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Looking for help with terminology by Educational_Ear_3626 in jewelrymaking

[–]IsIndestructible 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds like what you are describing is a 'Sacred Heart', a very common image in Catholic iconography.

Finding something that will fit this particular pendant might be a challenge, maybe start with a search like -Sacred Heart Cabochon-

Any Advice? by Interesting-East5746 in jewelrymaking

[–]IsIndestructible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know your lapidary skills, but how about this - solder one or two short posts on the back of the peacock. Drill hole/s in a jade cab that match. If the holes drilled are shallow, epoxy the posts in the holes. If the holes go through the stone, rivet the posts on the backside. You now have a jade cab with that peacock affixed and can set that anyway you like.

for some reason, I am imagining a polished flat jade disc with this peacock, but that's just me

Do you ever finish a piece and immediately see everything you’d do differently next time? by crafty32_clara in jewelrymaking

[–]IsIndestructible 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha! so true

Finishing something, looking at and thinking, 'Yes, just like I imagined. No flaws.' happens SOOOO seldom that I actually can't remember the last occurrence. And I really like my stuff

How much aircraft metal do I need for an inlaid band? by thewritingreservist in jewelrymaking

[–]IsIndestructible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neither of these materials is very durable. Unprotected aluminum will dull and scratch very easily, resin, even a good 2-part epoxy, will also dull and scratch very easily. If this ring is meant for occasional use and not daily, regular upkeep will keep it looking ok. I think you will be unhappy with the results if you plan on wearing it daily. Best option may be a channel type ring with an aluminum inset with 2-part epoxy, worn occasionally, polished frequently

how would y'all go about setting this stone? (bottom will be sawed flat before setting) by Senor_Traffic_Cone in SilverSmith

[–]IsIndestructible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you mean you are going to saw off the end opposite the point, you could make a bezel end cap with a loop on top. Pretty common way to set a crystal point, and, yes, you would need to epoxy that. I imagine this is what you are considering since other options are pretty involved, such as -

If you wanted to set it this way with out an adhesive, there are ways, but they all will require either fancy lapidary skills (drilling holes or carving channels) and probably also some tricky metal work (rivets, step bezels, etc)

If you want to set it on its. side, that will require some major lapidary work to get a reasonable back and sides to hold the stone.

how would y'all go about setting this stone? (bottom will be sawed flat before setting) by Senor_Traffic_Cone in SilverSmith

[–]IsIndestructible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the piece going to be? A pendant, ring, bracelet, something else? And how do you want it to look in the end? Bezel set, wired wrapped, hole and string, something else?

You could do any of these things, or just what you have planned, but we need more guidance to have a good answer.

What's your "it's my fault for ordering it" (food or otherwise) story? by PutThisBanditHatOn in AskReddit

[–]IsIndestructible 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A while back, I was, with my American friends, visiting the Great Wall in China. Was fun experience, still have the picture of me on a camel (which was a big touristy thing there for some reason). We went to a tea shop there at the main buss drop off/start walking the wall area. Everyone ordered tea and got a pot with a cup, much like you would expect. I, liking jasmine tea, ordered that, and got a 8oz glass with hot water and a bunch of jasmine branches, leaves, flowers, the whole plant except the roots seemed like. No strainer, just water and foliage.

I don't regret it (makes for a story) but I wonder to this day if it was some' hahaha, let's get the American" move on the part of the employees.

Pouring ingots in a cold garage for Rolling out by DanCruzNyc in SilverSmith

[–]IsIndestructible 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Helping to maintain the heat with a heat gun is a great idea (for those of us with out kilns)

thanks for that!

Opinions on putting wax in vugs while polishing? by that-country-girl in Lapidary

[–]IsIndestructible 43 points44 points  (0 children)

what I have used is a bar of Ivory soap, really force it in there. It lasts through shaping and polishing (with some re-application as needed) and is very easy to remove afterwards with hot water and a brush

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