[Jewelry making - Article 00151] - Re: [Orchid] Attaching findings

[Dave Sebaste]

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>     How do I attach findings to finished jewelry pieces? 

    If it's okay to allow yourself a little dream, think about the
    Sparkie II fusion welder. If you're doing a lot of work or have some
    extra money, you might even be able to justify it. A fast and easy
    way to attach findings to almost anything with no torch and almost no
    cleanup. The Sparkie uses special findings (widely available) with a
    "nib" on them that actually fuses the finding to the work piece in an
    impressive but harmless explosion of electricity. 

    I've been fruitlessly looking for a used Sparkie II for a while...
    the basic setup is over $1000 new, and I'd need a few add-ons,
    bringing the package price closer to $1500.  The good news for
    someone (hopefully me) is that there is a new Sparkie II being
    raffled off at the Orchid dinner in Tucson! SWEST has generously
    donated it, and the number of raffle tickets is limited.  For more
    information on the dinner, raffle or silent auction, see this Web
    page: 

    http://orchid-dinner.blogspot.com/. 

All the best,
Dave
Dave Sebaste
Sebaste Studio and
Carolina Artisans' Gallery
Charlotte, NC (USA)
dave AT sebaste.com 
http://www.CarolinaArtisans.com 

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