[Jewelry making - Article 00011] - Re: [Orchid] Hard Soldering - Nickel silver question

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    	Dear J. Tyler Teague, 	 		

    The reason I replied to your post, was that I thought there was
    misinformation for less 	knowledgeable Orchid members. 

>      Where I often work it is not unusual to make 10 molds of the same
>     model in one work day , which is rarely in the USA.  These same
>     mold cutters are normally expected to cut between 6 and 7 molds per
>     hour, every hour, all day, every day.  Cuts happen."  

    	Since I believe that most Orchid members make one mold or two
    perhaps of the same model, like I may, working in nickel would be a
    disadvantage in the time and difficultly I would experience in
    	workin	with a metal that is harder for me to work with. In my case,
    fabricating in nickel would be 	a disadvantage.  The details of your
    post to my reply supports  why I posted what I did. Your need to do
    what you do is 	totally appropriate for your need. The information
    you posted was for something so out of the realm of  most
    metalsmiths on Orchid, it didn't make sense to me that there was any
    advantage. 

    	When I nick a model with a surgical scalpel, I have never had any
    problem polishing the piece,  remolding and I don't have any
    significant change in the detail of the model. 

    	I have been refered to by a goldsmith I make molds for as an artist
    in moldmaking, as passed on to me  by the goldsmith that had been
    refered to me. And I was told that the goldsmith that refered me
    rarely complements others. 

    	I only cast about 500- 1000 pieces per week. For myself, and some
    other metal artists, and a bread and 	butter charm line. 	I would be
    interested in how you could save me money. 			 								

    Richard in Denver	 



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