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  1. DanM

    Metalsmithing course

    If you are on Facebook,you might try this 2 groups,there is a lot of information of online classes and procedures. Ask questions......... SilverSmithing and Jewellery Inspiring Metalsmiths Jewelry You might find this interesting...
  2. DanM

    Metalsmithing course

    Revere Academy closed 4 years ago.Alan does spent a little time in a couple jewellery making Facebook groups and one group which does the projects from his Professional Jewelry Making book.There are also videos of the projects at this YouTube link...
  3. DanM

    Cracking on 18K red gold wire while rolling.

    The main question is why you would use casting grain instead of just ordering wire? I was taught never to use casting grain for anything other than casting. No metal from any company is perfect at all times. Many years ago I worked 2 pieces of 18K red at today's price would be around...
  4. DanM

    Quality of work some engraving on Chinese box?

    The design on the side looks like it was made on a rolling machine.
  5. DanM

    Bench Pin

    Rio Grande has something which may work for you... https://www.riogrande.com/product/portable-bench-pin-with-clamp/110367
  6. DanM

    Heavily engraved snuff box

    The round one appears to be repousse and the designs were chased and not engraved.
  7. DanM

    Heavily engraved snuff box

    A standard 4 inch throat saw frame would have no problems with piercing that size metal sheet. In the photos the open work panels do look like they were cast.
  8. DanM

    Graver profiles of old

    It wasn't engraved,it was chased.
  9. DanM

    Graver profiles of old

    Wriggle engraving was common in the 1600's,most like it started much earlier. example https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25255/lot/246/
  10. DanM

    Flicker? Woodpecker

    Looks like a Red-Bellied Woodpecker.
  11. DanM

    Help needed, any advice and suggestions, please help.

    Hand sharpening your gravers.
  12. DanM

    Help needed, any advice and suggestions, please help.

    It depends on what designs you want to engrave. A few simple accent lines or a complicated design? 2 or 3 engraver shapes will do almost everything,maybe post a design you would like to try. Example with flat and square graver used.
  13. DanM

    Chinese style

    I think it was a context problem or maybe Google translation,East versus West usage. A couple weeks ago on another forum an Italian woman showed her jewelry and called it "tunneling" work,it was pierced work with a jeweler's saw.
  14. DanM

    Tool Identification Requested -Gravers?

    Similar gravers are used by shell cameo carvers.
  15. DanM

    Corel Draw

    If you were a enrolled student they have a 96% off option. https://www.corel.com/en/students/how-to-buy/eligibility/ I believe there is a trial short term option also on the website.
  16. DanM

    Chinese style

    I think Monk meant Chop seal- 印章
  17. DanM

    Beginner tools

    Take a look at options and the amount of money you can afford.... https://www.bladesmithsforum.com/index.php?/topic/24166-simple-engraving-for-knifemakers/
  18. DanM

    More work on copper laps

    Cast iron lap instructions.............. http://www.gemworld.com/CastIronLapPrep.asp
  19. DanM

    Multi color inlay work

    James Binnion's blog toward the bottom of the page,it does happen but it is environmental and body chemistry. You can look at his examples,but the piece I have worn for the last 30 years shows little corrosion. https://mokume-gane.com/blog/
  20. DanM

    Question: metal clay

    https://engraverscafe.com/threads/pmc3-precious-metal-clay.6751/

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