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Cassie KotvojsAustralia
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I've been creating jewellery since I was around seven years old, therefore I have extensive knowledge on beading and bead making. I also work with PMC (Precious Metal Clay), dichroic glass and wire. In addition to these, I teach courses in bead knitting. | |
Peter CoombsAvailable
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I have over 20 years experience in all forms of handmade jewellery, flatware and holloware in precious metals involoving forging, fabrication and finishing. Also works in aluminium for spectacles and trophies etc | |
orlando cajamarcaU.S.
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I will answer any question related to jewelry making |
Hello, It could have simply been through not enough heat. If a crucible becomes too coated with borax, heat the empty crubile bowl and then hold the crucible on its side with heat still on... should
Greetings, Yes you can melt if, and it wouldn't be necessary to cut it up first. The elctro plate will burn off in the process. I would use a ceramic crucible and line it with melted borax. Once you
OK, if it is in fact 69ct then it should be about 40~45mm+ across ie almost 2 inches. This is really too big for jewellery and I would suggest that if it is a real emerald then it should be kept in a
Greetings, You should be able to remove it with a scorper, or scalpel - using it with care. I would use car touch up paint as this will give you the hardest / most flexible result. The best tip
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