I’ve made a video on how to oxidize, or apply patina, to copper or silver. The chemical compound used in this video is potassium sulfide, also known as liver of sulfur. In its natural state …

I’ve made a video on how to oxidize, or apply patina, to copper or silver. The chemical compound used in this video is potassium sulfide, also known as liver of sulfur. In its natural state …
When you work with minerals you notice there’s a difference in hardness between gemstones. As a jeweller you must know which gemstones are resistance to damage, both during the creation process and afterwards, while wearing …
I made a video that shows how to anneal thin copper wire. The same method can be used for silver or brass and for thicker gauge wire. Thicker wire should be kept in a tight …
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This article has moved to dalilacaria.com, my website dedicated to jewellery and metalsmith techniques.
This article has moved to dalilacaria.com, my website dedicated to jewellery and metalsmith techniques.
Living on the top floor has some disadvantages. One of them is the danger of water damage. Some time ago we began noticing some water stains in a corner of my home studio. The stains …
This article has moved to dalilacaria.com, my website dedicated to jewellery and metalsmith techniques.
This article has moved to dalilacaria.com, my website dedicated to jewellery and metalsmith techniques.
This article has moved to dalilacaria.com, my website dedicated to jewellery and metalsmith techniques.
Pliers and other tools made out of iron or steel need some regular maintenance to avoid getting rusty. For this task we need some lubrification fluid, preferably with an anti-rust component, a green scouring pad …
I need to put this up on my wall as a reminder…