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I am the Badger Princess. asked:


A gold necklace with different shapes linked together with chains, what would be the production process of this? Would a metal cast have been made?

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rely-honestly&help asked:


I am a master creftsman inthe fine art of precious metal crafting ;PLATINUM,GOLD AND SILVER;as well as setting precious and semi precious stones in theese metals! Buying tools and materials and setting up a working and cost efective shop and contacting suppliers is also availible .I have 30 yrs exp and I am in the prossess of starting my first wholesale shop with another master ; but I want to diversify, as well as train people to do the work in our shop. Training for our people is free but for others who want to advance;from beginnerto advance I am available. I guess it will have to include a web cam and mikes for real time answers to specfic teqniques,torch.fab ,casting and setting,but it must be like I said 1on1.J.C

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my white mustang asked:


I have a small template on sheet metal that I need to enlarge by about 3 feet. I know you can use a light and something on the wall to project the shadow on and then I can trace the outline of the shadow. What is the trick to getting it to be the size I need while not messing up the integrity of the design. In other words, it needs to be to scale. Move light further away, move template further away, or move both. Somebody make this easier for me please.
Well, I live in a very small town, (no ohps) and I need to get this done tonight. I think I’m confused about the distance of the light from the existing template that I’m trying to make an enlarged copy of. I can make it stable even if I have to resort to my old faithful duck tape.

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chazadaz asked:


Anyone know the artist or the piece itself? Thanks xx

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myron b asked:


I have several pounds of sterling silver and some casts that I want to pour melted silver into to make original jewelry. I’ve searched for equipment to melt the silver but just keep finding suggestions like “using a torch.” I thought maybe there is a pot or kettle melting system that I’ve yet to discover. All your help is so greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

DIY Metal Casting

my white mustang asked:


I have a small template on sheet metal that I need to enlarge by about 3 feet. I know you can use a light and something on the wall to project the shadow on and then I can trace the outline of the shadow. What is the trick to getting it to be the size I need while not messing up the integrity of the design. In other words, it needs to be to scale. Move light further away, move template further away, or move both. Somebody make this easier for me please.
Well, I live in a very small town, (no ohps) and I need to get this done tonight. I think I’m confused about the distance of the light from the existing template that I’m trying to make an enlarged copy of. I can make it stable even if I have to resort to my old faithful duck tape.

Hobby Metal Casting

shelby k asked:


Trying to learn how to work with bronze and silver castings. I worked with other metal, marbal, and ceramic castings. I was currious to know if they use the same tecniques with all castings? If anyone has any suggestions; feel free to log on. Thanx, China :}

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Robin asked:


This is a question for people who are familiar with Graphic Design. If you haven’t been to college yet, don’t bother responding. Thanks.

Home Metal Casting

stuntdouble_uk asked:


I’m trying to find out how custom made metal rings are produced. Is the molten metal poured into a cast/mould or is a line of the metal allowed to cool and then twisted into a circular shape, then smoothed/filed down and polished? Any info appreciated…

DIY Metal Casting