Thank you both. I thought I had stainless steel shot but turns out I haven't...so for now it will be a case of drying it out every time which is a nuisance but its not too much of an issue for me. I...
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Thank you both. I thought I had stainless steel shot but turns out I haven't...so for now it will be a case of drying it out every time which is a nuisance but its not too much of an issue for me. I...
Hi everyone
I splashed out and got myself a barrel tumbler and it has been worth its weight in gold (excuse the pun). It works a treat but I noticed this morning that some of the shot pieces have...
Hi AntEm :~:
I'm new to silversmithing too and had a whole bunch of questions. No question ever went unanswered (I am going to post another one after this ;) ) and everyone is very knowledgeable...
Hi Dennis
I love watching OJA's tutorials but the downside is - I want to try everything!!!
Now look what you've done - I'm going to have to buy myself one now :rofl:
Many thanks as always.
Hi All. Me again!
I have been watching a lot of online tutorials about how to use and what to do with a chasing/repousse hammer and I quite fancy getting myself one. However, I have what might...
Thank you Ruedeleglise and Caro. Thanks for your kind words.
Over the weekend I had a little play about and I revamped a pendant that I made at one of the workshops. I reworked it into this one...
Mornign Dennis
Thank you for your kind words. I have a 'scrapbook' of designs I like and will use for inspiration.
Yes - I did manage to solder the bangle. This was the first one that I made...
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I am a real beginner at this but thought I'd show you the two first solo pieces I've made (those that I am willing to show anyone at any rate :D). I made the bangle for my friend and the...
Thanks Dennis!
I have found some really good tutorials on You Tube (what did we do before the internet eh?) and have been experimenting a little. I've had some disasters but its all about trial...
Thanks Dennis :">
During my workshops I used both copper and silver during the workshops I attended but since setting myself up at home I have used mainly copper to experiment with. I did also buy...
Here goes with my first question - be gentle with me as I am a complete novice and new to silversmithing. Apologies if it has been asked before - I have looked on here and can't find anything.
I...
Thank you china.
I am familiar with a lot of terminology but sometimes things just seem way over my head. You're right - I 've got to have a bit more confidence.
Hi Dennis
Thank you!
TBH I have been looking through a lot of the posts on here and am a little daunted. People talk about things that I have absolutely no idea about. :'( I know everyone is...
Hi All!
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I have been making beaded jewellery on and off for years but have always wanted to try my hand at making 'proper' jewellery and have a go at silversmithing. I finally took the...