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Featured Articles

Metals For Enameling - By Lilyan Bachrach

The most commonly used metals for enameling are pure copper and fine silver. The fine silver is primarily used for jewelry because of its cost, color and the advantage of not producing a firescale coat like copper does when it is fired. The copper is the most used metal for enameling for many...

Tags: | Enameling |

Birthstones and Anniversary Stones - By Sondra Francis

At the time of Moses twelve gemstones comprised the Jewish High-Priest's Breastplate of Aaron; each stone represented one of the twelve tribes of Israel. In ancient India, gems were associated with planets and astrological signs. From these early origins we have derived the idea of "birthstones". In...

Tags: | Gemstones Lore |

Making filigree wire - By Leon Hornstein

One of the necessary steps in making filigree is the forming of the wire. It is made by twisting very tightly two pieces of very small silver wire and then flattened. Either sterling or fine grade silver wire may be used. Fine is preferred, even though it is a bit more expensive but because it is...

Tags: | Filigree | Wire Working |

Making filigree Jig - By Leon Hornstein

To begin, procure or make a box out of cardboard or balsa wood. A plastic soap dish, like the one used in a traveling toilet article case although a bit deep is almost perfect for the job. The box should be about 3" long, 2" wide and not more than ½" high. Temporarily set the box aside....

Tags: | Filigree |

Hot Enough for You? - What kind of torch do you need? - By Nina Graci

With so many torches on the market, a first-time buyer can be quickly overwhelmed by the sheer number of decisions that have to be made. Choosing a fuel, fitting the right tips, and determining the type of flame you need are just the beginning. To make decision-making tougher, all torches look...

Tags: | Tools | Soldering |



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