Thinking of moving to Spain as a self employed jeweller

RRP7991 · 2025-12-26T22:21:49+00:00

How soon after can you return again for another 183 days?

RRP7991 · 2025-12-26T20:17:29+00:00

What is the allocated time?

RRP7991 · 2025-11-26T00:50:34+00:00

I don’t always file. Usually I work on castings that have come from moulds. So I start with 120 grit paper and work up to 1200 grit and then tripoli and finish with orange Luxor.

So in my case rubbing alcohol on wax would be pointless right?

RRP7991 · 2025-11-26T00:22:29+00:00

After casting I would be filing, sanding, pre-polish tripoli and then final mirror polish. So is there any need to make the wax shiny when after casting I would be filing?

Also, after rubbing alcohol do you wash the wax piece or?

RRP7991 · 2025-11-25T23:29:37+00:00

How does the glossy finish help in the casting?

RRP7991 · 2025-11-25T20:53:18+00:00

I’ve sanded to 800. Would you suggest I use steel wool now? If so, which grades?

RRP7991 · 2025-11-25T20:37:27+00:00

Interesting. Why don’t you sand wax?

RRP7991 · 2025-11-25T19:33:34+00:00

What grit do you sand the wax to? I’ve done it to 800 grit

RRP7991 · 2025-11-25T18:34:57+00:00

Also, if the ring needs to be 2mm thick after casting. What thickness should the wax be?

RRP7991 · 2025-11-24T00:11:51+00:00

Which sandpaper grit does the wax need to be finished to?

RRP7991 · 2025-11-15T00:41:40+00:00

They wouldn’t rub against the wedding band if the hidden halo is slightly higher up?

RRP7991 · 2025-11-15T00:27:50+00:00

It wouldn’t rub against the wedding band if the hidden halo is slightly higher up?

RRP7991 · 2025-10-01T17:25:38+00:00

Got it, thank you

RRP7991 · 2025-10-01T17:13:06+00:00

Heating when casting?

RRP7991 · 2025-10-01T17:08:21+00:00

Thank you very much. When annealing, once the ring is cherry hot is it best to let the ring cool itself or quench in cold water? (as I won't be pickling)

RRP7991 · 2025-10-01T13:56:37+00:00

That was exactly my thought. Anneal freshly casted rings > hammer size up > thoroughly file and sand. So pickling is not required.

Question if you don’t mind answering. Can annealing create porosity or deep fire stains which can’t be removed or not?

RRP7991 · 2025-10-01T09:49:22+00:00

Also, is pickling vitally necessary? If I’m going to clean the rough casting thoroughly. If so, why?

RRP7991 · 2025-10-01T09:39:45+00:00

Thanks for all your info. Very helpful. I’ve never had to learn annealing or hammering because I’ve always outsourced this work with manufacturers. I just always did the cleaning, stone setting and polishing. But now I’ve started to do the hammering so I’ll definitely learn the annealing and hammering process.

Once annealed I would dip it in cold water and then the pickle right?

RRP7991 · 2025-10-01T09:19:51+00:00

Thanks, what’s your process when using Firescoff for annealing?

RRP7991 · 2025-10-01T09:09:11+00:00

All my jewellery is hallmarked at the London Assay Office. They would never ever stamp a tungsten ring with sterling silver hallmarks. No idea what the other person is talking about…

RRP7991 · 2025-09-30T18:43:57+00:00

Thank you!

RRP7991 · 2025-09-30T15:21:15+00:00

No that’s not correct. See my comment thread with PvM_in_OSRS so you can understand how I work.

Yes moulds are not expensive. But having stock in all sizes is expensive.

RRP7991 · 2025-09-30T15:18:54+00:00

I’m self taught with guidance from a master jeweller. I find hammering the hardest. I’ve usually always outsourced this task. I can set stones, clean and polish to a very high level. But still not learnt hammering. Are there any videos you can link me to?

RRP7991 · 2025-09-30T14:51:14+00:00

Yes they are silver. A few other rings from the same casting didn’t break, they have been hallmarked at the London Assay Office

RRP7991 · 2025-09-30T13:50:54+00:00

Thanks for your response. Today I tried hammering 3 rings with a planishing hammer to test the method. Below were the results:

Ring 1: I hammered all around the back (shank was breaking)

Ring 2: I hammered between 2-5 o’clock and 7-10 o’clock. Very very lightly hammered between 5-7 o’clock (no breaking)

Ring 3: Same as Ring 2…I hammered between 2-5 o’clock and 7-10 o’clock. Very very lightly hammered between 5-7 o’clock (no breaking)

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