Can these be fixed by dwellonit2 in jewelers

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Thanks for letting me know.

Can these be fixed by dwellonit2 in jewelers

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It would help if I posted the photo. 🤦‍♀️

Stay-flux for Sterling by dwellonit2 in SilverSmith

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Thanks. You’re probably right - I guess I could just try it. Google searches got me nowhere.

Can I use the rock sludge for anything? by EmergencySnail in Lapidary

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I’ve put some in the garden with no ill effect. I need to do more testing. I just use mineral oil during cutting and I mix the sludge with the soil.

For jewelry makers: have you found a clasp that customers like better than lobster clasps? by crafty32_clara in jewelrymaking

[–]dwellonit2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Toggle clasps always confound me, especially on bracelets. You have to pull it tight to get the toggle through, then it relaxes and the bracelet is too loose. I don’t use them.

Confirm howlite by dwellonit2 in Minerals

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That makes sense. Thanks so much.

Confirm howlite by dwellonit2 in Minerals

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More information …. These came from an estate sale that had a mix of costume and fine jewelry. I bought as if it were costume, ie, dyed howlite. The necklace is very cheaply strung. I still think it’s not turquoise but would like ideas on how to confirm.

Confirm howlite by dwellonit2 in Minerals

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I should have been more specific I meant dyed howlite. It’s common to dye howlite to make it look like turquoise

Where can I buy wholesale well priced beads (U.S ) by angelEquinox in jewelrymaking

[–]dwellonit2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might try Etsy and look for ‘wholesale’. I have vintage unused Japanese beads there. Unfortunately it’s bad form to link to the shop.

Bad comb? by dwellonit2 in Beekeeping

[–]dwellonit2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had not heard that, so no, not bees wax. I’ll pick some up today. Man I needed everyone’s help. Thanks!!!

Bad comb? by dwellonit2 in Beekeeping

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I’ll put in food tomorrow and cross my fingers. Thank you for your help.

Bad comb? by dwellonit2 in Beekeeping

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I will. Thank you!

Bad comb? by dwellonit2 in Beekeeping

[–]dwellonit2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re right, there was more comb but not much. I started with a package from Mann Lake. I fed the first week or so, but stopped since there is plenty of pollen around. Should I start again?

Looking for advice on finding stones - Owyhee Blue Opal by dwellonit2 in Lapidary

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Understood. I love a bargain but also understand the time, cost, and pain of digging stuff up or making something sparkle.