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[Ganoksin] [Issue #159] 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- S A V E T H E D A T E CLASP - A Convergence of Jewelers. Denver, Colorado, September 14-16, 2007. http://www.claspconvergence.com Brought to you by Rio Grande, The Ganoksin Project, Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA), The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG), and Bench Media. Clasp 2006 was fantastic! http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archi...9/msg00948.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- In This Edition: 1. New Generation Gallerists 2. 3 Ways to Use 2-Part Epoxy Resin 3. 950 Palladium: Fabrication and Assembly 4. 950 Palladium: Laser Welding Tips and Techniques 5. CAD/CAM 101 - Choosing a Desktop Mill 6. Taking a Practical Approach to CAD/CAM 7. Calculating ROI for Tool and Equipment Purchases 8. Freshwater Pearls from China ------------------------------------------------------------------------- In This Edition of Tips From The Jeweler's Bench http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orchid in Print, Volume 1 - Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft By Karen Christians Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft is the one resource you'll need to ensure you gain maximum advantage from your flex-shaft system. Learn how to select the right system, how to choose and use the latest accessories and attachments, and how to properly maintain your system for extended life. See why so many jewelers are reading this book and discovering what they didn't know about their flex-shaft systems! Prime Sponsor: Rio Grande Patrons: Foredom and 3M Inc Price: $34.95 (Shipping: $5 USA, $9 International) Get your own copy of Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft: http://www.ganoksin.com/item--Orchid...-flexshaftbook ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. New Generation Gallerists By Andrea DiNoto What does it mean to be a gallerist today, especially one who deals exclusively in art jewelry? To find out, we investigated three twenty- first-century galleries in the United States launched by a new generation of dealers. We learned that they are carrying the jewelry field forward in highly personal ways, while acknowledging the importance of their forerunners, who helped establish the concept of jewelry as art.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...gallerists.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. 3 Ways to Use 2-Part Epoxy Resin By Nanz Aalund, with Jill Erickson, Hadar Jacobson, and Joslin Streich Available in a wide variety of formulas, epoxy resins are used in jewelry making as adhesives, as coatings, and for casting. This reference article outlines the safety requirements for mixing and working with epoxy resins and introduces how to use adhesive and coating epoxy resins to include images and found objects in your work. The three featured projects demonstrate how to capture images in open and closed bezels as well as how to make a three-dimensional collage by layering resin in a deep reservoir..... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/epoxy.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. 950 Palladium: Fabrication and Assembly By Mark and Lainie Mann This article covers methods and techniques for hand fabrication, soldering and assembly for a custom designed 950 palladium and cultured pearl ring.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...abrication.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. 950 Palladium: Laser Welding Tips and Techniques By Mark and Lainie Mann According to Frank McAllister, the quantity of individual pieces of jewelry made from 950 palladium has surpassed the same for platinum products in the recent months. McAllister, CEO of the Stillwater Mining Co. calculated this based upon the number of ounces used globally for each alloy. It won't be long before light, bright and white 950 palladium products find their way into your store, either as merchandise from your customers' jewelry taken in for service or alteration or work required to customize 950 palladium jewelry from your own inventory.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...um-welding.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. CAD/CAM 101 - Choosing a Desktop Mill By Will Curtis CAD/CAM technology is one of the biggest advances in the history of jewelry making. But how can we use this technology to maximize profits? After learning to design using 2-D or 3-D CAD software, it's a matter of selecting the right production tools for your jewelry, and both desktop mills (subtractive systems) and model builders (additive systems) have much to offer.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...sktop-mill.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Taking a Practical Approach to CAD/CAM By John Shanahan Once more the realm of engineers and number-crunchers, CAD over the years has become more user-friendly and artisan-intuitive. Similarly, small-shop, multi-axis CAM systems allow more jewelers to experience the technology's potential and create innovative, award-winning contemporary designs. However jewelers prefer to design and whatever their visions, CAD/CAM can make it easier, faster, and more efficient. While these technologies can speed the journey from concept to completion, jewelers must always keep that core knowledge at hand, and keep an eye on creating designs that are practical for manufacturing. It's one thing to create; it's another thing entirely to create for successful production.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/practical-CAD.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Calculating ROI for Tool and Equipment Purchases By Gerry Davies Whether you're running a 15-person workshop or a 400-worker factory, you should know before buying whether a piece of equipment will provide an adequate return on investment (ROI). In other words, "Is this going to pay?".... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...lating-ROI.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Freshwater Pearls from China By Richard W. Wise China was one of the first to master the art of culturing. The Middle Kingdom began producing cultured pearls in the fourteenth century. In the 1960s a state-controlled industry introduced freshwater cultured pearls to the world market. Originally cultured using the wild Cristaria plicata or cockscomb mussel, initial production was of low quality baroque pearls, disparagingly known as rice crispies.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...ater-pearl.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- S A V E T H E D A T E CLASP - A Convergence of Jewelers. Denver, Colorado, September 14-16, 2007. http://www.claspconvergence.com - Clasp 2006 was fantastic! http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/archi...9/msg00948.htm - What is Clasp? Clasp is an innovative new conference recently announced by Rio Grande and its advisory partners Bench Media, Ganoksin (parent to the Orchid Forums), Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) and The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG). - Who Will Clasp Serve? Clasp will be the first conference of its kindan education and networking conference specifically designed to serve small manufacturers, metalsmiths, designing jewelers and bench jewelers. - What Will Clasp's Focus Be? Clasp will explore all aspects of the business of jewelry-making art, working to educate and inspire jewelry-makers across the industry in a setting that encourages networking with peers and interaction with speakers from inside as well as outside the jewelry industry. - Theme Tracks - Muse, Method & Money Clasp presents a convergence of topics within three tracks, each crucial to the success and vitality of your business. Muse. Refuel and nourish the creative center; differentiate yourself through design. Method. Enhance your jewelry-making skills with expert presentations and demonstrations. Money. Explore essential business topics that focus on the information you need most. - Clasp Will Build Important Relationships As an important part of the Clasp experience, independent jewelry- makers will be encouraged to take advantage of networking opportunities, gaining tremendous value from interacting with one another and sharing ideas. The casual, non-commercial setting provided by Clasp will enable jewelry-makers to step outside their daily routines and to invest in professional development and interpersonal connections. This investment will pay off throughout the year as jewelry-makers draw on both new knowledge and new sources of support and information. - Clasp is Good for the Industry In addition, Clasp will serve to invigorate and reinvest in the jewelry industry. Rio Grande will finance and produce Clasp. Bench Media, Ganoksin, MJSA and SNAG will provide advisory support. This effort will build individual jewelry-makers' success and will strengthen the entire jewelry industry. - Will There Be an Exhibition? This will not be a selling event. Jewelry industry educational providers will be invited to share their literature and curricula information, so attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about all the educational opportunities available to them in the industry. But suppliers (including Rio Grande) will not be selling wares at this event. We know the jewelry industry offers many opportunities for trade shows, and we want to focus all of our energy on education, networking, inspiration and growth. - - - - - - - - CLASP - A Convergence of Jewelers. Denver, Colorado, September 14-16, 2007. http://www.claspconvergence.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Put an Orchid on your Bench Join the most popular online community for jewelery makers, 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 7,500 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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