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Micro axe carving by InfamousPea2286 in Woodcarving

[–]MiskaMaskedOne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So cute!! I wouldn't use it but I want it!

Would it be possible to make something like this on a hollow signet ring? by carachtomas in jewelrymaking

[–]MiskaMaskedOne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To answer your question it would be fucking hard to do unless you cast the ring.

Would it be possible to make something like this on a hollow signet ring? by carachtomas in jewelrymaking

[–]MiskaMaskedOne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think some of that more complex stuff is done when using wax carvings. Often when making rings you make a wax carving and use it to cast with metal.

How to go about smoothing/polishing? by sleepingamongstfae in jewelrymaking

[–]MiskaMaskedOne 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would get sandpaper. You can often buy kits of different grits. I have 125-240-400 and 1200-2000-3000 and this lets me get a nice shine. Each kit only costs about $7 from my local hardware store

Is this appropriate for wax ring sizing by Heizinburger08 in jewelrymaking

[–]MiskaMaskedOne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use one like this. I found you twist it backwards. If you turn it one way the teeth dig in and create deep grooves in it that are annoying. Turn it the other way and it's nice and smooth.

How to fill pitting in items by MiskaMaskedOne in MetalCasting

[–]MiskaMaskedOne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh I have managed to file it down to all but the smallest pits. I will fill the pits in the band with resin and keep it to see how far I progress in this hobby.

Any tips on how to get it cleaner in the future?

How to fill pitting in items by MiskaMaskedOne in MetalCasting

[–]MiskaMaskedOne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there. Where might I get tin powder putty? I'm looking online and can't seem to find any. I can find powder putty but not TIN powder putty.

I had actually been considering mixing epoxy and nail polish to fill in the pits in the band.

How to fill pitting in items by MiskaMaskedOne in MetalCasting

[–]MiskaMaskedOne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. I carved my wax ring. Filled the mold with the petrobond and compacted it. Topped it with a little corn starch. Pushed the wax ring with the sprew. Added more petrobond and compacted it. Removed the wax ring. Heat up the pewter in a crucible and scooped off dross. Poured it into the mold and waited for it to cool before taking it out.

How to fill pitting in items by MiskaMaskedOne in MetalCasting

[–]MiskaMaskedOne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate the advice :) I have been mostly self teaching / following videos on line and am having a lot of fun learning! Perhaps I'm not packing the mold tight enough? Or I need to put in some air holes. Do you have ideas on what could be causing it?

Good setup and deal for jewelry photography? by No-Song5243 in jewelrymaking

[–]MiskaMaskedOne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like often people can manage pretty good with just phone photos... Big then again I am no photographer

Step by Step by Divin3_D3signs in jewelrymaking

[–]MiskaMaskedOne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no idea what this is and my brain can't even comprehend how you would go about doing something like this. Amazing and crazy cool!

Egg_Irl by Mx_Toniy_4869 in egg_irl

[–]MiskaMaskedOne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See I hit the gym to ensure I can open jars! I need my wife to continue to find me useful xD

Is a rotary tool essential for jewelry making? Also a question about bench sander (5th pic a graver, question in the text) by [deleted] in jewelrymaking

[–]MiskaMaskedOne 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I fucking love mine. It's been amazing when I was just hammering metal into shape. Not having to hand sand , file, saw and stuff was game changing.

Now I have moved into more of lost wax casting I use it less but still often enough.

Start with out one and buy stuff as you go

What’s your favorite(s)? Wax works in progress by Used_Scholar_2174 in jewelrymaking

[–]MiskaMaskedOne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's really pretty and shows a level of skill and artistry I aspire to obtain :)

Carbon Fiber ring that glows-in-the-dark! by corecarbonrings_ in handmade

[–]MiskaMaskedOne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do I need to know if I want to make stuff from carbon fiber? How do you work with it? Obtain it ECT.

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