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    Thanks Josef! Would you recommend using the same...

    Thanks Josef! Would you recommend using the same carat of new gold to the old?
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    Using sentimental 9ct gold

    Hello all - I wonder if I could pick your collective brains, please?

    I'm about to take on a commission for a simple pendant to be made, for sentimental reasons, from 2 x 9ct rings (hallmarked and...
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    Yes, I have exactly the same hammer as the one...

    Yes, I have exactly the same hammer as the one that James linked to. It's super light and you really don't need much weight to get the effect that you're looking for. Just keep hammering round the...
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    I've made lots of rings similar to what you're...

    I've made lots of rings similar to what you're describing Faith, and I start a full size smaller than what I need the finished ring to be. Here's an example:
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    Sorry Pat, I should have made that a bit clearer...

    Sorry Pat, I should have made that a bit clearer - I was referring to tumbling with ceramics, as mentioned in the original post. I can't imagine steel shot would do too much to it if the pins are...
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    I would be a little wary of tumbling seaglass, as...

    I would be a little wary of tumbling seaglass, as you are bound to alter the texture and look of it. How much will depend on your media and length of tumbling. There are lot of people selling tumbled...
  7. Hi silvermagpie, I don't find that tumbling...

    Hi silvermagpie,

    I don't find that tumbling my pieces hardens them enough for my liking. For your choker, I would take a nylon or seasoned rawhide hammer to it on a steel block. Tap lightly, and...
  8. It's beautiful! Your determination to improve and...

    It's beautiful! Your determination to improve and succeed is really inspiring - well done Sam.
  9. They're stunning, Lauren - you always impress me...

    They're stunning, Lauren - you always impress me with your wax skills!
  10. James, I feel like I've just had an epiphany...

    James, I feel like I've just had an epiphany reading this! I wasn't taught that way, yet it makes perfect sense. I'll try it out tomorrow and report back!
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    After similar problems, I have had better luck...

    After similar problems, I have had better luck with my home tumbler by replacing the mixed shot with tiny, 2mm ball bearing style shot. Small enough to get in the nooks and crannies but no noticeable...
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    Those particular ones were bought from a company...

    Those particular ones were bought from a company in Germany called Wildcat, before the body piercing "boom". As you've no doubt found out Dennis, they can be picked up quite reasonably these days!
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    Body jewellery supply shops are a good source of...

    Body jewellery supply shops are a good source of circlip pliers that are designed not to scratch metal. I already owned this pair (they are used for opening captive bead and segment rings) and they...
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    I really like the idea of this! Here is my 1...

    I really like the idea of this!

    Here is my 1 hour wonder, made from 2 lengths of 1mm wire I'd cut too short for something else (measure twice, cut once as my dad would say - lesson learnt!) I...
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    I have the exact same one, Wallace! I love that I...

    I have the exact same one, Wallace! I love that I can see clearly when things are ready to come out without having to fish around, and it's got a nice, small footprint too.
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    I'm now using the Cooksons safety pickle in a...

    I'm now using the Cooksons safety pickle in a tiny 1 litre slow cooker but when I first began making at home, I pickled in a ramekin of white vinegar with a teaspoon of sea salt added to it. When...
  17. There is an excellent tutorial on lynda.com that...

    There is an excellent tutorial on lynda.com that I watched yesterday about shooting jewellery, and I picked up some great tips (including home made light box) from it - everything just clicked into...
  18. I'm a student at Sheffield College (pretty much...

    I'm a student at Sheffield College (pretty much next door to the assay office) and we can send work in through the college to be assayed and marked without needing our own sponsor mark.
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    Is there any reason why you couldn't / shouldn't...

    Is there any reason why you couldn't / shouldn't make the impression directly into the clay?
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    That's stunning Dennis, and what a kind,...

    That's stunning Dennis, and what a kind, thoughtful gift! I'm sure it will be very much appreciated.
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    Ah, thank you James - it definitely does give a...

    Ah, thank you James - it definitely does give a brilliant finish. I think I'll leave it a while before I let myself loose with a scorper though!
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    Hi James, I'm just starting to practice bezel...

    Hi James,

    I'm just starting to practice bezel settings and am intrigued by your comment - I wonder if you could elaborate please, or maybe show an example?

    Jayne
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    Do you do any casting Pat? I save all my scraps...

    Do you do any casting Pat? I save all my scraps and filings to melt down with new casting grain. I've also done some little freeform "nugget" pendants made by just melting a few scraps together on my...
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    I spent most of yesterday drilling seaglass and...

    I spent most of yesterday drilling seaglass and can confirm that the advice above is all spot on!

    http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/17/16fe1cc6606bc8fb5639e31d9c7b4886.jpg

    The only thing I...
  25. Wonderful! Can't wait to see the results and I am...

    Wonderful! Can't wait to see the results and I am definitely interested in purchasing a pair if you'll have them for sale.
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