That sounds like heaven to me.
I'm so over the grey damp cold and miserable weather here and longing for some sun. I'm OK up to around 40C but then I do wilt and seek the AC
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That sounds like heaven to me.
I'm so over the grey damp cold and miserable weather here and longing for some sun. I'm OK up to around 40C but then I do wilt and seek the AC
I took advice from Hamilton Gas on which burner to use on my own Sievert for this
They recommended the 8179 which fits on the same neck as the jewellers tip but has 8x the heat output. It's not as...
I have just ordered a new one which I plan to keep in a plastic bag with some damp kitchen paper to see if that help
Everyone seems to be complaining about the syringes drying out now.
I've been chipping mine out of the syringe myself this week. I've never used the long applicator thing but just squeezed a...
I use the Flogas brand as that's what the local scrappy sells- they still do smaller sizes. Mine is 9kg
Why has that never occurred to me.....#-o
The bracelet dies are actually dead easy to use and give a great result. Much easier than shot plates. They are actually one of my best sellers!.
I've used them with up to 2mm thick wire using a...
Hello!
I also got into silversmithing more seriously during covid. Well had to pass the time somehow...
I don't think that one has gears does it?
You may find it hard work to use.
I have a slightly larger Durstan with gearing and it still gives me a bit of a workout at times. I should probably...
Thank you Dennis!
Solstice blessings to everyone
Fabulous Dennis - thank you. Yes it will be by rolling mill and I'll be roping in my assistant to help keep it straight!
Had I known I was going to take up jewellery making I might have paid more attention to certain parts of my maths lessons!
Is there a formula for working out how much longer a piece of wire will...
I've broken several of those headband magnifiers.... I live and work in an old cottage and I forget that the doors are so low when I push them up and go in search of a cup of tea!
What's working...
I wondered if they were the fake hallmarks designed to impress your guests with how rich you were when you weren't really!
Usually though there are makers initials on them which lets you track...
It never has for me. I use the same pickle and polishing shot for everything, cooper, silver and mixed metal pieces.
Thank you but I'm none the wiser.
Google tells me there are several chemicals that can be used for this.
What were the chemicals you were using?
I have the Sievert and love it (and am also effectively a one eyed silversmith as I lack binocular vision!)
If you choose Sievert, then buy from Hamilton Gas rather than Cooksons (will that get me...
Well I'm now slightly less freaked out by glass enamelling.
I initially made the mistake of watching an American video where the demonstrator started out with safety. Must have safety glasses and...
I am looking to add some colour to my silver work but I don't have time or the head space to master a complicated art at the moment. I really only want to do some simple colour blocks at the moment....
In that case the bangle die would only make the spinner ring for you.
You are also limited to 2mm wide wire if you hammer it. Now I have a press I'm going to try a heavier wire and see what...
I love my bangle die! This is the type of bangle it produces. For anticlastic though I have to use a stake.
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Does it have to be Calor?
I use Flogas and they do a 4.5kg butane cylinder.
How are you getting on with the ring die? I bought one this week. I tried it with a hammer and ended up with a totally mangled ring as it moved between each hammer stroke. I was very unimpressed.
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I had a go.
I used 233mm and got an internal diameter of 70mm using 2mm round copper wire. I wasn't spot on with my measuring but close enough