Featured Hole in silver locket

I feel ya! I'm definitely not equipped in the skills for that kind of thing- might have to satiate my interest by sticking to reading about it

 

That is wise!

 

In have silver clay that can be put in a regular oven, heated with a hairdryer or regular lighter, and even left for 24hrs and polished. This is it:
https://www.zandstormshop.com/art-clay-silver-acs-650-zilverpasta-10-gram.html

I wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't easy. No fuss for me, please.
But it is something you have to try on cheap stuff first.

 

That is cool then if it really works! I still don't trust myself to try it on this particular locket, like you say, better to try it out on the cheap stuff, but I'll keep it in mind if I have something less valuable to patch up!

 

good to know!

 

Just had a look, it says 30 minutes at 650°C shinkage 8/9%
If it can be fired with a lighter, it is interesting though!
AJ, you need to show your works with it

 

That is 1200 degrees F and there is no way of knowing the temperature of the solder originally used for the locket. It would be a mistake to use and type of heat.

 

I'd leave it alone.....we're seeing a close up......while wearing it i'm sure it's barely noticeable..
Oh....& that chain......that a hair puller....I'd be afraid to wear that...unless I was...smooth !

 

don't worry, my plan is to leave it untouched, not willing to mess with it! but it's interesting to read about possibilities for sure

 

haha! I havn't had any hair pulling! The chain is super long (17inch drop) so the bulk of it sits down low away from my hair I guess

 

I’d also wear it as is and if anyone noticed I’d say that it’s part of the history of the piece. I’d only repair if told that the piece was structurally compromised by the hole.

 

good point about it being part of the history- some dings and dents are part of the charm of antique pieces anyways!! Luckily I doubt anyone will notice, I was more afraid of the thought that silver could wear through like that but sounds like the consensus is that it's more likely from a specific bonk than gradual wearing down

 

Oh, no real works, just minute repairs. I don't do any crafty things anymore, but sometimes ethnic jewellery needs a tiny repair, to prevent a dangle from falling off for instance. I usually leave the clay for 24 hrs, fire it with a lighter, and just rub it with the back of a fingernail. In the leaflet that comes with it there are other suggestions of non-kiln solutions.

 

HA! Just what I need
I used solder-it silver bearing paste, but it seems to have a short shelf life... My previous syringe didn't make the solder anymore, so I ordered a new one... Same non working effect, GRRRR!
I'll order your stuff right now

 

Good luck! It seems a hairdryer also works, but I haven't tried it yet.
You can dilute the clay, just like regular clay, and apply thin layers, if you need to. Thin layers can flake before the 'firing' and rubbing process, but can be applied again. You'll learn to work with it.

I can see you making molds from similar jewellery parts, to repair a decoration.

 

Thank you AJ I just ordered the syringe one, very impatient to give it a try

 

Nice, kyra, soon we can make it a trans-European silver clay and lighter event.

 

I'd use Kyra's aluminum foil from inside with a dab of clear epoxy outside.

 

All I can say is that is one beautiful locket

 

thank you!