Re: Laying out a bracelet with microsoft publisher and a photocopier
With the design transfered onto the silver, I engrave the scroll outlines and the borders. It is easier for me to do this before I saw the piece out, as it fits into the vice better.
Next I drill the spaces and saw out the openings. I use a jewelers saw frame with 3/0 blades, then clean the sawing up with a small barrette file ( it cuts on the bottom and is a shallow triangle on the top. I have ground the top flatter to fit into tighter spaces.
After it is cleaned up, I saw the outside, and file the edges.
I finally detail the engraving, using a 120 graver.
This was all done at my workplace with an ancient gravermeister and Ruby stone for sharpening. I have my own better set up at home where I do my own work.
The final step, before bending, is to make sure that you mark all your pieces. If you mark it Sterling, you are supposed to "hallmark" the piece, making your recognizable mark. As I did this at work, I used the stores hallmark, but added my own, so when I am famous, they can say that this is a Bockemuehl.
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