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Hi, without having the clasp in front of me it's difficult to know what kind it is or how it works. I recommend going into your local jewelry store and they may be able to help you.

Hi, we're using an acetylene/air torch. We have a tank of acetylene gas and it pulls in oxygen from the environment.

For sure! You don't want to use one that's the same size as you're stone - you're using one that slightly larger than the setting. So don't worry too much about what the size it says it is, just find one that just fits over to the top!

Hi! Some people like to remove excess material with a ball bur first, but I just go straight to the setting bur usually. If the tube is appropriately sized, it's not too much material to cut away with the setting bur. You'll find the same technique done a few different ways frequently - just a matter of what works best for you!

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That's a hand-held butane torch. There are a lot of different brands, but they're all pretty similar. An acetylene/air or smith little torch will also work though!

The wire comes like that! You'll see it as Pattern or Gallery wire. www.halsteadbead.com/jewelry-metals?FacetGroup=attwiretype%7CPattern%2B%2526%2BGallery&fromSearch=true

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Hi! We don't have it as a document, but feel free to pause the video and copy down the settings we mention!

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You can polish as you would any other piece!

Unfortunately no - because they're lined with silicone, the heat from soldering would ruin that and how they stay in place.

Hi! You can purchase retail and all you need to do is set up an online account. For wholesale pricing (30-50% off) you will need to submit the necessary documents. Neither require a fee! You can find more info on wholesale here: www.halsteadbead.com/user/login

It's just meant to show you a glimpse of the process and help get you inspired. This blog includes some more information on making bolo ties. www.halsteadbead.com/articles/5-unisex-designs-to-expand-your-jewelry-collection

This is a hard question to answer - there is no right number. But I would consider how many people you can weld in those three days and use that as a starting point. Good luck at your first event!

How did it go?

I'm not quite sure about the question you're asking. You need the material to be annealed before you roll it through the mill and annealing will ruin plating.

I'm not sure. I would look at Gesswein for the wheel that you need - they have a huge selection of finishing wheels for both dremels and polishing machines, and might have something.

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Most people do not solder with headpins - they wire wrap the top to keep them secure

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The chain is 2K165X

Watch the previous ep, part 2, for the details

Now they only sell the Helix, which is also a great option and machine

We do recommend you wear the glasses, as repeated exposure to the welds can damage your eyes over time. We like the auto-darkening lens best, as it's lighter to align your weld and darkens during the weld.

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Most people don't add a hallmark to permanent jewelry. If you're selling ready to wear jewelry, you may want to have a hallmark. For chains there are tags you can purchase that are already stamped. Yes, you can use the welder for all of those materials. You'll just have to play around with the settings.

When riveting, to spread the head you can use a ball peen or cross peen, but if the rivet it small a slightly domed face is all you need. Start at the center of the rivet and work out in a circular motion. When you get towards the edges, slightly angle your hammer so instead of just stretching the metal out, it will also be going downwards. It takes practice and hammer control to not hit the surface. A smaller hammer will also help with this - see my comment about hammers.

Hammering in a circular motion around the outside of the rivet helps get the edges down flat to the metal so they are not sharp. It leaves you with a gently domed rivet.

I have not been successful that way either. If you were watching someone rivet to teach, what would you look for them doing?

That would be the tip I would give them. You can go over your rivet after with a 3M radial wheel or scotchbrite wheel to soften the edges.

You should be able to! Just make sure you know the material and it is clean and free of solder

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