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    There is no chance of sounding preachy. I had...

    There is no chance of sounding preachy.

    I had two attempts before getting back to the laptop to see your reply. The first attempt was a total failure as I think there was to much solder and the...
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    First ever attempt at soldering

    I have decided to have a go at soldering today and being the tender age of 48 have never really soldered anything so I jave set up my work station by putting my watch repair thing that are not needed...
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    Can anyone identify this ring pattern please?

    Does this patternhave a name or just a random pattern? Thank you

    12804
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    Soldering for beginners

    I am just starting out and would like to make a ring for a special friend. I am not running before I can walk and would like some advice on the best way to practice soldering.

    I have just watched...
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    Cheers David Just looking on the net now to...

    Cheers David

    Just looking on the net now to see what tools I can add.

    Ive spent hours trying to put a balance wheel in place hahaha
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    Thanks for the advice and links. I am pretty...

    Thanks for the advice and links.

    I am pretty sure I bought that book. Time to dig it out 😉
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    Saying "Hello" again

    Hi
    Been here before then got distracted with work and now I am looking to pick up where I left off, as a total and utter beginner.

    Would like to make a basic ring and then just build up from that...
  8. Thread: Business model

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    Business model

    I know that many of you produce your own pieces and from what I have seen are very nice designs. Do you have a niche market (steam punk etc) or do you sell to all markets?

    Do you supplement your...
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    Hi Nick Thanks for the idea. I think Dennis...

    Hi Nick

    Thanks for the idea. I think Dennis has linked to your build thread and is certainly food for thought. Will let you know what I decide and how I get on. Do you mind if I "replicate" your...
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    DIY Jewellers desk

    First off, all the best for the new year and your business.

    I have been a little preoccupied with my day job, birthday and having to buy a new car, but I am back to start my first project.
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    Thanks for the correction. I paid £15 for it....

    Thanks for the correction.
    I paid £15 for it. Bit too much or about right?
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    New years day and my favorite place was open

    One of the places I like to visit is Dagfield Antiques in Nantwich Cheshire and it's is a few hours of scannig every item in every warehouse. I love it. I picked up a sterling silver money clip and a...
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    Happy New Year to everyone. Hopefully I will get...

    Happy New Year to everyone. Hopefully I will get to know more of you as the year goes on and hopefully I will gain some valuable hints and tips and pointers in the right direction.

    Andy
  14. Thread: Tools

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    Thanks for the pointers Dennis. My book...

    Thanks for the pointers Dennis.

    My book arrived today and I am very happy with it, so again thank you for the link. Best £1 spent :)
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    Found a used copy on the supplied link for a £1...

    Found a used copy on the supplied link for a £1 so hopefully I will receive it lol

    Thanks again for the effort

    I have a spare room to convert into a studio, so should keep me busy for a while....
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    I have decided I want to try my hand at a ring in...

    I have decided I want to try my hand at a ring in copper. They make it look sooooooo easy on YouTube lol What tools will I need? If you have the time, could you please link it to the Cookson's...
  17. Thread: Hallmarks

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    It is a very interesting point you make, so I...

    It is a very interesting point you make, so I would say "No"
    you are not hijacking.

    Thanks again for the input Peter. I never knew there was so much legislation.
  18. Thread: Hallmarks

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    Thanks for the replies So basically, if I am...

    Thanks for the replies

    So basically, if I am selling an item I have made that contains 1gm of gold and I describe it as gold, it has to be hallmarked, but if it is just for me, I do not?

    I have...
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    Hallmarks

    If you create a piece of gold jewellery, are you legally required to hallmark it? How do you do this? Do you stamp it yourself or the Assay office?
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    Thanks Dennis. This was going to be my next...

    Thanks Dennis. This was going to be my next question, about using copper to practice on until I am competent enough to use the good stuff
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    Thanks for the sigh of relief. It will be a while...

    Thanks for the sigh of relief. It will be a while yet before I buy any, but curiocity etc etc.

    I just looked at the intial price on the summery page rather than looking at the full description.
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    Prices of materials

    I have been looking at some YouTube videos by Andrew Berry and one of his was creating a silver ring using a D shape strip. It was very interesting and wondered how much a strip of Silver or gold...
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    Thanks for the links and advice Should keep me...

    Thanks for the links and advice

    Should keep me going for a while
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    I would like to make anything at the moment. I...

    I would like to make anything at the moment. I would be very happy if I could get a leather Bolo bracelet made that I can wear just so I can say "I made that" lol, but eventually I would like to make...
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    I want to start of with something basic like a...

    I want to start of with something basic like a Bolo bracelet. I also have a few ideas of how to change the design a little by wanting to experiment with different materials.
    As I said, I am a total...
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