Thank you Dennis I worried that would be the case.
ItÂ’s just the joint between the shank and the setting but I presume it will still cause issues :( iv filed off as much of the solder as possible...
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Thank you Dennis I worried that would be the case.
ItÂ’s just the joint between the shank and the setting but I presume it will still cause issues :( iv filed off as much of the solder as possible...
Hello everyone,
So I made this beautiful 18ct white gold and diamond wedding ring for a friend, it’s polished rhodium plated, all finished. So I was just about to send it off for hallmarking when...
Thank you for your help! Very useful information, a pink gold is better then one that tests as copper and tarnishes faster I guess haha! Thanks again
Hi all!
I want to make some 18ct rose gold to put as detailing on a white gold ring, im a bit tight on money but i have 2g of 22ct yellow sat in my workshop and copper in excess. How many grams of...
Hi everyone,
So im planning on making a 18white gold engagement ring with tapered baguette shoulders, I already have a pair of tapered baguettes currently set in the same style of setting i want to...
Brilliant thanks for the help dennis.
Niamh
thank you dennis xx do you need a trade account to buy from euro mounts? i wanted to buy from stuller as it looked fab but i had no account :(
Hi everyone
Where could i buy a cushion shape setting? thanks
Thank you all!
I had great fun making it! I had tried so many times to cast it in gold but it never worked then I had the brainwave that I needed more gold the diamonds were a fun touch too!
Today i challenged myself!
I made a solid 9ct dragon pendant with 5 gypsy set diamonds, It weighs a heavy 7.7g!!!
But im very pleased with the result considering it was a sand casting effort and...
Hi everyone,
I am having a bit of trouble, I brought a cast mount from cooksons (the x7 2.5mm stone 9ct white eternity ring mount) When it arrived i had to saw the prongs in half because they came...
Hi everyone, I just brought a ultrasonic cleaner and the noise really freaks me out, its so loud and makes me worried it will blow up...
is it meant to sound like this?
Thanks...
Hi Everyone,
So i was getting a little bored of silver, and as i have no money for gold i wanted to make a metal with a soft pink tone that was not gold.
I have mixed 4g of silver, with 3g of...
Thank you all for your advice, you were right, the ingot was too big, i have just successfully rolled enough wire to make 2 rings, although im worried iv rolled the 22ct too thin as it still needs to...
ah no sorry i dont think i explained properly. x
Its not even really thinning like a wire, its flattening the edges of the gold and leaving a raised D shape impression so its looking a bit like a...
Hi everyone,
So i was really desperate to be able to use only recycle materials, so i got myself a cheap little rolling mill for £180 by proops brothers, Its got 7 rollers, 2 plain for sheet, v...
Thanks everyone.
Just a thought, would this work for pave setting and engraving?...
Do i even need a airgraver or assisted graver to pave set? i would like to try and pave set but im on such a budget im just trying to work out how i can afford the things i need to do it, i was...
Yes i thought it looked that way Peter sadly, im just trying to think of an affordable way to have a assisted hand graver really, i wondered about a micromotor and a sharpened anvil point to carve...
Hi everyone,
So iv been having a look around at the best (and affordable when on a budget) assisted hand engraver/stone setting tool.
I thought about the hammer handpeice but have just discovered...
Hi everyone,
I am on the lookout for a foredom power graver all in good working order. (second hand is fine as i cannot afford new). Thanks!
Hi everyone,
I have been making jewellery a number of years and i would really like to try my hand at doing some Pave setting and engraving.
I have a foredom SR pendant motor and wondered about...
Thanks China! I have messaged him! xx
Hi Lance,
i might be interested! x Could you please upload some photos and what is the brand name please? thanks!
Thank tou everyone, I think i might go for the Proops brothers mill as it has a 1 year warranty and the mill will only be for light use so i will see how it does and let you all know for future...