Craft Forum / Other / Jewelry / October 2007

Can someone tell me what is the abrasive and its size in Dialux Blue
rouge?
Thanks in advance
Cheers

This is a bit of a market research post.  I used to post here a little
a
few years ago, and I've been selling my jewellery in galleries for a
few years.  I'm thinking about setting up a service to photograph

This might be interesting to some of you:
http://www.weldingmag.com/323/Issue/Article/False/11305/Issue

I *was* an eBay merchant, and bought quite a bit of stuff from eBay.
But I had two really bad experiences with them & PayPal and will NEVER
buy anything from eBay ever again!
PayPal OTOH, treated me as if i was a valuable customer and not only

I am looking for someone that I can collaborate with on some jewelry
designs incorporating blown glass pendants.  Anyone out there
interested in working with a jewelry designer who has big ideas and
great industry connections???!!!   Email me direct at

I hope I have come to the right NG. I just want to learn to buff small
metal articles like stainless steel watch bands, spoons, and them may
be gold bracelets etc. I bought a 1/6 hp motor with flex shaft, white
and green rouge, and some small buffing wheels (1'' diameter). These

I have a brass casting that I've used in a piece and need to make it look
old and weathered.  Are there any household chemicals that will do that or
do I need to purchase a specialty chemical?
TIA

I just posted this question to the metalworking newsgroup but thought
this might be a better forum after thinking things over more.
I would like to know how the tips of some fountain pen nibs get their
iridium. My copy of the Complete Metalsmith list some uses of the

Hello..I'm Rokiah, want to know about the latest silver jewellery.
Thank You

What is the best glue to use to join an organic material like pearls to a
sterling silver post?
Epoxies usually require mixing which is something I really don't want to do
unless there is not an alternative adhesive.

It is toxic.  See the MSDS...
It is photosensitive, and will degrade into Methyl Iodide (see the
MSDS for that also) * it will break down in the presence of light*
It must be used in a fumehood, or use a respirator.  Gloves must be

If anyone has a simple adjustable bracelet pattern or where I can find
one please send it or the website.
Thank you Gwen