What is Gold Fill Wire?

Gold fill means a layer of karat gold is bonded to a core wire, usually brass. I use "14/20" gold fill wire. This has 14 karat gold (the 14 in 14/20) that is 1/20, 5%, of the entire weight (the 20 in 14/20). Unlike gold plating, the gold layer does not wear off and can be polished. It will last and be beautiful for a long, long time. Gold fill wire provides a lower-cost alternative to solid karat gold wire, but it still gives the same beautiful appearance. You will only see the 14K gold.

Welding permanently fuses the cut edges of jump rings, creating a continuous ring. It is stronger than soldering. It is also more attractive because it does not add a different material to the ring but uses the wire already there. Welded rings will not open over time, so your piece of jewelry will stay in good shape. For all pieces, end rings at the clasp or other stress points are welded. That may be all they need if the chain is strong by itself. With a few designs, especially those with larger rings, all rings are welded. In many cases, you can choose either option, and the listings will tell you which one is recommended.

How can I remove the tarnish from sterling silver?

I can do it for you (see the policies section on cleaning) or you can do it. Place a piece of aluminum foil in a glass or ceramic bowl, non-shiny side up. Add a tablespoon of baking soda, and enough very hot water to cover the jewelry. Stir the baking soda until it mostly dissolves. Place the jewelry in the bowl on the aluminum foil. Wait a few minutes, then stir gently. Wait a few more minutes, and the tarnish will be gone. (You may need to repeat for heavily tarnished silver.) If you get a rotten-egg smell, from the sulfur, it's working. Remove the item and rinse thoroughly. Pour out the liquid, and throw away the aluminum foil. This process does not polish the silver. It only removes the tarnish.

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Chainmaille tutorial, Easy chainmaille instructions for HP 4 in 1, Jewelry instructions in PDF download

Name: Chainmaille tutorial, Easy chainmaille instructions for HP 4 in 1, Jewelry instructions in PDF download
Brand: DesertChains
SKU: 226293949
Price: 4.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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The Half Persian 4-1 is a beautiful, but complex chainmaille design. This PDF download photo tutorial makes it easy, with 11 pages including 17 detailed steps and 32 close up pictures. I show you Every. Single. Step.
You can learn to make the Half Persian 4 in 1 chainmaille weave. This weave is intermediate level, but the tutorial makes it easy for anyone to make!

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7 Tutorial Combo: https://www.etsy.com/listing/488434999/half-price-7-chainmaille-tutorials-made

MAKE CHAINMAILLE LIKE AN EXPERT
I have made this weave many times, and I share my tips and tricks with you so you, too, can make HP 4-1 like an expert. With this PDF download, I give you all the images, advice, and instructions you need. And better yet, if you get stuck, you can email me for help (I don't think you'll need to do that).

PEOPLE LIKE MY TUTORIALS!
"'Made Easy' are the best words to describe all David's tutorials. He puts a lot of time and thought into them. "
"...detailed and easy to understand instructions! "
"...this tutorial made it super simple. Great clear pictures and fantastic instructions."

RING SIZES YOU WILL NEED

I used common sizes for the jump rings so you can find (or make) them easily. In this tutorial, I use 18 gauge (1.02 mm), with 6 mm inner diameter.

You can change the ring sizes from what I used in the tutorials, and each tutorial gives advice on what sizes will work.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The hardest part about making the HP 4-1 is getting it started. You have to hold a lot of rings in place with your fingers, and, if you're like me, it is very, very difficult to do. In this tutorial, I show how to use a plastic card drilled with holes to hold those first rings in place while you weave rings through them, which solves the problem of keeping the first rings in place.

This tutorial does NOT include the card with holes. You can make your own easily using a piece of plastic (I use a piece of stiff plastic and a hole punch).

DISCLAIMERS AND LEGAL STUFF
This listing is for the instructional PDF download only. No supplies are included. No refunds are possible because this is a digital file, not a tangible product.

You may not sell or distribute this PDF. It is protected by U.S. copyright laws. On the other hand, please make lots of jewelry from this design and sell as much as you can!

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