304 stainless steel and 18kt gold Pin

[Markofx]

Hi everyone,
I wanted to show you this pin I finished for a client. I cut the black Opals,as well as the fabrication of the stainless. I'm glad I choose a simple pattern to engrave, This stuff be hard. View attachment 787

 

[D.DOUGLAS]

Looks cool! Wht didnt you use 400 series stainless it engraves quite nice. Did you use a laser welder on this project? Doug

 

[Markofx]

Hi Doug,

I find that brazing with silver solder I can mix metals without fearing the solder wont flow to the stainless.
I've been using 304 stainless alot in my jewelry, it doesn't tarnish, It's stronger then platinum. And since I do sculptures in stainless, I have about 4tons of sheet and small wire that I can use in the work. I also use a jewelers saw 3/0 to cut out patterns. One thing though, It takes longer but a ring last forever. The 304 is annealed and with carbide cuts pretty nice. Bright cuts stay polished for ever.

Thanks

 

[ihsfab]

Mark do you TIG any of the 304 or braze it all. It weld's wonderful. Do you have any other pics of stuff you have made.