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TaoGem offers inexpensive gemstone cabochon supplies for special jewelry design. Interesting Unique and unusual loose cut gemstones. Beveled and polished gemstone supplies for the artistic designer who truly is searching for something special that will support his or her own creative perspective. Standard run of the mill cabochons are readily available on the internet. Our Gemstones offer many art, crafts, and gemstone jewelry design possibilities. Custom lapidary orders are available upon request for most gemstone material.

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Archive for December, 2008

Learning About Basic Silversmithing Techniques , Start Up Tools , and Supplies

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Not too long ago I fumbled my way through silver soldering my first piece of jewelry.
It hardly qualifies me as a Silversmith, but sure felt good !
Over the past few days I managed to silver solder some bezel tape around a couple of more. The one is a Carved Agate Cameo, and the other is [...]