I like the earrings... I think that style is coming up and becoming modern again.... I forgot to post a message, but I put a couple of necklaces with traces of...
Hi all! I've been kind of quiet for a while, dealing with some health issues this last year or so, but now that things are getting more normal(not that my life...
I think a second book with more advanced techniques would be great! I would buy it and I would use it. We all strive to further our own abilities this ...
Hi Jeanne! :) Before (maybe) 2 months I started to collect everything I need for making filigree jewellery. Now when I have some spare time to make some of the...
I notice you never mentioned flux, are you using flux? The solder won't work without it. My own problems with filigree are mostly about design and becoming...
to be honest with you, I rarely clean my silver when I'm soldering....I know, bad habit! My first thought though, was 'what are you soldering on' and yes, it...
Layout is always hard...it's the thing that is hardest to teach someone else, because a lot of it is intuitive. What 'looks right' to the eyes/mind. As to it...
Good point about the torches. I have both. I don’t care for the pencil torch. It takes forever to heat and tends to melt the wire before the solder. My micro...
NOt sure what to tell you without seeing you solder ....the Creme brule type should be enough, but maybe you should see if it's turned up as far as it goes?...
The torch is a MicroTorch Roburn MT-770 it is only a little bit adjustable but it does a good job with the solder. I use Rio’s Mi T Flux. It is a neon ...
Hello, I am a beginner, I have found that the paste solder works best and I have a professional torch with butane gas. My first 2 pieces was ok. I just need to...
Hello, I am a new person that is very new to filigree. I did this 2 pieces this week. My first 2 pieces. I have posted it to this site in pictures. For all you...
I use Aquiflux (for all type of jewelers' metal). It's a liquid flux. So I don't think I'm wrong in that. I'll try to solder on firing brick. My butane torch...
Puuuh... I am spending some time at the area where I as a 16year old girl learnt to make filigree. We have NO internet, and an old tv with ONE channel and a...
If your solder has gotten oxidized, cleaning with soap and water most likely won't fix it, you probably need to take a scotchbrite pad to it and scrub. That...
OK girls. :) I got a charcoal block and I tried again and I was so thrilled when I saw that my solder melts into the ball.... and after that...... into...
I was hoping there would be a FAQ created by the experienced filigree makers with some suggestions on type of silver wire, weights of wire, and solder types...
Hi....I hadn¹t set anything up like that on here...a lot of people have read my book on filigree work: Silver threads, making wire filigree jewelry. Other...
Jeanne, Thanks so much! I will print it out and start my shopping list. Will buy your book when my next check arrives. Best of luck at the craft faire! I...
The butane is ok for start projects...like pendants etc..but if you start making bigger pieces or pieces with heavy cab settings, you will probably need...
Hi, I joined this group for advice on how to start into filigree work. I am experienced with wire jewelry and want to expand my business to include filigree...
well, safety is always an issue......You could start with one of the butane hand torches (look like creme brule torches, not the pen like ones) and set it up...
Thanks so much for the response. Is there a suggested name for the hand torches? I looked for some on the net and came up with big torches with tanks and...
Thanks so much for the response. Is there a suggested name for the hand torches? I looked for some on the net and came up with big torches with tanks and...
good question on the torch...I've only used one once and that was Rio Grande's Butane torch...it was because I did a demo at one of their events and that was...
Jeanne, Love your new earrings. You added a whole new dimension of beauty by slightly curving and shaping the work. I also love the first pair shown with the...
One brand name for the smaller hand torch is the "Blazer". That is a kind of pricey one, they retail at about $85 (but do NOT pay retail, they're available...
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