Thanks everyone for your insights! I'm still on the fence with the difference options. I like the safe ideas - taking stone out and remaking bezel or turning the band into an adjustable. The large...
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Thanks everyone for your insights! I'm still on the fence with the difference options. I like the safe ideas - taking stone out and remaking bezel or turning the band into an adjustable. The large...
Thanks Aurarius! I was hoping avoid unsetting the stone. It's in a bezel that I closed by hammering. Also, I don't know how to open a bezel without ruining it (yet?)
My girlfriend works at a...
I have a sterling silver with quartz ring that I've made about a half size to big. The size was perfect, but before setting the stone I stupidly double-checked the fit on a hot and humid day and...
Is there a plug-in you use for focus stacking or do you do it manually? I want to spend the least amount of time in the computer. I did stacking manually a few times and I wanted to cry. I'm not...
I figure most people wouldn't have experience with it but I wanted to ask, on the chance that someone here is also into photography. My aim is to assemble a little permanent rig. Once a piece is...
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Does anyone have experience shooting jewellery with tilt-shift using bellows? Specifically the old nikon PB-4 bellows. I just bought one and it's amazing but I'm looking for a good...
Thanks for your insight Dennis!
I have a large air acetylene torch. In fact, I suspect the tip is too big and after some research and reading the book "Soldering Demystified" I'm wanting to...
I've been asked by a friend to help him make his own wedding band. I've never soldered gold, only gold-filled. Today he came over and I gave him a quick tutorial and talked him through making two...
Thanks, I just registered an account!
Yes, metalsmith, that is very helpful and those links are great. Thank you!
Dennis, your moonstone pieces are awesome! I've seen the AE Ward site but will revisit it now. Looking at a map, it...
Thanks Dennis! I've been meaning to make a ground and polished edged needle file. You mentioned it before and I've been slacking on it. I will grab some copper sheet and wire for practice too,...
October/Halloween is by far my most favorite time of year!
I made this pinky ring for my girlfriend on Oct 1st and rushed it over that night.
This is my first attempt at flush setting and...
I finally finished this thing yesterday. THANKS everyone for the ideas! Having the dark behind the stone gave it really nice "depth" I think.
I learned many things from it. I ended up remaking...
Thanks Dennis, I welcome comments or criticism of any kind! My only aim for the moment is to get better. I just started this year. I'm not 100% sure yet but it's possible I'd pursue this as a...
My other show & tell was encouraging and helpful. Here are a few other things I made earlier this the summer. With each one I make at least one dumb mistake but I'm learning! All of them were...
This is awesome and thoughtful! Hope you are well soon.
Thanks Audrey, that's interesting!
Thanks Dennis and Nick! I will definitely post a picture when I finish. I'm going to try the permanent marker first. But also going to buy some patina for the rest of the piece and other things. ...
Awesome. I have a ton of old machinist needle files. I will experiment. Thanks!
Thanks guys!
Dennis, when filing the edge, what file do you use and do you protect the stone somehow? When you say file the edge, do you mean to round out the right angle of the bezel strip...
Thanks for the ideas!
I do have some good permanent markers I could try. I liked the idea of black felt but I'm worried that water or something else might creep through the bezel over time? ...
my first show and tell... be honest and unmerciful! Any sort of criticism is helpful to me.
The split band was attempt for something else. I messed up joining the two bands(on the part you...
Hello,
I started making a silver ring with a faceted rainbow moonstone set "upside-down" in a bezel with an open back - the table laying flush on the finger.
I put the stone down on a black...
Thanks pearlescence! There ended up being ZERO actual gem dealers this time! At least, not the kind I was hoping for. It was all beads and findings and pre-made junky stuff. Endless rows of it!...
Thanks guys! I will definitely be approaching it with a different perspective than before. I'm very glad I posted, I'm leaving for the show right now!
Steve, my budget is slightly lower than...