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AuthorTopic: Great soldering tip (Read 9 times)
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« Result #1 on Dec 21, 2009, 2:34pm »
I wish I could take credit for this idea but I saw it at a jewelry store that gives lessons in New Albany, IN.

Don't know if I am the only one that has had problems with flux when soldering or not but this will make sure you never have problems again. I had lots of problems when I first started soldering with how much flux to put down, how wet should it be, solder chips jumping around when the moisture boiled away, etc etc. Now I have the perfect amount and have not used a soldering pick in weeks.

Ok here's what you do: Go buy alcohol (no not the drinking kind) get the highest % you can find. Take your flux and dump it into an air tight container (I recommend one that has a big mouth opening). Poor the alcohol into the container and mix the alcohol and flux up together. I put about 2-3 oz of flux and mixed with a 1/2 cup of alcohol. You want to make sure the mix is heavy on the flux side. The flux will not dissolve in the mix but will collect at the bottom (shake well before using). After this is finished, you can dip the piece that needs to be fluxed directly into the solution (you can also use a brush for spot soldering just make sure you shake well before brushing). Take your torch and heat the piece. The alcohol will catch fire and burn off the moisture, leaving you with a perfectly fluxed piece.

This has saved me so much time and frustration it's not even funny. Let me know how it works for you as it has worked like a dream for me.

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Re: Jeweler's Bench Build New Pics added
« Result #2 on Dec 21, 2009, 2:03pm »
Great job Dan, looks like you will be doing some serious work there. So lets see the final final now that you have all your crap all over it.
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« Result #3 on Dec 21, 2009, 11:46am »
I'm looking forward to going and being with you guys. I haven't posted much here or on the other site. I also have slowed down in my tumbling. Haven't done too much of that in a while. I guess once I get going again I'll continue where I left off. Now with January, February and March coming up, I'm sure I'll start up again. January---Quartzite show in Arizona. February---Tucson show. March---WWR Blitz IV. These three months always motivate me. See you all in March.

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« Result #4 on Dec 20, 2009, 8:53pm »
hee hee stonesthatrock your already a favorite of mine :o)

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« Result #5 on Dec 20, 2009, 8:51pm »
Adrian the rings are easier than you think, if you can make a pendant you can make a ring.
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Re: WOODWARD RANCH 2010
« Result #6 on Dec 20, 2009, 2:19pm »
We're putting shocks on the Nissan this week.

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Re: Tutorial for Wrapping Faceted Stones with Wire
« Result #7 on Dec 18, 2009, 12:42pm »
Thank you for your help. Off to see what I can see.

Wow is all I can say. I found tons of great stuff
Thanks again
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Re: Tutorial for Wrapping Faceted Stones with Wire
« Result #8 on Dec 18, 2009, 9:16am »
Hello again, Barngem!

I think I remember seeing a few tutorials on Jewelrylessons.com about how to do pronged wire wrap settings for faceted stones. There are a few members here that contribute heavily on that site. Bobbiwired is the first to come to mind, she has years of experience and writes up some great tutorials. The site offers both free and pay tutorials.

http://jewelrylessons.com

You might want to check out the EiS member favorites as well, there are plenty of jewelry and cabochons sites listed

http://blarneystones.proboards.com/index....lay&thread=1099

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« Result #9 on Dec 18, 2009, 9:03am »
Howdy there Barngem. Welcome to the forum! Glad to have you here.

If you have any questions about how stuff works on the site, just let me know.

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« Result #10 on Dec 17, 2009, 12:41pm »
Hello all
New to metal work and wire wrap. Not new to jewelry making though. I want to do a small amount of wire wrap but I intend to learn about metal work,(silver smithing specifically)
I am a Jill of all trades. I am a kitchen designer by Day for 19 years now. I have been a horse woman all my life, and I have been making and selling jewelry for 6 years or so. I do some artwork for hire, and I love to garden and pick rocks. I raise some fancy chickens too. In winter I occasionally downhill ski and in summer I also Kayak.

I am ready to move my jewelry to the next level and this site is one step to the learning process and exposure to others work.

Barngem is actually a derivative name based on my time in the barn and being a Gemini but it fits for pretty much all parts of my life I guess.
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« Result #11 on Dec 17, 2009, 12:31pm »
I am new here. Hello everyone. ;D
I am fairly new to wire wrapping. I have been making jewelry for a few years but I wanted to try some new things. I hope to get into some silver work with cabs and things at some point.
My grandfather passed away a few years back and left some cab making equipment and a stone saw. Not sure the technical terms. I have a lot to learn. Anyway I have always been interested in rocks in general. It will be a natural progression from the jewelry making I have done.
I purchased a wire wrap tut and some stones then realized the tut was for cabs not faceted stones so now I am on a hunt for more info. Thus bringing me here.
I am looking for a tutorial or info on wrapping a faceted stone for a ring. I saw someplace some info about making pronged type wrap but I cant find it for the life of me. I am just wondering if anyone has a suggestion.
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Re: WOODWARD RANCH 2010
« Result #12 on Dec 14, 2009, 8:00pm »
I know what you mean... seems like every year there is a few hurdles I have to get over.... this year it's the truck... needs a lot of work.. tires.. shocks.. and the coolant system is giving me fits... no one can seem to repair it properly. But I just tell my self I'm going... no matter what! hehe... seems to work.
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Happy Birthday Robert
« Result #13 on Dec 14, 2009, 7:54pm »
Hey bud... How old are you now? 25? hehe... ;D


Hope you had a good Birthday! ..and hope it's a great new year for ya.

