[Jewelry making - Article 00467] - Re: [Orchid] Bolo tie fabrication

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Hello everyone,

    I must say this is a two part comment upon one topic. Marianne,
    Considering all the fabrication you do as seen on your website I
    would totally recommend you making a bola back yourself.I think it
    would definitely be within your level of expertise in working with
    14k. Some people have pointed out some great ways to make your own. 

    To the findings side of things, I would agree that a nickel bolo back
    would not be called for with a high end jewelry piece. 

    However considering that we have been manufacturing bolo's for a
    couple of decades or more and supply to most everyone who resells
    findings or manufactures mass produced jewelry I would say that the 3
    styles we make are perfect for that application. 

    Lots of findings come unfinished as to save money for the consumer in
    the long run considering the high cost of manufacturing. 

    The tongue of most bolo's haft to be polished to a smooth finish to
    advert wear and tear on the vinyl or leather they come in contact
    with.Soft leather will always become crimped or etc at some point in
    time. Even jump rings which begin their journey strong and intact 
will
    wear with age. 

    The bolo is still strong in the southwest and considering the
    millions that have been made I would say it works for the right
    application. 

    One should consider asking also his or her seller if they can offer
    products made in different types of metal that they currently offer
    in another. I do lots of work in other metals especially 14k that
    aren't usually offered in our store.It's usually high end
    applications that they are used by high end designers around here. 

    I by no means am saying everything is perfect but simply saying it
    serves a purpose given the right application. 

Cheers
Daniel Wade
Albuquerque,NM
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