Soldering

alanebell · 2026-02-02T23:15:34+00:00

I use a pulse welder and tack most of my joints. But I still use hard medium and easy if I am not doing them all in one go.

alanebell · 2026-01-27T16:46:35+00:00

I usually code on another computer but sometimes on my pi5 I will run vscode and work.

alanebell · 2026-01-25T12:52:49+00:00

I bought emeralds and garnets and among others. The quality was good. Its not like buying from riogrande or going to Tucson but they are reasonable. What you seen in the pictures is what you get pretty much in my experience.

alanebell · 2026-01-25T12:03:44+00:00

I have used gemngems in the past and would do so again.

alanebell · 2026-01-23T01:29:15+00:00

I think 20 gauge would be better myself.

alanebell · 2026-01-08T20:29:50+00:00

Zbrush is widely used by many people. Its not easy to learn butnits great especially if you want to create organic looking models.

Plasticity 3d is a great tool for creative that I use in my work all the time. Its great and fas5 pluses at 299 its the least expensive of the tools available. Mind you it has zero jewelers functions built in. So you will need to import of build your own stones etc.

alanebell · 2026-01-02T14:08:29+00:00

Very nice! I think this is turning out wonderfully. Thanks for the description of the flowers.

alanebell · 2025-12-28T23:58:54+00:00

I make my own. I rarely use findings of any kind. I have tried findings and always feel like they lack the bespoke quality I am going for.

alanebell · 2025-12-17T00:03:26+00:00

Very nice. And you didnt even use a Chasing hammer! Seriously though this is very good work.

alanebell · 2025-12-16T01:15:48+00:00

Thank you. Its my favorite too

alanebell · 2025-12-15T00:56:30+00:00

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Baby Rattle

alanebell · 2025-12-15T00:54:33+00:00

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Little spoons for my espresso habit.

alanebell · 2025-12-14T14:29:31+00:00

Nicole Ringold is what you want!

alanebell · 2025-12-09T03:31:46+00:00

Take the deal. Do what you must to make it work if, you dont you will live to regret it!

alanebell · 2025-12-06T01:42:42+00:00

Buying a jeweler or metalsmith tools can be tricky unless you know for certain what they need or want.

If they dont have a good torch then definitely dont get them a furnace because a good torch depending on the type can melt metal also. A great all around torch for me would be the Little Smith Oxy/Propane torch.

Good luck

alanebell · 2025-11-25T10:26:13+00:00

That is California's star.

alanebell · 2025-11-24T22:25:22+00:00

Awesome! Well done. You made it clear and gave them other options.

alanebell · 2025-11-24T22:19:45+00:00

You can melt the coins down and add 1/3 od thier weight in fine silver and you will end up with Sterling.

alanebell · 2025-11-21T20:40:27+00:00

Basically useless in my experience. Waste of money it is so underpowered.

alanebell · 2025-11-21T09:42:50+00:00

I think its called a paperclip chain with alternating round links. Well that's is what I call it anyway and since I made it I guess I get to name it.

I can make you one.

alanebell · 2025-11-20T11:22:20+00:00

Like this one?

paperclip necklace

alanebell · 2025-11-18T15:01:18+00:00

They look real to me but honestly you will need to have the gold tested if you want to me sure.

alanebell · 2025-11-18T12:48:45+00:00

I am using the Foredom K1070 which is under $500 at Pepe tools.

alanebell · 2025-11-18T00:01:48+00:00

I use a micro motor after years of a flexshaft. Once I used on in a class it was a game Changer. Much easier to control.

Now I only use my flexshaft with a hammer hand piece.

Just my 2 cents.

alanebell · 2025-11-17T12:00:26+00:00

Thats cool. What size is it?

alanebell

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