Hi Jeanne, Linda here. I have been working on some designs of my own, and need some general information. Is there an upper size limit for, say, lima beans?...
You can make them as large as you want, but you have to keep in mind structural integrity. If you are using regular filigree wire, it doesn't take much to bend...
Hi, everyone! I almost feel like I know you already, I've read the entire message archive, and browsed the photos... and saw some lovely work there. :) So it's...
Hi Lauren, welcome to the group! I'll try to answer your questions as best I can. ... Not that I'm aware of...there was some talk about it at Clasp that Rio ...
Hi, Well I took matters into my own hands and thought I would try one last
thing. I use my small twisted silver wire and ran it thru my pasta machine.
One of...
WOW! Do you have pictures of your results? I think I need to use 26 gauge for the ring I'm doing in gold, so I probably want the nine-setting model, but......
Hi Lauren, That's the exact machine I used. I don't think I would want to go any
higher or thinner. I went a little past the 7 and I am quite happy with the...
Lauren is working in Gold, and one can and often does use smaller wires in gold than silver both because gold is so expensive and that it is tougher and wears...
Hi Jeanne, Yes, I know she is working with gold. I'm just sharing my results and
stating my preference. Considering how hard it is to find filigree, let
alone...
Oh, if you want fine silver filigree wire, my local source is www.jewelryresourcesupply.com -- I don't think he has the wire up on the site yet, but an email...
I've gotten quite a few new member requests recently....and would like members who have not yet introduced themselves to do so....and older members could feel...
HI Jeanne, Funny...I also have a step by step article coming out in that same magazine in September! Small world. Mine is how to make sterling siilver...
My name is Lissa. I am a new member and have been silversmithing for about four months. I love the filigree style and recently purchased the Silver Threads...
Welcome Lissa! Please feel free to post any questions or filigree related info/photos to the group. Jeanne ... -- ... *My Jewelry:* *http://www.jeannius.com* ...
Hi, I'm Doug and my wife Jerri and I are enjoying an interest in silver work. We are newbies but have taken several classes and are really having fun. Not much...
Welcome Doug and Jerri. My name is Angie. I have not done the filigree yet but plan on it as soon as I can make myself get off my dufuss. Hugs and Love Angela...
Welcome Lisa. I really want to do the filigree. One of the men in our gem and mineral club is going to teach me to use the torch but his wife has been really...
My name is Lissa. I am fairly new to the group - mostly a lurker. I started silversmithing four months ago. I bought Jeanne's book, and have been hooked...
Hi! great work! cool to see you take off with your own designs in filigree! You've probably found that after you get the feel for it, they designs often design...
I've been using homemade filigree wire (24g ss wire twisted and run through a pasta machine or hammered) and it has been working out well except when I try to...
Take another look at my pieces in the book...the filigree part is never as shiny as the smooth parts.....however, what grit sanding sponge are you using? And...
I'm not sure what grit the sponge is, it has three sides (coarse, med, and fine) and I usually use the medium then fine and tumble for an hour or so. I can't...
