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A few images of James popped up on Instagram today from 1982

https://www.instagram.com/p/CNKUhUhgg22/

Very nice work.

With a piece like this perhaps you could design it so that the joint is positioned hidden under one of the claws.

This is not your everyday wear.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CM7Z3sknWE3

The story that goes along with it is interesting. It was made by Cartier for an Indian Maharaja of Patiala and it went...

Probably got shares in the hearing aid manufacturing companies ;-)

They do provide some background noise ;-) I prefer setting by hand as well l, along with hammer and punch when the need arises.

There are other makes that are similar to the Dremel 290. The Dremel is currently £17.99 on Amazon. You can also add one of the AC power controllers and get much finer control, the dremel is a...

Very nice Dennis, great idea, is it a Mandarin? Does he have a name?

I came across these two videos this morning which seems to be a bit of a coincidence. While the applications is different the principles are the same and temperatures are similar to what is required...

I'll let you get on with it rather than bombard you with questions ;-) I'll leave that until later on in the process :-)

What will you use to support the heating elements?

Looking good.

I'm always interested in self built equipment and tools. I've been thinking about kilns recently. The other area I'm interested in is tig welding. Not enough time in the day!

Me too. Sometimes I also use a polished spitstick occasionally. I find that good magnification helps as well.

Check that the enamel is compatible with metal you are using. Some will react.

If you put a layer of flux on the metal first as long as it covers the metal completely you may be able to put the...

EFColor enamel is not a vitreous enamel I'm not sure you can mix with water but there is an adhesive which can be used(it may be water based). It is a thermoplastic resin so doesn't need a high temp,...

I also came across this post a few days ago but found it difficult to find again.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CLCSD-CFUtu/

The ink used here is gamblin...

There's lots of different ways to apply patina to engraving. I came across a post on Steve Lindsay's engraving forum recently, he was replying to a query which I found interesting.
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Here's an Instagram video from Stephen Goldsmith on one way how to achieve the effect you want.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CIs0Xh2hm9E
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I agree, my self righteous indignation is totally fake but I didn't add an emoji, I don't care whether it's cake or biscuit.

It's a matter of law rather than preference Caroline. McVitie’s proved it in a court of law so that tax could be avoided.

https://www.kerseys.co.uk/jaffa-cakes-cakes-biscuits

Absolutely! A Jaffa cake is not a biscuit.;)

Here is a video which shows the making of a snap box. It's not really a refined catch but it suits the chunky nature of the bracelet.

https://youtu.be/lSE8sTh7ooM

This one shows a cylindrical...

Top right is my favourite as well, although they are all very nice. Plastic is good but metal rocks!:Y::cool:

Thank you Dennis


Thank you Bob, it just takes time to learn with practice and patients, to not give up.


Thank you George, I feel relieved - the first one I did is in the scrap pot!

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This is a ring made from Argentium silver with an engraved leaf pattern. Its a traditional pattern and there are many varieties, I found myself drawn to the more simpler style for this ring. I did a...

Yes I agree.



I think the intrinsic value of the materials dictates how much effort you can charge for generally. If its plastic/resin the punter will not be prepared to pay for artistic...