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Making mokume gane

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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.

Author: Sanford, Sara M., Thompson, Sharon Elaine
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1998
Brooches, Pins (Jewelry)

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Fire scale: removal, accommodation, and prevention

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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.

Author: Sanford, Sara M.
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2000
Art metalwork, Silverwork

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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.

Author: Sanford, Sara M.
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2003
United States, Pendants (Jewelry)

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Subjects list: Methods, Design and construction, Jewelry making
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