Fill a bowl with warm water and three or four drops of mild liquid soap.
2Place the silver or copper piece into the water, and scrub the piece gently with a toothbrush.
3Rinse the piece in warm water to remove the soap.
4Dry the piece on a jewelry polishing cloth, and buff it to a shine.
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2Measure the 4-foot 1-inch by 4-inch board to 10 inches with the tape measure. Cut two pieces matching this length with the miter saw. Measure and cut two pieces measuring 14 inches.
3Set the angle of the miter saw to 45 degrees. Cut a 45 degree angle on the left side and right side of the cut pieces of wood.
4Apply a bead of wood glue to the edges of the cut pieces of wood. Assemble the wood into the shape of a box that is 12 inches deep and 14 inches wide. Secure the wood with clamps. Drive two finish nails in each corner with the nail gun. This is the frame for the jewelry case.
5Measure a piece of scrap plywood to 12 inches by 14 inches. Cut the plywood to this size by using the circular saw.
6Apply a bead of wood glue to the top of the wood frame. Set the cut piece of plywood on top. Drive the finish nails into the perimeter of the frame to secure the plywood.
7Set the wood box with the open side up. Set the glass from the picture frame on top. Secure two hinges to the glass by using the epoxy. Allow 4 hours for the epoxy to dry.
8Secure the hinges to the wood frame with screws using the power drill.
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Copper is used to create beads, pendants and other jewelry charms, but in order to create them the copper must be melted first. Copper must reach a temperature between 1500 and 2250 degrees Fahrenheit in order to melt. Any cooler than that, the copper will not melt and any hotter and the copper will burn.Related Searches:Difficulty:Moderately EasyInstructions Things You'll NeedPouring crucibleCopper - as much as needed to create your jewelry elementElectric crucible furnaceLeather glovesSafety gogglesSuggest Edits1Put the amount of copper necessary to make your jewelry pieces in the pouring crucible.
2Put on a pair of leather gloves and a pair of goggles to protect your eyes and hands.
3Put the pouring crucible, with copper now in it inside the electric crucible furnace. Then set the furnace for 1500 degrees.
4Watch the crucible in the furnace as the copper melts. When the copper is melted it is ready to be removed from the furnace and poured from the pouring crucible into the jewelry molds. Do not let it cool in the pouring crucible because it will solidify and need to be reheated.
Tips & WarningsBecause you are working at very high temperatures, you must take safety precautions to protect yourself. While working, wear closed toed shoes, long pants and long sleeves to protect your skin.
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ETA SA Swiss watch manufacturer produces internal watch movements for a variety of brand-name Swiss watch makers. The ETA 2836-2 is a 25 jewel movement with a balance wheel that oscillates 28,800 times per hour. Instead of a ticking motion, this high-frequency action sweeps the second hand around the face in a smooth, continuous advance. The bi-directional self-winding mechanism has a power reserve of 40 hours and is protected from over-winding by a slip clutch. The ETA 2836-2 is considered ETA's "workhorse" mechanism due to its wide application in many wristwatches, most notably those made by Fortis, Tissot, Mido and Ball.Related Searches: Fortis Mars 500Fortis is a timepiece maker based in Grenchen, Switzerland. The Fortis Mars 500 utilizes the ETA 2836-2 movement. A diver-style chronograph, the Mars 500 is constructed of black-coated titanium with a sapphire crystal and orange luminescent dial face. The Mars 500 is water-resistant to 200 meters and features a large crown for operation in demanding conditions.
Tissot VisodateTissot introduced the first mass-produced Swiss pocket watch in 1853. One hundred years later, the company produced the Visodate 1957 wristwatch. Now reissued with an updated ETA 2836-2 movement, the Visodate case is gilt stainless steel with a sapphire crystal. Face options include platinum, black and silver. The Visodate is water resistant to 30 meters and comes with a crocodile pattern leather strap.
Mido Ocean Star CaptainMido, a division of Swatch, manufactures mid-priced Swiss wristwatches. Constructed of 316L stainless steel, the Mido Ocean Star Captain features the ETA 2836-2 movement and a Hesalit crystal. It is water-resistant to 200 meters and includes a transparent caseback for observation of the movement. Available faces are royal blue and black and the strap is black rubber.