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Re: WOODWARD RANCH 2010
« Result #14 on Dec 14, 2009, 6:03pm »
So am I, really hoping I can stay with the company I am at so that I get vacation. I NEED this trip badly, so tired of being under someones thumb every day. Everyone bring your video cam for Spikes gone wild! lol
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Re: WOODWARD RANCH 2010
« Result #15 on Dec 14, 2009, 11:02am »
Hey Mark... I picked up a couple of chunks last year but I don't have a black Light to check for flourescence.

I'm starting to get antsy about going. I haven't done any hunting in the field all year and I'm ready to get my hands dirty.

So the dates are set right? March 13th thru the 21st? I'll be putting in my vacation request this week.

Looking forward to it!!
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« Result #16 on Dec 14, 2009, 12:45am »
Now that I know you are a Scot I hate even more that I am moving. Of course it does, though we tend to drink Irish beer there.

Did anyone get any of the feldspar last year? Maybe we could ask about that this time.
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And in the stars the glory of his eyes,
His body gleams amid eternal snows,
His tears fall from the skies.

I see his face in every flower;
The thunder and the singing of the birds
Are but his voice—and carven by his power
Rocks are his written words.


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« Result #17 on Dec 13, 2009, 7:07pm »
April???????
I'll be chasing Cuban and Haitian migrants for most of March.
Does 1/3 Scottish fit the HCCR?
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« Result #18 on Dec 13, 2009, 1:25am »
Now that it looks more possible for me to go and I see that the dates have not been posted officially for everyone (I have them through facebook, but others don't) maybe someone could put them up? Oh and some details of what the trip is about and lodging etc.

Those of us that have been there before have a pretty good idea (though some things have changed since I was ) but others like traveler hint, hint don't.

I am really not in the state of mind to post the great times we had there before but perhaps if someone will start it off I will jump in after I'm a little more grounded next week.

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And in the stars the glory of his eyes,
His body gleams amid eternal snows,
His tears fall from the skies.

I see his face in every flower;
The thunder and the singing of the birds
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Rocks are his written words.


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« Result #19 on Dec 8, 2009, 10:31pm »
You made some beautiful rings. I never made any of them, but I suppose they are more complicated than a pendant.

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« Result #20 on Dec 8, 2009, 8:30pm »
hi, those rings are beautiful. I had to go look at your etsy to see more. you shop is very nice. I'm also on etsy. Stonesthatrock1

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You did a great first job.
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« Result #23 on Dec 7, 2009, 11:15pm »
That is a great start, beautiful cabs! My favorites are the pet wood and the oval Brazilian.

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« Result #24 on Dec 7, 2009, 11:13pm »
Both of them, Dan, both! :)

Thank you everyone :)

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« Result #25 on Dec 7, 2009, 2:07pm »
Thanks for the kind words, gents. And, yeah, Dan, I did kind of rush them and didn't examine them as closely between some wheels as I should have. I do not plan to make a habit of that. Can't wait to get out there again.

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Thats cool, cab and slab the yard.
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« Result #27 on Dec 7, 2009, 9:54am »
Wow! These are beautiful Mary Ann! Makes me want to break out some of the Montana I have stashed away. Love that Rutiliated Quartz as well... awesome!
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« Result #28 on Dec 7, 2009, 9:50am »
Man I love Tigereye... This is a sweet set Adrian. I'm wondering who will get to wear them? Wife or daughter or both!
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« Result #29 on Dec 7, 2009, 9:47am »
Very cool! I think my favorite is the Turquois... but I like 'em all. Gonna have to try a wire wrap ring one of these days.

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« Result #30 on Dec 7, 2009, 9:44am »
Nice work Matt! Really fine first timers. I like the shape on the first one too. Like Mark said, it's hard to come up with new shapes sometimes but that one looks quite original.

The only thing I can suggest, w/regards to advice about shine is to make sure you are dilligent about removing all the scratches from the previous grit, this is especially important on the first belt. A 10x jewelers loop is a good thing to have.

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« Result #31 on Dec 6, 2009, 10:47pm »
Hi everyone!! Sorry it's been forever since I've posted in here. Work has me pretty busy and today was first day off alone. Soooooooooo I got out my tutorials and made these ;D [image]
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« Result #32 on Dec 6, 2009, 10:26pm »
oh wow way cool :o)
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« Result #33 on Dec 6, 2009, 12:17am »
Thank you, Dan and Jim.
Jim, you too refined your idea with the crimped bail on the groove wrap. You managed to make it esthetic and good looking.

