Blue chalcedony brooch: advanced jewelry-making project
Article Abstract:
Chalcedonies can be made into a beautiful brooch by adopting a design that involves four main pieces namely an 18K gold for the base, two 22K gold attached pieces and one attached shakudo piece. Step-by-step instructions on how to make a blue chalcedony brooch are provided.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1998
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Simple brooch findings
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One of the most important components of brooch designing is the safety mechanism. A simple hinge can be constructed by using sheet. A 24-gauge piece of sheet should be cut to the preferred size and drilled with the hole measuring 2mm from one edge of the strip.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1999
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