Have you ever wondered what is inside of a cultured pearl? Why do freshwater pearls come in different shapes? What is the most expensive shape or colour of pearl? Or are dyed pearls coloured all the way through? I have always been curious and decided to smash a bunch of pearls to show you what is inside of the pearls. The art of […]
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Welding Pearl Drop Stud Earrings – Unleash Your Creativity with Micro Welding
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In this video, I demonstrate how to make a pair of pearl drop stud earrings with a hand stamped initial for my daughter, using arc pulse micro welding. I first hand stamped the initial on a quality tag. These tags are generally used for the ends of bracelets or necklaces, but sometimes designers use them for charms. I […]
In this video, I show how to weld long threaders earrings, and master the technique of welding stud posts to fine chains. It is important to use stud posts that do not contain a “base”, popularly used to solder or weld stud earrings with a casting. You want to keep it as thin as […]
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How To Weld Reindeer Antler Pearl Earrings | Christmas Jewelry Idea
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In this video, I show how easy it is to make festive Reindeer Earrings by welding pearl drops and slipping them onto a pair of Reindeer Antler Hooks by Amoracast. I perform the weld using the Orion mPulse30 micro welder, made by Sunstone Engineering, in Utah USA. This weld can be performed by any of their […]
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Unleash Your Creativity with Micro Welding Episode 2 – Baroque Pearl Pendant Necklace
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In this video, I shared the technique of making a pendant by welding wire with a baroque pearl (and any bead), using a micro welder. This method works for any pulse arc micro welder that can weld between 5 W to 10 W power. In this video, I am using the Zapp, but it works […]
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Looking at the fashion trend for the last few years, geometric designs are in. You’ll notice this trend increasingly in Balenciaga or Pedro Lourenco. A great way to play off…
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Well known for their unique shine and smooth texture, Pearls have been the world's favourite oceanic jewel since they were hunted by divers in the 19th century…
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Legend has it that Cleopatra seduced Marc Antony with a lavish meal whereby she dissolved an exquisite pearl in vinegar and swallowed the concoction in one mouthful. In ancient times, pearls were of such immense value that a sizeable pearl was worth enough money to raise an army. Although the price of pearls has certainly come […]
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Ask Professor Pearl: May 11th, 2007
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How to use semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls, and crystals in your garments.
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