pixysunflower Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 HiCan anyone advise with this please: a very elderly friend lost all of her vintage jewellery in a burglary which was obviously devastating. The other day she showed me these two bits of an ornate belt she had. It had broken and these two pieces were separate. What she wants to do is to make them into brooches and asked if I could assist. I took them to a jeweller and he said the ''metal'' is some sort of composite thing which would not lend itself to a pin being soldered on the back and that I should try super glue. This didn't work. I wonder if anything can be done or should I return the pieces to her as undo-able? The ''metal'' is very flexible - the two link chains just bent off.Thanks in advance for any tips on what could be done or who could be approached and how much it would cost. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/52269-jewellery-craftsperson-advice-sought/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue k Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 maybe ask in Lila's on Lordship Lane..they are lovely ladies in there, and very helpful, am sure they could advise you Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/52269-jewellery-craftsperson-advice-sought/#findComment-805155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixysunflower Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Thank you! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/52269-jewellery-craftsperson-advice-sought/#findComment-805294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennys Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Could you sew them onto some thick material, cut to size, then sew the pins to the back, I wonder? The Bead Shop in Covent Garden might offer advice. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/52269-jewellery-craftsperson-advice-sought/#findComment-805470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vch Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 You could also try Vicky Forrester at Flux Studios on Peckham Road: http://www.vicky-forrester.comShe's a fantastic jeweller and runs jewellery courses year-round (sometimes at a discount for Southwark residents, even): http://fluxjewelleryschool.com/events/category/all-jewellery-courses/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/52269-jewellery-craftsperson-advice-sought/#findComment-805478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixysunflower Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Thank you everyone for these very useful tips. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/52269-jewellery-craftsperson-advice-sought/#findComment-805808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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