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« Result #34 on Dec 5, 2009, 5:18pm »
looking good Tx. yeah sometimes they have minds of their own. The shape on the first one is a good idea, it is hard to come up with a new shape that works with the stone sometimes but that really works.
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His body gleams amid eternal snows,
His tears fall from the skies.

I see his face in every flower;
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Rocks are his written words.


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« Result #35 on Dec 5, 2009, 11:37am »
Ralph is one cabbin machine. You are a good slave driver Mary Ann. You must be treating him right. He puts a great shine on them for you...
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« Result #36 on Dec 5, 2009, 10:54am »
At long last, I have some cabs. They're not perfect and my camera cannot get true closeups (perhaps that's for the best), but I'm pleased to know I can actually do it. I did have some trouble getting a perfect shine on most of them -- they look like they have a little dust on them -- but that can be fixed as I get better. Advice from the pros is always welcome.

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An Arizona pet wood--pic taken inside to show the shine
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Now, outside
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A nice little white and black lace
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A couple Brazilians
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Sodalite -- I goofed on this one--ground too much away, ruining any chance at the 40x30 setting I had planned. C'est la vie.
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The only piece of self-collected rock. I found this a couple years ago at Anderson Reservoir when I went to visit Stoner in California. It wasn't shining as I had hoped. One of the rock club guys offered to try it on the lap -- it flew out of his hand and got a couple dings. I didn't try to fix it (running out of time).
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The whole bunch, outside
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« Result #37 on Dec 4, 2009, 10:54pm »
wow too cool :o)
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« Result #38 on Dec 4, 2009, 10:41pm »
wow that's gorgeous!!!!!!!!!
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« Result #39 on Dec 4, 2009, 8:14pm »
WoW! I hadent looked in here in a while. My goodness Adrian. That is so totaly different than anything I have ever seen. And it is so fantastic a piece. You are very ennovative sir to take on a project like this. What a unique design. I love it.
I see higher recognition for your design soon sir. Its fun to watch you evolve and refine your style.
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« Result #40 on Dec 4, 2009, 11:06am »
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It comes from, Live Oak County, that is all he could tell me. He collected it in the 1960s. He's 84. Bet its all changed, but I sure would like to know where he got it also. I have never seen any variety of petrified wood that has fortifications. Sliced open a couple of pieces and was wondering what the old guy was pulling on me. Never heard of gem wood. Cut in to the third piece and these pop out in the first two slabs. OK he wasent selling me a story. lol Such cool stuff. later
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Re: Ever see Texas Gem Wood?
« Result #41 on Dec 4, 2009, 9:25am »
I haven't seen or collected any wood like that here. Do you know where 'bouts this was collected? I think there is a lot of stuff here in Tx. that hasn't been discovered yet. I was talking to a friend who was telling me about some Dino-bone on a deer lease he goes to... He's not a hound but he said it's "real colorful" :)
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« Result #42 on Dec 4, 2009, 9:21am »
Yep.. real nice sets! The AZ wood is sweet too, nice rich colors.
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« Result #43 on Dec 4, 2009, 9:16am »
That's really cool, Adrian! You're so inovative and the stones compliment each other nicely. Great job!
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« Result #44 on Dec 4, 2009, 2:58am »
Hi everyone!

Here's a pendant made of Lapis and African blue lace agate, together with a silver strip.

Firstly, a couple of progress pics:
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I used Bison epoxy to put the pieces together.

And different angles of the finished pendant:
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And a picture of the back:
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« Result #45 on Dec 3, 2009, 7:56am »
Great stone! I've always like the Carnelians from W. Tex.
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« Result #46 on Dec 3, 2009, 12:22am »
My new word for the day. lol Anhedral. Its the white crystalized section on the bottom. And the rest of it I guess would be considered carnelion? I couldent stand to cut the biscuit down. So this is a pretty big piece.
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« Result #47 on Dec 1, 2009, 8:16am »
Very elegant set!

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« Result #48 on Nov 29, 2009, 9:18am »
What happened to the banners and custom icons??

Gate.com is the web host provider for my domain, davidsonoftulloch.net, and that's where the banner and icons reside. I know the bill is paid because my I just updated my billing info recently.

I logged into Gate.com and a notice popped up saying that my domain is currently being upgraded to their new system. I'm guessing that my files are being copied to a new server right now so they are unavailable.

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A pet wood set I enjoyed making.
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And a pair of earrings. Darn things are hard to photograph.
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« Result #50 on Nov 27, 2009, 7:38pm »
Hello all. I haven't been able to bring myself here for well over a year. Life has been rather rough for me and my wife. We have lost most of our families. I have been unable to find work and am on the verge of having to close the doors on my business. So I have to be rid of my toys. We have this saw listed on Ebay if anyone isinterested. Here is the link.
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I hope things are well with all of you. I do miss seeing all of the beautiful and interesting stuff here. Hope someday I am able to join back in the fun
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