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The annealed metal is placed in a sandwich between soft 'pusher' paper and a hard paper which will serve as a monoprint paper die to emboss the metal sheet. The metal may be pre-polished.... (1990) Complete Story
Clean, fresh investment, water and investment at room temperature, de-ionized or distilled water or water that has been sitting overnight. Follow the proportions suggested by the investment manufacturer. Usually 40cc of water to 100 grams of investment is good. Use a dust filter mask and gloves. Time yourself. Remember: 'Well begun is half done'.... (1990) Complete Story
On small plastic boxes are sometimes found hinges that snap into place to allow easy assembly and are made with two balls attached to the lid and a disc with dimples in each side attached to the bottom of the box. The lid snaps on and then can swivel as the balls slide in the indentations in the disc.... (1997) Complete Story
First the stone's diameter is measured at the pavillion and a dent is made in the metal for the pilot drill (about 1mm diameter). Then the metal is drilled through. The metal is drilled again until the hole is about 3/4 the size of the stone's diameter. Lubricate the drill bit. As long as there is a 0.3 mm seat left there is enough to set with.... (2002) Complete Story
Patination is a technique which has become popular for some kinds of fashion jewellery in recent years. Usually a patina requires the application of a toxic chemical mixture or the conversion of the metal surface to a salt of it's metal. For most patinations then good ventilation and a knowledge of chemistry is necessary. There are however a number of old patination techniques which are based on a simple.... (2002) Complete Story
