Thank you both
Great tip Peter I shall remember that one!
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Thank you both
Great tip Peter I shall remember that one!
Hi
Could anyone recommend the best place to buy the blue PNP paper for etching in the UK please.
Also - can you feed the paper through the printer more than once? ie if you don't use a whole...
Hi.
Would you mind sharing roughly how much your annual premium was for the home insurance?
Thanks
Would any of these be suitable?
http://www.jewellersequipment.co.uk/displaysnecklace.html#neckleather
Flat curb maybe?
www.cooksongold.com/Loose-Chain/Sterling-Silver-5.5mm-Flat-Filed---Curb-Loose-prcode-WVD-N00
This one is very similar to the one I have
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5226559.htm
Because I tend to make small items, I don't need much pickle so only have an inch or so...
I use a very cheap, small slow cooker - perfect for keeping it warm when working. All I needed to do was tape the metal bits round the edge of the lid. It has worked for several years so far.
I have :) a mill is on its way to me.
I have tried several times to create a claw setting for faceted stones and I'm not doing very well!
for this attempt I have created a tapered collet to which I have soldered four claws. I haven't...
I'm fairly inexperienced too, but I'll try to help!
I only use strip solder, (I have tried paste but couldn't get on with it). What I do is:
Create the jump ring and make sure it is closed...
Hi. I've sent you a PM re the rolling mill :)
Thank you both, those tips are really helpful :)
Next challenge is to try a square one!
Hi all
I've just made this silver box. it is a long way from perfect and I'm trying to learn to make the next one better.
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When cutting the lid from the main body - I'm...
Hi Lily
I'm registered with Sheffield too - I do just what you have described in using a plastic takeaway tub. I tape a business card on to the top of the tub too.
I group things of the same...
Thank you both, that is really helpful :)
Hi
I have a commission to make a tie slide - was going to do it from scratch, but then saw these:
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That is some great info thank you.
I will look at adding the mandrel to my next order and love the idea of using a cotton bud!
Thanks all - I think I'll have to try some sandpaper on a cocktail stick or similar - the ID is only 6mm so don't think the others will fit !
Thanks for the suggestions.
Hi all.
I challenged myself to make a miniature tankard from material in my scrap pot. I'm pretty pleased with it, but one thing I can't work out is how to polish the interior.
It has been...
Thank you - it was a learning curve!
Biker chick here ! I'd wear them, I think they are fab. I like the idea of a colour contrast between the spring and the rest of the piece.
Here is my entry for this month's competition:
A cuff bangle, made with sterling silver with three silver flowers and finished with a hammered texture. My biggest challenge for this was trying to...
I'm registered with Sheffield and the last time I sent in anything it was for 20 items.
The invoice for hallmarking was £18.50 (ex VAT) (the minimum charge for silver)
This didn't seem too...
Hi - my entry for this month.....
These cuff links were a commission. My customer wanted heart shaped cuff links with intertwined initials in copper wire. The initials were to look hand written....
Thanks both - that is really helpful :)