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    Where do people buy jumprings?

    My son has decided to start making chainmail bracelets so I would like to find somewhere that supplies the best value stirling silver jumprings 18 g 3.5, 5 and 6 ID and twisted 3.5 ID. Suggestions...
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    Have you kept the nitric acid in a well sealed...

    Have you kept the nitric acid in a well sealed container, as I believe it tends to be hygroscopic, drawing moisture out of the atmosphere and thereby diluting itself.
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    You're very welcome, Meriah. Glad to be of...

    You're very welcome, Meriah. Glad to be of service.
    Al
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    http://www.redtapechallenge.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/h...

    http://www.redtapechallenge.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/hallmarking/

    So - has everyone who has commented here, viewed this post on the forum or received an email from their own assay office done the...
  5. Thread: raku glaze

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    Wonder if these might help you as they seem to do...

    Wonder if these might help you as they seem to do metal bead racks for raku kilns...http://www.ceramatech.co.uk/6.html
  6. Thread: Kilns!!

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    With PMC/ACS being the price it is now I would...

    With PMC/ACS being the price it is now I would advise saving up for a controllable kiln to minimise accidents. Google search 'pmc firing data' and you will get a lot of info on the 'how to fire'...
  7. Thread: In a pickle!

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    Don't pickle your fine silver though, it doesn't...

    Don't pickle your fine silver though, it doesn't need it and PMC won't thank you for it
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    Thanks for your reply Julie. That was pretty much...

    Thanks for your reply Julie. That was pretty much the way I read it. I just wanted someone else to agree with me! I have read all through Kate's site and many others and they do say a digital...
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    Anyone know about copper electroforming?

    Not sure if I am in the right section as I am asking about something a bit off of mainstream. I am looking into electroforming copper onto glass and ceramic beads and the like and am trying to get a...
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    Thank you for that information Peter and Faith. ...

    Thank you for that information Peter and Faith. It might be worth giving it a whirl then!
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    Reflections silver...any feedback?

    I have just been looking at the range of Reflections silver and was wondering if anyone has worked with it and how it compares to Argentium. Has anyone tried (hot) enameling it? Generally any...
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    Edinburgh Assay Office (and possibly others)...

    Edinburgh Assay Office (and possibly others) charge to unwrap individually wrapped items. To avoid paying this extra charge I was told by them to lay all items of the same metal standard (eg 925...
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    Great ideas as usual Dennis. Cheers!

    Great ideas as usual Dennis. Cheers!
  14. Thread: Roller chain

    by PureGold
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    Could possibly be a rolo chain see the...

    Could possibly be a rolo chain see the illustration and info at Recognizing Popular Jewelry Chains
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    Always brilliant tips from you! Takes mental note...

    Always brilliant tips from you! Takes mental note of super glue and mini hairdrier - Cheers! Great buckle btw.
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    Once everything is in place and as you want it...

    Once everything is in place and as you want it try binding wire across the circle of the bangle in a few places and twisted securely which should hold everything tightly in place.
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    Men's Brains, Women's Brains *link removed ~...

    Men's Brains, Women's Brains
    *link removed ~ site with spam banners*
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    So long as you are working from the same printout...

    So long as you are working from the same printout as the ones you send out it doesn't matter if they are a bit inaccurate. You just work your ring to the one they indicate on the sheet. Of course you...
  19. Thread: Leather cuffs

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    A couple of suggestions SNAP FASTENERS our...

    A couple of suggestions

    SNAP FASTENERS our part snap Nickel plated rust free brass setting tools packs snap fasteners
    Tandy Leather Factory - Snaps
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    I've had a quick try to see if it would work and...

    I've had a quick try to see if it would work and it seems to work with my earrings. Cut a small piece 1cm or less off a drinking straw and slide it over the earwire down towards the beads. If you...
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    I can't afford most of your kit but I will be...

    I can't afford most of your kit but I will be making myself an eye level piercing support ( I can just about afford the ply wood!) What a brilliant idea!
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    Huge list of free tutorials

    Found a huge list of free tutorials so thought i'd share. Mainly beading but also chain maille, metal clay and others. Not looked at many but seem to be for all levels of ability. This is the link ...
  23. Thread: Glass Clay!

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    You might be interested in this site Kaiser...

    You might be interested in this site Kaiser Design Studio which shows how it can be used with metal clay.
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    Have tried to help but seems it can't pass...

    Have tried to help but seems it can't pass through 'customs'! In case it doesn't appear here is the info without the links. I suggested Palmers for sterling silver. Empire Beads for other metals.
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    Suggest here if you want sterling silver ...

    Suggest here if you want sterling silver Sterling Silver Findings > Sterling Silver Chain Ends also has other findings for ball chain
    or here if you want other metals and effects Ball Chain...
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