Ball Engineer Master IIBall of Switzerland powers one of its high-end chronographs with the ETA 2836-2. The
Engineer Master II Diver is certified by the Swiss government's Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres for precision accuracy. It is housed in a titanium case with a sapphire crystal. Water-resistant to 300 meters, the Engineer Master II dial features self-powered tritium micro gas lights on the hour, minute and second hands, for total-darkness illumination. It is supplied with a satin titanium and steel band.
Remove the silverware from the tarnish-proof cloth, and lay the cloth flat on a clean work surface.
2Cut a length of tape from a roll, enough to wrap loosely around your three middle fingers.
3Tape the length of tape to itself to make a circle.
4Insert the three middle fingers of your hand through the tape circle.
5Place your fingers flat on the tarnish-proof cloth, so the tape makes contact with the surface of the cloth. Move your hand over the cloth, so the tape rotates around your three fingers as you move. Continue cleaning the cloth in this manner until the tape gets dirty. Replace the tape as it fills up with dust or lint.
Tips & WarningsOver time, tarnish-proof cloth fades and discolors. This is normal. The cloth is tarnishing as the silverware would if it were not protected.
Do not let rubber come into contact with the tarnish-proof cloth.
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You can turn an ordinary wood drawer into a storage space for your delicate jewelry by lining it with velvet fabric. Velvet fabric, which features a plush nap, has a soft and smooth surface that will protect the jewelry items from the rough wood. A velvet liner will also give the storage space an elegant look. If the velvet liner gets dusty or dirty, you can clean it with a few simple techniques.Related Searches:Difficulty:EasyInstructions Things You'll NeedLint roller or tapeSmall bowlGentle liquid dish soapSpoon (optional)Toothbrush or fingernail brushClean, soft clothSuggest Edits1Go over the velvet lining with a lint roller to remove any dust, lint or other small particles. Wrap any type of tape, with the sticky side out, around your fingers, and use it to remove the debris if you don't have a lint roller.
2Fill a small bowl with warm water. Add a few drops of gentle liquid dish soap to the water and mix the solution with your fingers or a spoon until suds form.
3Dip an old toothbrush or a fingernail brush into the soapy water. Rub the brush gently into the velvet fabric to remove any stains.
4Dab at the velvet with a clean, soft cloth to absorb the water and dry the fabric. Leave the drawer open to allow the fabric to completely air dry before replacing the jewelry.
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Odors in the home can emanate from many sources. Cooking and baking odors from a poorly ventilated kitchen can seem to hang in the air. Pet odors can invade not only the pet's bed but the carpeting and upholstery. Fireplaces and pipe tobacco can contribute unpleasant smoky scents. While grocery and drugstore shelves are filled with products developed to conceal or eliminate odor, many household products can cancel out smells for less money.Related Searches: Baking SodaPlain old baking soda can help knock out unpleasant scents. Sprinkle baking soda onto a rug to absorb odor, and then vacuum up the product. Leave an open box or two in a smelly room or refrigerator to absorb odors from the air. Blot stubborn carpet stains with soap and water, then saturate the area with baking soda to draw out both the odor and the moisture from the fibers.
VinegarVinegar is another powerful odor fighter. It works especially well in the laundry. Mix a solution of 1 part vinegar to 8 parts water, spray it onto odorous stains, then rinse in clear water. Or simply add vinegar to the second rinse in a household washing machine. Try vinegar on odorous carpet stains, as well. Or set a bowl full of vinegar in an offensive-smelling room, and wait for the odors to disperse.
CharcoalPlace charcoal in a bowl or tray, and leave it in a room or closet for several hours to eliminate airborne odors. Charcoal also has the added benefit of drawing out moisture from the air.
Citrus FruitsLemons and oranges can be powerful odor-killing agents. To rid a sink food disposer of foul smells, put lemon rinds in the cavity, and turn on the disposer. Add lemon juice to cooking water of such vegetables like cabbage and cauliflower to make their airborne odors less pungent. Alternatively, boil orange rinds until their aroma permeates the space, helping to eliminate pungent smells.
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