Newsletter      May 2017
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Size it up~!

Mandrels:

Did you know? A mandrel is a metalsmithing tool used to size and shape various types of metal and wire, as well as for measuring the size of an existing ring or bangle. Mandrels are typically used with a hammer or mallet to shape metal. Mandrels come in all different shapes and sizes for small bezels, coin frames, earrings, rings or bangles , they are commonly made of steel, aluminum, wood or plastic.
Multi sizer band:
This plastic economical multi-sizer ring gauge works like a belt, forming a ring and then placed on the the finger to provide your finger size. It's small and portable too!


Caring for your tools:
Given enough time, rust will damage metal permanently. Here are some ways to keep it from forming on your tools and to get rid of it if you've got it. Steel tools are easy to keep in top condition, store tools in a dry place- with silica beads in an envelope- to absorb any moisture, if they come into contact with acid or liquids it will cause rust quickly. When rust gets a foothold: Spray lightly rusted surfaces with a penetrating lubricant like WD-40, then scrub with a heavy-duty Scotch-Brite pad or water paper / wet or dry in 1200 grit.

Ring size chart:
There are so many ring sizing systems- this chart will help you identify what size is required as well as the diameter, circumference of your metal or cross reference a size.
Bracelet mandrel:
The main role of the bracelet mandrel is to serve as a platform onto which you hammer a metal cuff bracelet to shape into oval or round. These are available in wood or in hardened steel.
Ring sizers:
This ring gauge measures finger sizers. Each narrow metal ring band is connected onto a hoop for easy access to all sizes. The individual rings are marked with a letter relating to the British sizing structure. We also stock box sets for a more professional presentation.
Bangle dome sets
Cupola punches are double sided dapping dies used for forming large spherical shapes. 
Don't forget:

The next Saturday's we are open:
09h00 - 12h30
27th May 2017
24th June 2017
Ring stick:
This tapered aluminium ring stick is marked with concentric,equidistant circles running the length of the stick.Each circle symbolizes a size and indicates either an American or an European ring size.
 
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