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Hi Kerrie, I'd echo that a good little hand torch is the best when you're starting out. I've used both of the ones mentioned and I've found them both to be good. I've soldered up to 1.5mm bangles and...

Hi, one other thing comes to mind following from Dennis and Lydia's comment, the depth of colour of the gemstone and to a lesser degree the size may influence how well the it sparkles - specifically...

And I thought I was being indulgent with three ;)

Also, Cousins have some lacquers specifically for brass and used in the clock industry. One of those might work? https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/lacquers-rapid-drying.

Bellore definitely has them, but I'm not sure how the edges are finished. http://www.rashbel.co.uk/gold-filled-disc-8003665?filter_name=goldfill+disc&page=3 . If you give them a call they're usually...

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Thanks James, I'll see if they still make it. Then I can decide between it and a splitter :D.


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Thanks Swage. I'm hesitant to add a second bottle as my workshop is on the second floor of our house, thankfully though I have a balcony so I can keep my bottle outside. I think, though, if I...

Wow, Dennis, I just stumbled across this and he's gorgeous and I love the idea of using gum tragacanth. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks everyone for the very warm welcome and encouragement. I like the idea of transforming my box of shame into a box of serendipity. Though I have to admit, every mistake has been a "learning...

Hi All,

I've a question about setting up two torches on one propane bottle. Theoretically I know it's possible and I've seen a few examples of multiples of the same torch being run off a single...

Hi Everyone,

After lurking on the forum for a while - feeling a bit shy - but benefiting from all the information available, I thought it was only fair to jump in and contribute in some way. I...