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June 30th, 2008
jamaika_
 | 11:17 am
sterling silver,wood
all made by ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) jamaika_
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June 11th, 2008
June 2nd, 2008
jamaika_
| 12:35 pm
sterling silver,sapphire
all made by jamaika_
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May 19th, 2008
jamaika_
| 10:12 am - Elephant
sterling silver,glass
all made by jamaika_
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May 17th, 2008
cornelius_sagan
| 06:57 pm - My projects
Hello, I am presenting some of my projects ... I'm only an amateur to the work metal...   I have big problems for small parts welding metal (copper, brass) to parties much larger ... For example, legs virus (little fire) to the body of the virus (thick copper tube ).... any suggestions? Thanks... Others projects...      Please forgive my English is: made in google. Cornelius Sagan More information in my blog: alrededor del mundo steampunk
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May 15th, 2008
gokusonwing0
 | 09:52 pm - What do you think?
I made this awhile ago with the help of someone in this communitiy. I'll let him tell you. Jus wanted to know what you thought.
Current Location: baldwinsville
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/classic/wink.gif) crazy
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echo_train
 | 07:53 pm - Buffer - probably a silly question.
I'm a total beginner when it comes to metalsmithing. Most everything i've done has been in my old high school art class. I've been trying to get back into it, because I miss it very much but i'm a little lost as far as equipment goes.
I've just been working with sheet nickel silver so far. I was wondering if there is anyway I can get that finished buffed look on my work without buying a full out buffer. Do handheld buffers exist? Can I use a car buffer and just buy the proper wax for it? I am pretty lost, so I apologize if this sounds absurd. Also, any advice for someone just starting out at home would be great. The only equipment I have is a jewelers saw, torch, flux, ring mandrel. Anything else I should get?
Thanks in advance!
Just for fun, picture of a ring I made.
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May 14th, 2008
jantra
 | 10:15 am - Question someone here may be able to answer
Hello! I found this community through a series of attempts to find a way to get two custom made rings done with little success.
I went yesterday to a professional jeweler only to be told there might not be a way to do what I want, so I've gone looking for other means to get the metal cast as I hope to have it. Basically, I want a pair of custom rings done in the style of a Chinese legend about the silken red thread that ties two soulmates together.
( More info and pic below the cut )
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May 12th, 2008
vuzh
 | 07:39 pm - Electric Furnace for Casting Pewter
I'm looking for a 220V electric melting pot for pewter.
Anyone seen these for sale around?
I'm looking for a 40 or 80 pound capacity pot.
Also looking for good pricing & reliable service (of course)
Current Music: Aerial M - Wedding Song #2
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May 11th, 2008
fiveforsilver
 | 07:46 am - Restart Monthly Projects?
Edit: It occurs to me that I should not have made the answers so absolute. Sorry about that. From now on, please read the first two options as "Yes, most likely" and "No, probably not". Thank you!
Poll #1186235
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: AllWill you participate if the monthly projects are restarted?
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vuorbi
 | 02:53 pm - ... and a metalworking question
I'm currently in the process of designing a kind of a spice doser for a friend. I have designed a version with a bent tube protruding from the bowl, and now I'm wondering if there is any sensible way of finishing and polishing inside the tube? High polish is not absolutely necessary, but hygiene is the key here, and it would be nice if as little as possible of the spices would stick inside the tube.
Any advice is helpful here. I love my idea, but if it's not practical, I can make a tube-less version as well.
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vuorbi
 | 01:36 pm - monthly projects?
Hi!
I did some digging in the community archives and spent some time admiring your collective work for the monthly projects. I was only wondering whatever happened to them? I for one would really like to participate, and doing the old projects just isn't the same. :)
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May 5th, 2008
jamaika_
| 04:07 pm
sterling silver,gem
all made by jamaika_
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May 2nd, 2008
unicornemporium
 | 03:12 pm - Noob question regarding casting/mold making....
Hi all,
I have a question I'm hoping someone here might help me with. I've never done any kind of metal work and am a complete and utter noob!
I have a silver shoe buckle from 1780 that I got off of ebay. Unfortunately, there is only one, and I was thinking of some way I could make a mold from it and make a "matching" one, or as close as possible, either from silver or some other inexpensive metal (I know nothing about metals that I could use.) My hope is to use it on some reproduction 18th century shoes.
How hard would this be? How expensive? Are there any inexpensive alternatives to silver that look like silver? Is there another way I could accomplish this?
Thank you for any advice!
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/classic/tired.gif) tired
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May 1st, 2008
al_qhadhulu
 | 12:00 pm - Photo Etch Resist
Greetings,
Have any of you tried out this photo etch resist kit for inkjet printer?
Think champleve or poesy rings, for instance.
The reason I ask is this: I use laser-printed PNP-blue transfer paper for fine-line etch resist. When I iron it onto copper or brass sheet, PNP adheres only where I want it to adhere. Other etch resist media I've tried adheres and must be cut away with an exacto knife, requiring hours of meticulous, steady-handed work. I'm hoping Micro Mark's photo etch resist adheres only where I want it to.
cross-posted to ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) metalsmithing metalsmiths fire_enamel jewelrymakers
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April 22nd, 2008
jamaika_
 | 12:48 am - Labris
sterling silver
all made by jamaika_
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April 16th, 2008
kirathaune
 | 09:32 am - Sawing isn't really sooo bad, after all!
It's amazing what using a tool properly can do!
I've been avoiding any jewelry designs that would call for the use of a jeweler's saw, because it was always the bane of my existence. Blades would break left and right, and I couldn't saw the simplest thing without going through at least 3 blades.
Then, surfing around for something else entirely, I came across an online tutorial about using a jeweler's saw, and the woman gave a chart that told you what blade size to use with what gauge metal. Ooooooooh!
So last night I sawed, using the blade size recommended by her chart. Didn't break a SINGLE BLADE. It went so fast and easy I couldn't believe it! I had been using a #2 blade in the past, and was SUPPOSED to use a 3/0.
Basically, it was the equivalent of me using a chain saw when I should have used a fine Japanese hand saw!!
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/classic/smile.gif) impressed
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April 11th, 2008
jamaika_
 | 01:53 pm
sterling silver,mother of pearl,agate
all made by jamaika_
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March 17th, 2008
jamaika_
| 11:33 am - My heart will go on...
sterling silver
all made by jamaika_
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March 5th, 2008
jamaika_
| 05:55 pm
sterling silver,labradorite
all made by jamaika_
photographershuka4
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