[Jewelry making - Article 00964] - Re: [Orchid] Shellacing a Bracelet

[Gerald]

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>     i see your name up at Orchid. i have that bracelet holder. what do
>     you rest it on when you hammer with it? i was having trouble
>     getting it to work. 

    Its right now only 1:30 A.M. and before I get to sleep, I'll try and
    answer you. When you are getting the stones in, try at first to set
    them "almost" tight. It is only here that I always rest it AGAINST or
    on the left side of the bench-pin. This way you are taking the weight
    off of your holding hand. Let it rest in the palm of your hand and
    then with your right hand allow the hammer to do its pounding GENTLY.
    While it is in your fingers/palm of your left hand, allow also some
    of your finger-tips to hold the stone securely. Its almost like doing
    three things at once. DO NOT HAMMER AT THE FULL STRENGTH at first.
    This will not be a pleasant experience, diamonds will bounce around
    and jump out!..:>( Remember the hammer anvil must not glide over and
    hit the stone. 

    Once the stones are secure and not from moving. Increase the
    pressure of the hammer and THEN fold over the metal with a second
    application with the hammer. How's this? I gradually increase the
    pressure of the hammering a couple of times. I usually increase the
    pressure about 2-3 timesDO NOT FLATTEN THE METAL TOO MUCH, you must
    be very careful here. 

    gotta get some sleep its now about 1:48 A.M. .lets discuss this
    again tomorrow if you need me. I am always watching my emails at all
    timesgerry!

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