Part 1 - Gold hollow earring
DaDo Online LWA - Module 6 - Hollow & costume
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3m 38s
Timeline:
Preparation:
Ensure the laser's power is at its lowest setting [00:37].
Use the infill wire as a guard to prevent damage to the hollow earring [00:45].
Attachment:
Use the smallest point setting on the laser [01:06].
Melt the wire onto the earring [00:51].
Infilling:
Work the melted gold into the split, focusing on the wire and not the earring itself [01:17].
Ensure the split is completely filled before finishing [01:51].
Increase the spot size to smooth the surface [02:10].
Finishing:
Apply black marker pen [02:23].
Use the lowest possible power setting [02:31].
Key Points for Working with Hollow Jewelry
Hollow jewelry is very thin and can be easily damaged by the laser [02:47].
Always use infilling wire to transfer material to the hollow piece [03:15].
Melt the wire onto the job, then work it into the area needing repair [03:01].
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Part 2 - Silver hollow earring
Timeline:
Power Control:
Begin by ensuring the laser power is not set too high to avoid making a hole in the earring. [00:36]Wire Placement:
Carefully place the laser wire into the split groove of the earring, using the smallest point size on the laser. [00:43]Laser Application:
Activate the... -
Part 3 - Costume jewellery
Timeline:
Preparation:
Use the lowest power setting on the laser and gradually increase it until there's some action [00:41].Filling the Split:
Use silver wire to fill the split [00:54].
Ensure the wire is in contact with the cuff link. Aim the laser at the silver wire, melting it into the spl...
