Jewelry Making

Most of the jewelry that I buy is fake silver mainly because it’s cheap, but they are all turning bronze. Is there any way that I can make them silver again?

Get silver spray paint or silver nail polish and coat it yourself. Thats genrally how the big manufacturers do it.

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i dont know silver in prticular but this is great
http://www.fashiondesigncenter.org/courses.htm
good luck

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Sparked my curiosity.

Silver and Gold are traditionally known as precious metals. They are soft and easy to craft with, and do not oxidize like iron and copper. Bronze was used before gold/silver, but with bronze being common, it wasn’t seen as anything spectacular.

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I am new at soldering Silver and Gold for jewelry making. I am going to buy a soldering torch for this, but am not sure at the best way to go for a begginer. Should I get one of the soldering guns from say Home Depot? Or would spending the money and buying a $250-$500 torch made especially for jewelry be the way to go?? I don’t have a whole lot of money, so any bit I could save would realy help!!

Buy only a professional torch. Use a good one and don’t settle for a cheap torch or you’ll find yourself buying another one later.
I’m using the "little torch" <http://www.littletorch.com/> for all the goldsmith/silversmith work I do. It should fit within your budget.
Good luck!
Sarit.
http://sarit-jewelry.com

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I want to learn how to make silver jewellery by attending a workshop which has a maximim of seven people per teacher.

try ringing your local Community College. St George & Sutherland College have a course in Term 1 called "Jewellery-Introduction to Precious Metal Clay (PMC)". Pls contact the college on 029589-0517 for more information.

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I am looking for a store or online distributor of raw copper and silver for homemade forged jewelry projects. It would be great to be able to buy in small quantities but any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for you responses.

FDJ on time. in winter park,florida . the have the metals and all of the tools you could ever need. at good prices.

web address: www.fdjtool.com

phone:407-629-6906 , 800-323-6091

1180 solana ave.
winter park,fl.
32789

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After awhile of wearing it, i noticed it was turning a gold-ish color. How can i make it silver again?

The plating must be rubbing off, and what you see underneath is the real metal that your jewellery piece is made from. Having said that, the only way you can make it silver again is to have it re-plated. I cannot imagine this to be very expensive, however you should consider the cost you paid for the necklace initially and compare the plating cost, and see if this seems like a good investment for you.

If you do decide to get it re-plated there are a few measures you can take to ensure that your jewellery stays silver. One would be never to shower, swim with or wash your hands whilst wearing jewellery. Before you store your jewellery, always wipe with a soft cloth and store in a ziplock bag or soft cloth jewellery pouch individually, and away from sunlight and heat. This will ensure that your pieces do not rub against one another, getting scratched and it will help maintain the plating that much longer.

I hope this helped and good luck!

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I have some jewelry I can’t tell if they’re metal or silver, they’re beginning to tarnish. So what do I have to do to make them shine again? Also I have a cool finger ring, I mean it covers the whole finger & it’s also tarnishing. So what do I use on that?

I’ve used a mechanic tooth brush and tooth paste it seems to work for me. (tooth paste is mostly a polisher)

Step 1
Choose the right toothpaste. The key to using toothpaste as a silver jewelry cleaner is the baking soda. Do not use gel toothpaste, as it usually does not contain baking soda. And, avoid toothpastes that boast tartar-control or whitening power, as they may include chemicals that can harm your silver.
Step 2
Use a soft dampened cloth to clean more delicate jewelry or softer silvers. Wet the silver and add a dab of toothpaste. Remember that a little goes a long way. Rub gently with the moistened cloth until polished.
Step 3
Add a bit more toothpaste if the cloth becomes dark with tarnish and continue cleaning. Simply wash the darkened toothpaste foam from the jewelry piece, rinse the cloth and begin again.
Step 4
Scrub your silver jewelry gently with a toothbrush for stubborn tarnish or hard to reach grooves. Try to find an old worn toothbrush or buy a new soft-bristled toothbrush to prevent scratching.
Step 5
Rinse the polished silver jewelry in warm water and dry with a soft towel.

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Because it is less active, it bonds with other elements poorly. The main problem with metals is that they oxidize, i.e.rust. When they rust they don’t look so good any more. This also makes gold a very good metal for making critical circuits- like the ones in air bags for cars.

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I’m looking for an online CANADIAN supplier that I can get Silver, Copper, and Bronze sheet from.
I’ve been searching like crazy but can’t find anything.
The sheet’s are to be used for making jewelry.
Anyone know of any?

The one Canadian supplier that I know sells Silver and possibly Bronze sheets is Imperial Smelting. They do have an online website that you can check out.
Also, Lacy’s carries nickle-silver and possibly copper sheets. They have an online website, but it’s a little difficult to navigate, so I would advise perhaps giving them a call.

Hope this helps.

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