Making mokume gane
Article Abstract:
A brooch in a mokume gane design can be made with a sterling silver wire, any stone and flexible-shaft machine. A highly polished metal, such as a forged silver element or a stone can be used to accent the mokume. Step by step instructions are presented.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1998
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Fire scale: removal, accommodation, and prevention
Article Abstract:
Fire scale is a gray shadow that appears when jewelry is heating to soldering temperatures. Techniques for dealing with fire scale on silver include removing it or putting an even coat on the whole piece. Prevention techniques are also discussed.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2000
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Casting a gold pendant: part IV: finishing the pendant
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The procedure followed making the wax model, spruing it and casting the final piece, the process elaborated here is finishing the pendant. The skill level required is 5 out of 5 and systematic procedure is given.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2003
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