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[Ganoksin] [Issue #123] Tips From The Jeweler's Bench
The Ganoksin Project
S i n c e 1 9 9 6 Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Techniques http://www.ganoksin.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ganoksin is run by a group of people who believe in and love what they're doing. If you enjoy our efforts, then please feel free to show your support! http://www.ganoksin.com/donate ------------------------------------------------------------------------- In This Edition: 1. Gem Dealers's Secrets - Handbook for the Gem Buyer 2. Classical Revival 3. The Jewelry of Barbara Heinrich 4. Making a Forged Platinum Pearl Ring - A Step by Step Project 5. Understanding the New MJSA/WGC White Gold Color Index 6. Platinum Casting: The Power of Process Control 7. Opinion - On Justifying Art 8. Studio Visit - Christina Smith 9. Kraftwerks 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- In This Edition of Tips From The Jeweler's Bench http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. [Full Vesrion] Gem Dealers's Secrets - Handbook for the Gem Buyer By Sondra Francis, G.G. Sondra Francis has scoured every major colored gemstone market in the world since 1978. She was a charter member of the American Gemstone Association and served as a board member. She was a founding member of the International Colored Gemstone Association. A true gem lover, Sondra has marketed her treasures on the wholesale and retail markets. This book was written as a guideline for the potential buyer of gemstones that are mined from the earth or formed by some natural organic process. As a knowledgeable buyer you will be a confident one. Natural gemstones offer the consumer many choices in all price ranges. This book is not intended as a reference work for gemologist, but as a practical guide for the informed amateur/professional. Many varieties of stones are described in this book; some of them are quite common; some very rare. A few are mentioned that you would have difficulty in finding. Extremely rare colors or gemstone varieties which are primarily of interest to collectors and museums have been omitted from this text since these are not available to most consumers. Today more gemstone varieties are available to choose from than any prior time in history. Technical information on gemstones is included to help you understand each variety's unique properties. Gemology has become a professional and highly specialized field; a competent seller can be of great help in helping you make a wise and satisfying purchase. I am pleased to announce that Ganoksin has made available for a online reading the full version of Sondra Francis' book: Table of content - 27 Chapters: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/contents.htm Selected Excerpts from: Handbook for the Gem Buyer http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/dire...y/subject/85/1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Classical Revival By Marjorie Simon The classics never go out of style. Classicism as a design principle has come to mean simplicity, proportion, restraint, and symmetry, or admiration and imitation of these principles. it is often contrasted with romanticism, and connotes a kind of conservatism inherent in looking backward Classical jewelry is usually made of gold, and based on Etruscan, Greek, and Roman designs or techniques.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...al-revival.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. The Jewelry of Barbara Heinrich By Nina Graci Jewelry maker and studio boss Barbara Heinrich keeps business strategies and artistic expression in harmony while creating jewelry designs that strike a chord. When technical mastery meets metal and brilliant stones in her studio, the result is a high-carat opera whose chorus is gold, diamonds hit the high notes, and colored stones are the featured players. When jewelry feels like music, it is unmistakably a Heinrich design.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...a-heinrich.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Making a Forged Platinum Pearl Ring - A Step by Step Project By Jurgen J. Maerz This project will teach welding, soldering and forging techniques. The ring is a handsome, plain design and can be applied to many applications. To make this ring, you will need.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...tinum-ring.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Understanding the New MJSA/WGC White Gold Color Index By Daniel Ballard Have you ever noticed how white gold varies in color? Many folks think white gold is the same color as rhodium because all the white gold they ever saw was plated with rhodium. Others who have bought very inexpensive white gold have seen the "real" color and all too soon due to a very thin plating job. That can be frustrating. Most of us are aware that the white color comes from the alloy used. Manufacturers are very aware of the consequences of the different white alloys. Some of us are allergic to nickel in contact with the skin. In Europe a restriction was imposed in response to the allergy suffered by some people. Even jewelry that complies with the restriction can cause allergic symptoms. As a result non nickel white gold is often the choice there. If you increase your understanding you will make better white gold... