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I use Lamp black powder ( I do not know if it is true Lamp black) because I have it (Inherited from my father a little goes a long way) although any artist supply will will have a suitable pigment in...

Enamel, would be the most long lasting I can think of otherwise dyed epoxy e.g. Araldite, same process fill valleys and smooth off the hills

Quality gas equipment is inherently safe, it is how we treat them that determines how dangerous things are, you could fit a safety cut off valve I have never bothered the main thing is to make sure...

If you use Silicone I would suggest that use a neutral variety, (the type use for mirrors is neutral) the standard version may affect the metal.

I use one of this type to pick up small stones Pearls etc https://www.craftonline.com.au/products/sb-marvy-jewel-picker-tool

some years ago when I made up a set of 8 silver boxes I used a set of these https://www.micromark.com/Mini-4-Corner-Clamps-1-2-Inch-x-1-2-Inch-to-5-Inch-x-5-Inch-Capacity
I tried to find them, but...

1. Dull red.
2. Neutral.
3. I use pickle, after a few seconds cooling, I tend not quench anything instantly.
4. Clean and polish as with any other precious metal.

I have to admit I have never photographed a single pearl on a white background it is a challenge I will have to take up I will let you know the results either way.

Well done I think everyone likes Otters the Japanese keep them as pets from what I have seen on you tube I don't if they need some type of permit.

I have Swedish made Lindstrom 8160 not technically flush cutters but near enough I have been using them for 10 years, I have only replaced one spring in that time.

If you have a disc cutter it also allows you to cut discs from your recycled scrap.

That is my point if your background turned grey inside the camera either you did something wrong or your camera is faulty or you need a better camera

Then you have the other type of Photographer ( such as myself ) who likes their photos natural and unadulterated with Photoshop, any one can take a rubbish photo and make it look good with photoshop...

Do some of research with coin dealers first, I can't speak for the UK, although in Australia the sovereigns would almost certainly be worth more than the gold value.

Natural light e.g. sun light through a window or light box, a camera with quality macro ability, plus the back ground can influence the final result.

I have friend in QLD she makes jewellery for a living and has had the earlier version of this for years and is very happy with it. ...

Have look at this with one exception use anything but 3in one (I hate the stuff)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDsefCS3U9g
You can modify the non clamping types but these days you can get the...

That stuff is buyer beware alright Dennis "certified" who buy the Milkman

Very big contrast 1.30 pm and 37 deg don't think I will be breaking out the ice skates.

Sounds as though rather than make a piece you just want assemble from ready made parts, excuse me if I am wrong, the words Emerald and "wouldn't be too expensive do not go together unless they are...

The Birmingham Assay office made made mine, plus they did a excellent job and for what I consider a reasonable price.

Liver of Sulphur is what I use, just don't use it in the house, I get it from a chemical supplier less cost than a jewellers supply, probably the same over there

Black Mold yes that is what synthetic Citric acid is made from

Look up Aspergillus Niger, you may be surprised.

Depends on the type of brushed finish, are you seeking to have the grain in one direction or just a matt finish, for a matt finish a aggressive Scotch bright type wheel will do the job, to have the...