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Re: [Orchid] Design custom sterling silver flatware
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Pat Topp Saturday, November 17, 2001
   
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HI!

    I don't know the intricacies of your design.  But I would design the
    handles, use the RT Blanking system for the die,  Shape and form a
    prototype and then use Susan Kingsley book HYDRAULIC DIE FORMING FOR
    JEWELERS AND METALSMITHS  ( see chapter on making your own die with
    Epoxy for the Bonny Doon Press).  This would give more hardness and
    strength to the silver.  You would probably need a separate
    prototype for the knife handles, but you can duplicate the handle
    for the spoons, forks etc. and do it yourself without the big outlay
    of cash.  Contact Sheltec to make up the cutting die, they are
    terrific and cost effective.  I also would like to make up some
    specialty forks someday for myself and that is what I have figured
    on doing to get them all done with the minimum of labor.  Pat DIACCA
    Topp 
 



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