Barbara - what lengths did you order for this ring strengtheners? I'd like to give it a go, if that's okay with you.
Barbara - what lengths did you order for this ring strengtheners? I'd like to give it a go, if that's okay with you.
Di x
They only do fine silver sheet at a maximum of 30cm by 15cm - so I usually buy a strip 30cm long and 4mm, 6mm or 1cm wide (depending on what width rings I fancy making. You can get 5 rings out of a 30cm strip - unless you are making for BIG men - and get a little bit left over (which I am planning to use for earrings or some such thing when I get a few pieces together). Idiot that I am - I somehow managed to order 15cm lengths....sigh...It must be my age!!!
It does take a bit of practice to fuse the rings neatly - I haven't tried using them unfused although I guess it would work as the pmc would support the ring and the ring support the pmc - up to a point anyway!! And obviously - soldering with 925 solder would leave a potentially tarnishing line on the inside of the ring - I don't think it affects the hallmarking quality though - but I would have to check that... Anyway I think the fusing of the ring will make the whole thing stronger ...so ...practice makes perfect!!
Of course I don't mind you 'playing' Di,...so long as you don't end up too good at it!!.
Have fun!!
Last edited by Solunar Silver Studio; 11-08-2009 at 02:26 PM. Reason: Fancied a 'slap on the head' smilie!!
Ahh poor me here in Ireland getting stung for postage the whole time (boo hoo) what do i get ????????
looks like I managed to miss that one!
At least it means there's still a wee bit of money in my bank account - for now anyway!
I just gasped with excitement thinking it was a freepost weekend coming up
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese!
here I am!
Nic x
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Missed it by 10 mins.
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