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Not all Enamels work successfully on all metals. To begin with they have to be compatible due to the "Coefficient of Expansion" which is the amount and rate of expansion and contraction of the enamel …

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Vitreous Enamel is glass that shares the same Coefficient of Expansion as the metal it is being fused to. This action happens at approximately 1500 to 1750 degrees F ... depending on the particular en …

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Handmade and engraved Sterling Silver Enamel Earrings. Hard Vitreous enameling dates back at least to the age of the great Egyptian Pharaohs. The ancient technique is nearly a lost art. Only a hand fu …

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"Going backwards and proud of it! is a statement we often make. The statement reflects our commitment to carrying on the human tradition of making fine quality handmade jewelry. No Computers. No CAD. …

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Cutting stones for a Bracelet Slide is tedious and time consuming. For smaller jobs we use  the 1930's version of a Sears Craftsman Stone Cutter. It is belt driven by an old electric motor at 175 …

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Cutting rough stone material can be challenging. Decisions have to be made. Do I slice it here .... or there? Will the color be enhanced or lost as I cut and polish. We value and respect each and ever …

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