I am wondering if there is anywhere online, including a Norwegian or other Scandinavian supplier, where I can purchase the dangling "spoons" or "leaves"...
there are a couple of Norwegian companies.. These are basically to the trade companies..not sure if they will sell to you or not: Nogursa, you can download the...
Hello, I am a new member. I see other people have inquired about the traditional leaves used in filigree work. I had a pair of earrings years ago with them...
Ok I found what you were referring to, they are for making bezels ... From: Trish Date: 17/01/2011 3:49:41 PM To: silverthreads@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:...
Item 112121  in rio online. I honestly don't know if this is something that would work or not, but it is expensive. ... From: Trish <ILuvSilver@...>...
I don't think you could use it as is....meaning you couldn't use that pointed punch to dome the drops...you would probably need something with a small, ball...
Maybe if there are enough of us who are interested in purchasing the real leaves from a company overseas we could all go in together and purchase a bulk amount...
In your book, you recommend that we get a pencil tip propane torch for soldering. I am having a TERRIBLE time finding one. I have looked at lowes and home...
Check out http://store.cyberweld.com/ . This is where I obtained my Smith Little Torch. You can get the knock off version from Harbor Freight on-line for a...
well, the oxy/propane doesn't work as well for the filigree as the propane/air torches. You can also use some of the stronger butane hand helds, but you have...
I've bought a couple of those through a seller on ebay...got them for about $20 each. work fine for basic but haven't tried them on bigger pieces. Amazon is...
well I certainly appreciate all the time you have spent in trying to help me! I started my first lesson last thursday, and it was just on using my new...
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:39:58 -0700 From: irenetrost@... Subject: Important: Mirror or not? Check it out. To: You may have seen this before but if so...
That Key is really lovely! What a novel idea to build filigree on to! How big is the key and what gauge of wire did you use for the ...lol.....stem? I...
Lol the stick part is 12gauge half round slightly flattened to match the
14gauge outer heart. The outside filigree is 18gaug as well as the inside
heart. Then...
Hi I've just added some pics to my photo album. A star ruby ring that I finished last year but couldn't photograph because my camera died. And I've just...
Wanted to tell you I used the lessons from your book to make my first filigree anything (well it was one earring) My current instructor that I told you I got...
I found a couple of places that make them, I am wondering if enough of us got together to place an order somehow, we could get them to sell to us? just a...
Did you ever find anything that might work for me? I am using a micro butane torch, but I am pretty sure it won't work for making bezels, it is very low...
So for clarification, do I need a torch that just uses propane, or am I looking for one that also uses compressed air? thanks, and sorry to have to bug...
My preference Propylene or propane in a small tank like you find at the
hardware store. I found an adjustable torch head that is equal to a pen
torch. I have...
Isn't it really much hotter with the oxygen hooked up to it? From: Trish <ILuvSilver@...> To: silverthreads@yahoogroups.com Cc: Sent: Wednesday, February...
With the propylene gas I can melt copper. I compared it to my friends set up
The propylene mix is much hotter than propane, but... I have no problem
making...
