Quote Originally Posted by Urthdigger View Post
Actually... I believe that with the ixali gloves, and melded level 55 accessories plus HQ level 55 artifact armor, you might be able to get the items for artisan's gear without melding anything that will get replaced.
Actually you can do 2 star crafting with max melded HQ Patrician's gear and 2.1 accessories. And 2 star buys Artisan gear.

But use the iL55 accessory set. Follow that link in my last post Urth.