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...
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 everyone I just got THE BOOK about two months back. Its totally addictive. I actually only had my first experience of silversmithing in July when I ...
I have to say that I still am amazed when I hear how far away my book is being sold! It¹s really cool to know it¹s getting around to so many other countries...
Its a small world, and becoming even smaller with fast internet. I think you are going to have quite a few people from our club buying your book. Everyone is...
settings are a royal pain.....they are my least favorite part of silver work! I make most cab settings, but buy my faceted settings, but you said they are hard...
I'll look into getting the gallery bezel. I've really admired it on some of your cabs. I'm assuming its the stuff that has a sort of fleur de lis look. I...
Hi I've added some pics of my projects. The tiger's eye earrings remind me so much of eyes I'm going to try making a neckpiece that looks like a pair of eyes....
Hi Sharmila, You have done a wonderful job! I love the tiger seye earings as well. I
was wondering where all the other pics went as well. I hope to get...
looks like you are getting the hang of things! One small constructive advice on the earrings...I see at least two places where you haven't gotten the teardrops...
Hi Trish Thanks. I hope you feel better soon. I've got a chronic illness and know what its like to be unable to do anything creative. I spent most of my spare...
Thanks for the tip, Jeanne. At the time I didn't want to try to do anything else to fix the matter when the teardrops shifted. I'd already melted down a unit....
It's best when it's about half hard......what you can do is roll it down most of the way, then anneal it, but then run it through the rolling mill an extra...
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Mods, if you have a specific date for commercial posts please hold this until then. I believe this will be beneficial for all, as it will hopefully reduce...
Hello my name is kathi and im new here i have your book and love it. Im trying to make things but i cant seam to do the soldering right it dose not hold or i...
I've not tried the little pen torches...so I don't know how hot they burn...but you can try one of the creme brule type butane torches.. I've used one similar...
hello to all how are all of you out there. this is kathi and im in wichita ks and its cold out here. so im staying in. and working on my things here. if luck...
activity comes and goes on this group....I just do my best to answer any questions for my readers....that way, if someone has a question, there's a good chance...
this came in through a strange address...so I'm forwarding it on to the group. ... Subject: Re: hello Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:50:58 -0000 From: vallee_j...
hi my name is kathi and im new to the group this is a note from jeanne to me --- On Sun, 3/23/08, Jeanne Rhodes-Moen <jeanne@...> wrote: From: Jeanne...
I use a torch with just propane (and air)...my torch is only hooked to a propane tank. However, an alternative for beginners, at least for smaller peices, is...
Thank you for this information. Now that's more clear to me! Just tell me those butane torches are filled with the same gas as cigarette
lighter? I'm not the...
Yes, those small torches (not the one I use) contain butane, which is used in lighters. The refills come in small, metal canisters that you connect to the...
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 you just said all i would like to know more about. LOL I cant what tell you do the new book Ill be the first in line to get it. nice to see you...
