Thank you Josef. I don't have a ring stretcher, just another thing I have to buy. Your suggestion sounds like the simplest solution. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Josef. I don't have a ring stretcher, just another thing I have to buy. Your suggestion sounds like the simplest solution. Thanks for sharing.
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This sounds like a excellent method, and makes complete sense. Thanks a ton.
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I have just been commissioned to create a ring like the included photo. Silver flat band with a 3 mm central strip of 9ct gold. I have figured a few ways I could do this:
such as creating two...
I started to follow that jeweller and she is recommending from .5mm to 1mm above the curve. I've been using between 2mm and 4 mm . I get anxiety thinking of a .5 mm bezel. I'm still going to try it....
Well I'll be trying soon . It will be interesting. Thanks for the comment.
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Great idea. I'm going to use that. Why not use the polymorph to form the bearer structure then the backing plate could be flat. Probably a lot better than some fillers jewellers use.
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I found the original and she recommended 1mm above the beginning of the curve , which doesn't seem like a lot to me .I have the feeling it depends on the profile of the stone. So ultimately it comes...
Thanks. I can't read it but I will try and find the original.
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Yes, I wouldn't consider cutting away excess bezel.
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I really appreciate the sound advice. I am still at the stage where I'm afraid of having my bezel to low and no being able to catch the stone. I'm basically guessing and I know theoretically a...
Ok, these will be on my shopping list.
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Great, thanks for your answer.
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Hello all. I'm wondering what shape and size of hand graver I should use to clean up bezel edges, like this ring (made from brass)or earring. I mainly work in silver now and this part of my making...
Is this normal. The cone itself was very wide when I bought it but I just thought it was a new type. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200916/b7c32f649735be022f1f897ba6bd4c18.jpg
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This is a very good point I hadn't even considered. I will have a look for vermeil chain to see if my budget allows. Thanks for the heads-up!
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[QUOTE=CJ57;103348]I think there might be a few options to look at in this page
Thanks. I finally found a company in Turkey.
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Thanks for the advice. I can't use silver and solid gold would be totally overkill. It must be gold plated or something similar in color which would last a reasonable amount of time. I'm aware on the...
Thank you. However this doesn't help.
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I just discovered that the links of the extender chain I recently bought from ebay aren't even soldered together! Can someone recommend a chain I can use. They appear to be sold in groups of precut...
Damn I just ordered some liver of sulfur. Oh well it wasn't expensive and the maker said there were some custom chemicals added so it still might work. Thanks.
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Thank you. Looks like this will work.
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Thanks I appreciate your advice. I'll do my research on those suggest.
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Hello all. I just made this ring today using permanent marker. I know there must be a more permanent solution. Any ideas? The metal is brass....