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    Dennis, thanks so much! That was sort of the...

    Dennis, thanks so much! That was sort of the conclusion I had come to but it's a difficult one to explain when they're asking specifically! Part of the reason they ask is because the item has some...
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    Properties of 9ct vs 18ct gold

    Hello!

    I mainly work with sterling silver, but have one piece I make from 9ct gold. I have had a customer ask me specifically whether 9ct or 18ct is 'harder' or 'stronger' than the other. There is...
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    haha whats your plan? Just to solder straight...

    haha whats your plan? Just to solder straight into a cup?

    I've also never used epoxy so don't know how well that would hold up to moving parts.

    Let me know how you go!
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    How to make snake chain tassel?

    Hi everyone,

    I'm puzzled as to how to create an idea I have in my head. The best way to describe it is a snake chain tassel. Here is a pic that best describes what I want (my finished item won't...
  5. Yes it is a shame you can't buy the tools...

    Yes it is a shame you can't buy the tools individually! I thought about buying a set of six but it's hard to figure out what you would use in advance. Which number range
    set did you buy?
  6. Wax tools - anyone used wolf precision wax carving tools?

    Hi, has anyone used wolf precision wax carving tools? I was thinking about investing in some but not sure! I make small animals from wax block, would be nice to have some more flexibility in...
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    Moulds of natural items from nature

    Hi everyone,

    I'd like to get a few silicone moulds made from nature-sourced items but I'm wondering how sturdy each item has to be? Does anyone have any experience? I presume I can get a nut or...
  8. Hallmarking - is there a difference in price between the offices?

    Hi everyone

    Has anyone got any info on which hallmarking office is cheaper? I know they have the price lists but as I have no experience with it I am finding it difficult to figure out which...
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    I see what you mean mizgeorge. Gold filled is...

    I see what you mean mizgeorge. Gold filled is also a lot easier to come across.

    Do either of you have experience of plating pendants like these? Interested to know what your experience was like...
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    Hi Pearlesence. I didn't realise I would need to...

    Hi Pearlesence. I didn't realise I would need to plate the stag's chain until I had already done it to be honest. Is gold vermeil generally accepted to be more hard wearing than gold filled then? I...
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    Oh forgot to say these are the silver versions. I...

    Oh forgot to say these are the silver versions. I am actually using gold filled and rose gold filled chains and jump rings on the ones I am having plated.
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    Plating price query and recommendations

    Hi everyone

    I have had two very different price estimations for plating in gold and rose gold. What do you think based on what you have sent off before? And who do you use that you would...
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    Hi both, thanks so much for getting back to me. I...

    Hi both, thanks so much for getting back to me. I don't think most of the defects are in the moulds as there's differences between castings. Some have defects some don't. I've taken some pictures to...
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    Casting defects - what is tolerable?

    Hi,

    I recently had some silicone moulds made from some masters, and just got my first lot of castings back from them. I'm not really sure what to expect. Are defects expected? Some have some...
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    Thanks soo much again Dennis! I want to make sure...

    Thanks soo much again Dennis! I want to make sure I have everything planned properly and that I go down the best routes, so I really appreciate you responding to my questions :)

    I'll put in the...
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    Bale jump rings before or after casting?

    Hi,

    When attaching jump ring bales onto the actual pendant, do people tend to do this on the master or after casting each item from the mold? It would be easier to do it before so you only do it...
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    That's interesting, thanks Dennis. So do you...

    That's interesting, thanks Dennis. So do you advise solid gold or rose gold chains?
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    Plating necklaces in gold

    Hi everyone - I'm new here and will likely have a few questions!

    When you send a pendant to be gold plated for example, do you send it along with the necklace chain so the colour matches?

    I'm...
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