Sparex

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Sparex’s unique blend of ingredients make it the bench jeweler’s favorite pickle. Blended with extenders and wetting agents, Sparex is longer lasting and more effective than stand dry acid compounds. It minimizes hazards, over-pickling and pitting, producing a smooth, clean, bright surface.

Sparex No.2 is formulated for pickling gold, silver, brass, and other copper based alloys.

Sparex No.1’s added chemistry help it neutralize iron oxides when pickling iron and steel.  Historically, it has been used mainly by repair and restoration shops in the gun and auto industries. However, due to the shift into alternative metals, Sparex No.1 is becoming increasingly popular within the jewelry and hobby industries.

10 ounces of Sparex mixes with water to make one quart of solution. The 2.5 pound size makes a gallon.  Sparex No.1 is available in 2.5 pound cans. Sparex No.2 is available in 10 ounce and 2.5 pound bags. Both are available in 45 pound pails.

Seiko Instruments Smart Label Printer 620

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An affordable, entry-level desktop USB model, featuring Seiko Instruments’ ultra-reliable direct thermal printer technology. Perfect for everyday label printing needs. Fast print speed, less than 2 sec. per label. 200 DPI. Dimensions 5.83″(H) x 4.48″(W) x 6.77″(D); 1.08 lbs For Windows and Mac (USB connection, 110/220 univ. power supply; Supports multiple label sizes up to 2-1/8” wide. 3-year warranty.

*Comes with a starter pack of jewelry/butterfly labels.

Flex Shaft

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Breakthrough technology in a flexible shaft from Grobet USA.
Economical workhorse unit that’s ideal for precision work. Excellent for finishing, polishing, adding textures, and reaching small spaces as well as delicate areas.
Perfect for mandrels, drill bits, and more!
Ball-bearing motor runs smoothly, requires no lubrication.

Engagement Ring

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When was the very first engagement ring in history given to a fiancée? In the year 1477. In this year, Maximilian of Austria presented an engagement ring to Mary of Burgundy – and the idea of an engagement ring was born.