Thanks Dennis, yes there are lots of other options, but I really wanted to work out how to make my own magnetic clasp. Cooksons don't sell magnets specifically for jewellery making nor can I find any...
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Thanks Dennis, yes there are lots of other options, but I really wanted to work out how to make my own magnetic clasp. Cooksons don't sell magnets specifically for jewellery making nor can I find any...
Hi,
I am making a bespoke argentium silver clasp and it needs to be magnetic. It will be used for a 6mm flat leather bracelet, which needs to fit snuggly around the wrist, hence the magnetic closure...
Thanks again Dennis!
That's a brilliant idea Dennis, thank you, I don't know why I haven't thought of that!
Nat
It's because I will need to plate a large stone setting in the centre of the choker otherwise the tarnish will be visible through the stone. And if I plate the setting only then the colours of the...
Thank you for the explanation. It's because I'm setting an 18ct aquamarine in the centre of it and will need to plate the setting anyway as silver tarnishes and this will be visible through the...
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I would like to plate a sterling silver choker with platinum, so contacted F Sinclair and they emailed back with quotes. However they mentioned either Palnic or Palnic and rhodium plating. I...
Thank you both for your answers. It was just the way I've seen it done, but will try in the original layer as per your suggestions. Thanks again!
Hi,
I will be experimenting with enamelling and have a question, please. I will be wet packing the enamel into a formed recess shape in my sterling silver pendant that has been cast specifically for...
Thank you very much. It would be useful to know what properties all these alloys have so that a good choice can be made when purchasing. I might call Cooksons. Thank you for explaining.
Nat
Evening,
What do DF and HB letters mean when describing yellow gold wire please?
Thank you.
Nat
Thank you.
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Does anyone know the exact composition of the above solder, please? Thank you.
Nat
Thank you Dennis. I never had to use anti-flux before, but felt this particular piece needed it due to intricate pattern that would be impossible to clean. I tried to wash the rouge off the way you...
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I'm painting powdered rouge onto my silver to restrict the flow of solder. How do I clean my silver after soldering, please? Is it safe to stick it all into my pickle as I think the rouge...
Hi, I wondered if anyone has experience using this lamp: Multi Magnification Led Bench Lamp 5 Type from Cooksons. How good is it and is it good when doing piercing work or will I be hitting the light...
Thank you very much Dennis!
I have a piece of wood and would like to print/press the texture of its surface in some way onto my silver, but I don't want to cast the entire piece piece of wood due to its large size. One...
Thank you very much Dennis for the detailed advice!
Nat
I'm making silver rivets for the first time. Is there a way of making smooth edges, please? Also - what and how do I use Bush burr riveting wheel for, please? Thanks very much!
Nat
Thank you, yes many people say that.
Thank you for your advice!
Hi there,
I know most jewellers use a ball shaped block vice for stone setting and engraving of small jewellery pieces, rings in particular. But I have also spoken to a couple of jewellers who have...