cutting various sizes...

Hi Dennis,

Thanks for your help:-)

Cheers,

Michelle

Hi Dennis,

I was so busy over the weekend I didn't get a chance to come back online. I went to take pictures as suggested last week and then I realised that I have a magnifier which shows up every...

Hi Joyerico & Dennis,

I will take some pictures , I do have a bridge camera & should be able to get some upclose pictures. Pictures to follow!Thanks for responding to my questions!

Michelle

Hi Everyone,

I have been working on some pieces for a while now and feel like I am finally starting to make some progress! Compared to the queries on the forum, I am working on the basics and hope...

Thanks for the tips Enigma & Dennis:-) I have signed up for a free trial with atthebench.com and think I will buy membership as it really has a library full of knowledge that I can definitely learn...

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Trialuser....thank you! I have not heard of Andrew berry before and I managed to source the two videos (as recommended) on the at the bench website, will definitely sign up for a trial & it is...

Hi Dennis,

Thank you for your advice! Much appreciated!

Thanks,

Michelle

Hi Guys,

I am looking for advice on how to make a really "simple" wishbone ring from 1.5/2mm silver wire, basically like the photo below. From what I have gathered the method is to solder the wire...

Hi Ceri,

Apologies in taking so long to reply with thanks! I printed off your advice and have been working using this method. It is working so much better thank you!

Best wishes,

Michelle

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I am working hard on practicing my soldering technique & one of the projects I have given myself is to work on a pair of silver double loop/hoop earrings as allows me to solder various...

Hi Dennis,

Apologies, I totally forgot to check my computer re: responses. Thank you so much for such a detailed answer! I really appreciated it & realise now how wrong I had it !

Thank you,
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I have started to work with silver and would love to make a ring or earrings with this type of "nugget" detail in silver. I have melted down scraps to form a ball shape but I can't seem to...

Thank you James! I will order them today:-) I would really appreciate it Caroline & Enigma if you can let me know how you get on?

Thank you all so much for your help:-)

Michelle

Hi Dennis,

I really appreciate your tips and advice! All I could find before was tutorials on basic hoops with no earring posts so you have been a huge help to me:-)

Thank you :-)

Michelle

Hi guys,

A total newbie here, I have just started working with silver and would love to get some advice on how I can make these type of hoop earrings with ear posts? Is it as simple as just...