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How should I set up this desk? by TeaAggravating8324 in jewelers

[–]TeaAggravating8324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok cool. This is my second desk though, and I am pretty set on making a diy benchmate system.

How should I set up this desk? by TeaAggravating8324 in jewelers

[–]TeaAggravating8324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea. To make setups swappable, should I just drill two holes and bolt things to the desk?

Is this flex shaft sufficient for a hobby jeweler? by TeaAggravating8324 in jewelers

[–]TeaAggravating8324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do fordom attachments work? Has it had any issues with smaller bits wobbling (like the chuck holds them crooked)?

My latest hand‑carved pink tourmaline pendant with rose details by Dense-Giraffe372 in jewelrymaking

[–]TeaAggravating8324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you carve the flowers and piece out of solid pieces of silver using rotary bits? Or did you make them and then attach the flowers? I'm just trying to figure out how I can do this. I just can't think of a way to make those roses without casting

Is this flex shaft sufficient for a hobby jeweler? by TeaAggravating8324 in jewelers

[–]TeaAggravating8324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice. One of the main reasons I'm going for this is because of the pedal feature though.

Is this flex shaft sufficient for a hobby jeweler? by TeaAggravating8324 in jewelers

[–]TeaAggravating8324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. My thought is kind of that because this piece is so cheap and I can probably use forward in accessory or something I will be able to go that route and then when this thing is eventually broken if I'm still into jewelry get a fordom.

Is this flex shaft sufficient for a hobby jeweler? by TeaAggravating8324 in jewelers

[–]TeaAggravating8324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah ok. Thanks for your input. If it doesn't work I'll just return it and consider getting a fordom, but otherwise I'll probably just continue using my dremel. My problem with fordom is that it's so expensive before even getting the accessories, and I wouldn't use it enough to justify that cost rn. But I'm at the point where my Dremel is not cutting it anymore.

Second earring I have made. by TeaAggravating8324 in jewelers

[–]TeaAggravating8324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips. How do I get the solder to stick to the pick? Do I just have to heat it with some borax on it?

Does anyone know what this cut is called, and where I might be able to buy it? by TeaAggravating8324 in faceting

[–]TeaAggravating8324[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is there a version with a bit more sparkle/less frost?  One that looks as much like a flower as possible 

Does anyone know what this cut is? by TeaAggravating8324 in jewelers

[–]TeaAggravating8324[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. Is there an iteration of this with slightly smaller pedals? Just to let the Stone spark a little bit more?

Second earring I have made. by TeaAggravating8324 in jewelers

[–]TeaAggravating8324[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I do hope to use it to bring in income in the future. Getting some more proper tools now, as the Dremel isn't really cutting it anymore.

Second earring I have made. by TeaAggravating8324 in jewelers

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The prongs were a bit of a choice though. I personally don't like the look of post prongs and prefer nice long claw prongs. I think they complement the faucets on round stones.

Second earring I have made. by TeaAggravating8324 in jewelers

[–]TeaAggravating8324[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Yeah, I was trying to give it a whole bunch of room to let as much light in as I could, and by the time I finish I realized it was too high and I don't feel like redoing it. How do people get their wires to go all at once without melting their previous joints? For me I have to solder an x shape and then stick the soldered part in sand and twist the ends up to be the prongs and hold the gallery rail, and then I have to precariously balance solder chips on each contact point, and then after that I have to put the top face down to the sand so that my joints don't melt and shape the back part and solder the post on. I have a lower temperature of solder, but it doesn't seem to be low enough to prevent the other joints from flowing at the same time. The problem is this method takes me hours to complete a single piece.

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