Can it be used successfully in jewelry making?
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I used it to repair a broken small wooden sculpture and it worked perfect for that. I haven't tried it for jewelry making, but imagine it should work.
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If it's a real pearl, it shouldn't be a problem. I've used it on pretty much all my jewelry as well as on my glasses and have been very happy. Try it for one minute first and if there are no problems, increase the time. I add one capfull of cleaning solution when I use the machine and then often let it sit for days, full of solution, before I use it again. That works just fine. I just got too lazy to empty and refill each use.
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It works well with small things. I use it for storing stones, gems, findings, etc. in making jewelry.
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Yes, but don't put anything in that has pearls or stones that are just glued in. Tried to clean an old Sarah Coventry bracelet that I had, the gold part came out nicely but the stones and pearls fell out. Does a very good job on good jewelry.
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i do not know about jewelry but doubt it would do any good. i applied coat after coat, according to instructions, to antique silver plated flatware and could see no improvement whatsoever. in my humble opinion a total waste of a few dollars.
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Hi Debbie, I am not quite sure actually. I was trying to glue stainless steel to stainless steel and it didn't really work. It might work with a gemstone... I'm sorry I can't be of more help to you. Do you happen to know a metallurgist? ;) Stainless steel is a very "particular" metal... a pro might know all the kinks...
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I would think so.... gets a real good close up....if not for the price it would still be good for cleaning and making jewelry or bead making and reading of small print I enjoy mine hope it helps :)
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Yes, it is possible. But if you are using glass beads, I would not get the bead too close, it will break it. As long as the bead isn't too large. I had a small glass bead break when I got to close to the "looping" part of the tool. I am still learning with it though.
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I'm not sure about that never tried, however, it works on jewelry... so it just might
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Amanda ~ I haven't used it with any jewelry that has glued on stones so can't answer your question. I have a feeling that they would be okay though.
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Chances are no. I can't say definitively because I've never tried it. This kit was made for melting lead. (melting point 650 F) and I use it for working with pewter (tin, melting point 450 F). Silver requires around 1500 F to melt. This kit is inexpensive and works well for what it was designed for. It *might* heat up hot enough for silver, maybe, but it will likely burn out quickly and stop working. Silver smelters cost more because they get a lot hotter and require a better construction to handle the heat. If you're making silver jewelry you will also want a finer set of tools. The size of this smelter (I melt a couple lbs at a time) requires more in materials to be manageable. Pewter and lead are inexpensive. I would want a smaller smelter for silver and do it in ounces.
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I would say it is possible with copper however only in you are using the larger bits and have a ton of patience, but brass is a harder metal. I would say it depends on what your trying to accomplish but honestly I think this is more for hobby craft on balsa, light plastics, and soft metals. I don't know the task you have planned but a rotary tool (ie dremel) may be a better option.
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The directions say to, yes. You could probably get a couple uses out of it if your jewelry isn't too dirty.
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can this unit be used to cut different hardness of stones for lapidary work
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I think that most jewelry cleaners such as this can be used on most semi precious gems such as sapphires. I have cleaned mine with it and it looks great with no damage. Never every clean opals or pearls with this type of product. be careful about the length of time that you leave jewelry in this product or any such cleaners as they do remove a thin layer of gold and the shiner layer that they now put on white gold to make it shiny. soak it for a short time then brush it. wet it again and pull it out.. wash with water afterwards. have a great day .. Shells
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I have been using this product for years and do apply it to silver jewelry. It works well. It is a paste, so you will need to rinse it off carefully when you are done to remove all of the residue which dries to a light powder if not completely rinsed. I highly recommend it!
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Marvelous for this purpose - I use it for my jewelry supplies and am very happy with it.