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 …
Mohs Scale – hardness scale for minerals, metals and other materials
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 …
Annealing wire
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 …
Key Pendant – crown setting
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Leverback earrings with 8 prong setting
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Silver purification with nitric acid
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Home studio remodel
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 …
DIY storage for jeweler’s saws
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Abalone shell brooch – pierced walls
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Soldering flux
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Tool maintenance
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 …
Tools, not fingers
I need to put this up on my wall as a reminder…