Originally Posted by
Dennis
Yes, they are beautiful, but too labour intensive. As Deb has said, you could get them mass produced by a laser cutting service and the jump ring soldered on, or even reproduced in multiples, including the ring, by a caster.
That said, seeing an example of your work you might be disappointed with what others turn out for you.
Finishing could be done in a tumbler with stainless steel shot and tumbling compound. A 3lb barrel would probably accommodate 50.
You would use round shot and satellites, but leave out the needles, because needles included to reach awkward corners, will also put tiny pinpricks on the surface.
I have not used a magnetic polisher, but they have only fine needles, whizzed around by a rotating magnet in the base. I am told that pinpricks are not a problem with these, and the action is faster. Dennis.
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