Clocks

Product code: HK1

R108.30

Product code: H110AG

R51.30

Product code: SK103

R210.90

Product code: H160AG

R54.80

BAROMETERS

Product code: BML-2

R541.50

Product code: B108CH

R171.00

Product code: B108IV

R153.90

Product code: B108IV

R199.50

THERMOMETERS

We are the national agent for Grobet products:

Grobet hanging motor

Flexshafts are a universal tool for any profession including watchmakers, clockmakers, hobbyist or jewellers. The hand held rotary tool offers complete and precise control over your work piece. This is a must have precision tool no matter what field you are in, even for home use. This 1/8 hp workhorse, is economical and uses a ball bearing type motor which runs smooth and quiet, plus it requires no lubrication. There is a thousand plus uses for a flex shaft you can drill, polish, lathe, sand, grind, carve, make jewellery, engrave only your imagination is the limit.

S0138

R2274.30

Flexible shaft machine 1/8 HP complete with motor foot control quick change handpiece

Stringing

Silk thread:

It is traditional to string pearls with silk thread. Silk gives the knotted strand a lovely drape and the silk has a soft sheen that goes so beautifully with the luster of the pearls. There are two main reasons that the thread is knotted in between the pearls. The first is to protect the nacre from wear, especially around the drilled holes, and the second is to keep the pearls from being lost if the necklace is broken. With knots around every pearl, only one pearl can fall off if the necklace breaks.

Some of us like to hand-knot beads other than pearls. Gemstones can be enhanced with a complimentary colour of silk thread knotted between them. Of course, if the gemstones are expensive, the knots will protect the beads from wear and loss, just as they protect pearls.

You must measure and cut silk thread that comes on a spool and then put it on a collapsible-eye needle. That means that you're using doubled thread, which is my favourite way to make knots.

Silk thread will stretch, so it's wise to pre-stretch it before knotting your necklace or it will stretch as you wear the necklace, which will cause it to grow gaps between the knots and the pearls.

Silk thread is best and that French wire should always be used to protect the thread next to the clasps.

Pearl Gimp:

The proper way to finish a pearl necklace is to use gimps. It is a very fine coil of silver or gold plated wire through which you thread your silk thread. You then thread your clasp/jump ring and place it over the GIMP-then bring the two ends of the silk thread together and thread your needle and then start threading your pearls knotting as you go. Finishing with a second piece of gimp, threading your end piece and doubling back into the pearls knotting and securing with a little dab of glue. Crimp covers can also be put over the knot for an even neater finish.

It will give your hand strung beads and precious gemstones a professional finish as well prolongs it safety by decreasing wear and tear on the stringing threads

Beading Needles Stainless

Product code: B0006

R1.70 each

Tiger Cord

Product code: T0012

R45.60 incl vat

Cord Tiger Tail Assorted Colours Thread 045. 100 meters

We sell a large range of findings, pliers and stringing material.

HOBBY-X Cape Town

Hobby-X is once again coming to Cape Town. It will run from the 3 October 2014 to the 5 October 2014.Hobby-X promotes an innovative marketing approach that targets both Trade and Consumers. This two-pronged approach enables Exhibitors to target their marketing to the Trade Buyers, while generating brand awareness and building brand loyalty amongst consumers, ultimately resulting in increased demand for their products within the retail stores. With a great line-up of exhibitors and activities, visitors will be able to browse, shop or linger at stalls, taking in all the latest creative craft supplies and innovations.