When I first read this question, I immediately thought of Feanor. Being sequestered here in Michigan without my books, I cannot even tell you WHICH book it is in - the Silmarillion probably. But Feanor said something to the effect that even if he wanted to and the light of the two trees were still available, he could not make the Silmarils again. It was a one time thing - a unique moment of inspiration that will not come again. Perhaps with Sauron it was similar?
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