Hello, I wonder if you could advise what you think the best engraving tool is for metal? I was thinking of learning to engrave letters and also some simple designs. I've read mixed reviews about the...
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Hello, I wonder if you could advise what you think the best engraving tool is for metal? I was thinking of learning to engrave letters and also some simple designs. I've read mixed reviews about the...
oh - didn't do that!! ok many thanks!
Well I've used the miro mesh and Brasso and Silvo and it is lovely and shiny but the scratches are still there. Do I just need to keep repeating over and over until they go?
Yes, now I think of it, I think I read somewhere that Brasso is coarser and therefore better for the scratches. Will get them today. Really excited about trying them out. I want my jewellery...
What is the difference between Brasso and Silvo? Also, is there any 'right' way polish fine sterling silver trace chain??
Micro-Mesh cloths now ordered.
fantastic advice thank you so much - I'm glad I didn't rush in and click the BUY IT NOW on the Dremel tool!! Another 'early days' habit curbed!
many thanks - would this suit the purpose?
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Hello, Would be grateful for your advice.
Am making id bracelets using fine chain and skinny Argentium silver strip for personalising with metal hand stamps e.g. names, etc.
How do I make the...
thank you Stacey! You don't know how good it feels to have an answer on this!
Hello,
To cut a long story short I began making bead jewellery using a variety of different beads. I've now decided to close that business down (it hardly every really got started. It was just a...
Hi Dennis, yes thank you I have just realised this to be the case myself after looking on CG - :-)
thanks, Dennis.
Hi, Can anyone recommend a reputable supplier of raw brass chain - either in this country or abroad?
many thanks
Hi, Can you solder silver filled jump rings?
many thanks, LB
I'm thinking of setting a workshop to make silver jewellery but the only place I have is our garage. There is a good solid work bench already in there, it's right along the back wall.
There are no...
Is it possible to make brushed aluminium shiny without machinery - basically by hand? If so, how is it done?
many thanks :-)
Does anyone know where I can get hypoallergenic aluminium book mark/rectangle blanks? Or even just someone in the UK that sells this either as a sheet or cut to size?
many thanks
:-)
They look so lovely. I love bezel settings. It inspires me to do try something similar.
Stunningly beautiful!
wow! I love that!
I've just discovered locking jump rings - but the smallest gauge I can find in this country are 20 gauge which I believe is about .81mm not 0.5mm as recommended above.
Would this size fit into my...
I'm looking at fine chains to make minimalist name bracelets and have been advised that the jump ring I would need would be 3mm in diameter with a gauge of .5mm. The description reads 'open and ready...
that's great many thanks.
Hello, Can anyone recommend a reputable supplier that sells 1mm round silver filled wire?
many thanks