http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/ filigree Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:46:21 GMT Trish http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/706 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/706 Yeah I don't get the use of the shaken solder or what ever that is...must have a lot of money to play with. The show I had this weekend sucked for sales but a Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:55:32 GMT sharmilagoedhart http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/705 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/705 After wearing my new filigree cuff for a couple of days, a few of the solder joints worked their way loose, primarily on the joins to the frame. I really had Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:59:02 GMT sharmilagoedhart http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/704 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/704 Its lovely! I like the way you've done the bail as well. I'm always trying to find ways to make bails that match the piece rather than just using a ready-made Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:11:41 GMT RW http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/703 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/703 Posted in Flicker and on the cover of my album on this group. I need practice. Not enough time. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:06:38 GMT Trish http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/702 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/702 Very nice! Good find! Trish ... From: sharmilagoedhart Date: 04/11/2009 10:41:20 AM To: filigree@yahoogroups.com Subject: [filigree] Antique shop treasure I Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:31:12 GMT Trish http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/701 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/701 My quilling tool is still untact. I use it to get started then use the flat pliers to go the rest of the way. Trishs ... From: sharmilagoedhart Date: 11/04/09 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:41:19 GMT sharmilagoedhart http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/700 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/700 I occasionally stick my nose into a little shop that sells exquisite glassware, porcelain and jewellery. I found a filigree flower brooch in amongst a whole Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:13:26 GMT sharmilagoedhart http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/699 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/699 Hi Trish Do you mean the thumb guard? I took a clay cast off the thermoplastic splint that the occupational therapist had moulded to my thumb. I built up the Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:47:17 GMT Trish http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/698 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/698 It is so beautiful! And inspiring! Are the rings hard to do? What do you use to bend etc.? Trish ... From: sharmilagoedhart Date: 03/11/2009 2:27:32 PM To: Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:12:12 GMT Annabel http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/697 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/697 That's not an "attempt" at all. It is a Beautiful and original work of filigree jewellry! Well done! Annabel ... tightly coiled fine silver filler wires and Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:27:29 GMT sharmilagoedhart http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/696 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/696 Thanks Jerri. There's another pic in my album of how I wear that thumb ring. I have to say a big thank you to Lisa for her advice on the fine silver that Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:32:17 GMT Jerri Maulik http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/695 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/695 WOW that is beautiful! The bracelet is very nice. I can see why it needed a lot of heat, and was challenging. I have never seen the thumb ring, I am Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:57:10 GMT sharmilagoedhart http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/694 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/694 Hi all I've added my latest attempt to my album. It used a combination of tightly coiled fine silver filler wires and densely packed scrolls. I found this Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:58:57 GMT Lauren http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/693 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/693 I do occasionally use the oxy-acetylene setup for jewelry... I've had a few truly obstinate pieces -- not the filigree part! -- that the extra heat helped on. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:20:40 GMT sharmilagoedhart http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/692 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/filigree/message/692 Hi Matilda For most of my small work, I use a 'micro torch' that uses butane. They are sometimes sold as chef's torches for creme brulee and such-like. They