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...olor-index.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Platinum Casting: The Power of Process Control By Helmut F. Frye, Ph.D. and Timothy L. Donohue It is widely known that platinum, the most noble of metals, is also the most challenging of metals. Platinum's high level of sensitivity to even the tiniest variation in processing was something we had experienced first hand and as most things of high value, had to be learned the hard way. We now maintain a controlled process with yields upwards of 95%. The beauty of a controlled process is that given the right tools and a high level of determination, anyone can do it.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...ng-control.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Opinion - On Justifying Art By J. Fred Woell For many years, I have struggled to find ways of conveying the meaning of art and its importance. I had come to believe that when critics and teachers talk about art they primarily only talk about what we see on the surface, the formal issues of design, composition, materials, technique, and craftsmanship. In my quest to develop significant ways to justify art, I wanted to go further to the invisible and emotional aspects of creative work. This society badly needs art, and I feel we must find ways of understanding why art is so important to our entire culture if we ever expect it to become a healing and nurturing force in our lives.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...ifying-art.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Studio Visit - Christina Smith By Jennifer Cross Gans Keeping a life in balance isn't easy, and for the studio artist it's a push-pull between dealing with the outside world and making time and space for creativity. California artist Christina smith manages to do both, at the price of working a back-breaking schedule. During the day, the friendly and outgoing Smith is an assistant professor at California State University, Fullerton. After more than 20 years in the academic salt mines, she's now on the tenure track, teaching beginning crafts in addition to undergraduate and graduate level metalsmithing.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...tina-smith.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Kraftwerks 2005 The eighth annual Kraftwerks will be held in 2005-October 29th and 30th. As always the event will be within the Ontario, California refinery owned by Precious Metals West/Fine Gold. In past years the event was held in August which proved to be very hot weather for live manufacturing and bench demonstrations. Our facility will again provide the shop space, equipment and tools for Kraftwerks to produce another batch of better jewelers, designers and manufacturers. This year features casting and a major emphasis on bench skills. This year Saturday will be "A Day Of Platinum". Featuring hands on demonstrations by Jurgen Maerz on casting and bench techniques by Jurgen and Charles Lewton-Brain. Saturday night will again feature the "Brainstorm Bar and Grill". At the end of the day we will shut down all the equipment, light the two huge BBQ's and open the Brainstorm Bar. Talented jewelers sit together and eat, drink, and exchange ideas, problems and solutions for all who attend. Jurgen Maerz will perform his famous magic tricks, and entertain us all. A special White Gold Discussion Group will follow up on the White Gold Color index. Sunday will feature the new MJSA Jewelry Academy. Directed by Teresa Shannon this new Academy will provide some truly top class instructors and jewelry making talent to demonstrate, share and coach you to a whole new level of jewelry making skill. From bench work to casting how to use the latest innovative technologies, learn from the best. There will be further announcements as the rest of the invited Kraftmasters confirm availability. Either day or just the dinner can be attended. The cost to attend is lower than ever. Just $400 for the whole weekend. This is $200 dollars less than last year. Saturday only with the dinner is $225. "Academy Day" Sunday only is just $200. Very limited "dinner only" seats are available for $35.00! The Sheraton Ontario has four star accommodations for less than $100 when registered through PMWest. Places are limited so contact PMWest at 800-999-7528 or 213-689-4872 for more information or reservations. e-mail or fax 213-689-1654 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Put an Orchid on your Bench Join the most popular online community for jewelers, The Orchid forums at http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ganoksin Project (http://www.ganoksin.com) is the largest virtual single information source for searchable archived content for jewelry and metals in the world. Its 5200 Orchid members foster sharing, support community, enhance productivity and encourage studio safety, by promoting education in the jewelry and metal arts worldwide. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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