Very pretty Annabel! Its seems that we have a multi-talented bunch in here. Actually the guy who got me started in silversmithing used to always say 'its all...
Yes, I agree. It is "all one craft" and one thing either leads to or compliments another. The key is to always keep learning and creating something new. And...
How did you solder your gold filled pendants? I have gold filled but am
chicken. ... From: Annabel Date: 26/10/2009 11:03:36 AM To: filigree@yahoogroups.com ...
Thinking of lapidiary and stained glass, there was a couple at the Gem and Mineral club in Pretoria who made boxes and lampshades from thinly sliced stone...
Hi Matilda I'm trying to get to grips with powdered solder that I've made by just filing down some normal solder that I melted from sheet into a lump (fun!)....
Don't be surprised when it takes more than one try to get everything all soldered as needed. And of course make sure your flame is always pillowy soft, that's...
First you must look at your wire and decide if you are willing to loose it. :) Start with a very small simple design to practice with. I use 16 gauge round...
Wow, I wish that I could have seen that! Annabel ... and Mineral club in Pretoria who made boxes and lampshades from thinly sliced stone slabs and joined them...
Well I have the solder paste that works with gold-filled. Do you buff it up
the same way you do the sterling? Trish ... From: Annabel Date: 26/10/2009 2:06:50...
There are no set laws or rules. This is how I clean and polish my jewelry after trying different techniques. It gives me more control over the final result....
I am buying an air-acetyelin (however you spellit), order placed with Rio Grande. I ordered the Silver Smith torch, not the little smith. When it comes to...
Matilda, Good thing you're getting a new torch. Oxy-acetylene is much more appropriate for welding than delicate jewelry making. I think you'll be much...
Hi Matilda For most of my small work, I use a 'micro torch' that uses butane. They are sometimes sold as chef's torches for creme brulee and such-like. They...
I do occasionally use the oxy-acetylene setup for jewelry... I've had a few truly obstinate pieces -- not the filigree part! -- that the extra heat helped on....
Hi all I've added my latest attempt to my album. It used a combination of tightly coiled fine silver filler wires and densely packed scrolls. I found this...
WOW that is beautiful! The bracelet is very nice. I can see why it needed a lot of heat, and was challenging. I have never seen the thumb ring, I am...
Thanks Jerri. There's another pic in my album of how I wear that thumb ring. I have to say a big thank you to Lisa for her advice on the fine silver that...
That's not an "attempt" at all. It is a Beautiful and original work of filigree jewellry! Well done! Annabel ... tightly coiled fine silver filler wires and...
It is so beautiful! And inspiring! Are the rings hard to do? What do you use
to bend etc.? Trish ... From: sharmilagoedhart Date: 03/11/2009 2:27:32 PM To:...
Hi Trish Do you mean the thumb guard? I took a clay cast off the thermoplastic splint that the occupational therapist had moulded to my thumb. I built up the...
I occasionally stick my nose into a little shop that sells exquisite glassware, porcelain and jewellery. I found a filigree flower brooch in amongst a whole...
My quilling tool is still untact. I use it to get started then use the flat
pliers to go the rest of the way. Trishs ... From: sharmilagoedhart Date: 11/04/09...
Very nice! Good find! Trish ... From: sharmilagoedhart Date: 04/11/2009 10:41:20 AM To: filigree@yahoogroups.com Subject: [filigree] Antique shop treasure I...
Its lovely! I like the way you've done the bail as well. I'm always trying to find ways to make bails that match the piece rather than just using a ready-made...
After wearing my new filigree cuff for a couple of days, a few of the solder joints worked their way loose, primarily on the joins to the frame. I really had...
Yeah I don't get the use of the shaken solder or what ever that is...must
have a lot of money to play with. The show I had this weekend sucked for
sales but a...
Hi Trish Getting new contacts always helps. Faberge eggs sounds interesting. I know that one can do a combination of filigree and enamelling that would work...
.....after many months of collecting equipment and solder work practice, I finally made my first filigree piece. I have uploaded a pic into my album 'Lee's...
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