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[Ganoksin] [Issue #152] 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clasp - A Convergence of Jewelers. Nashville, Tennessee, September 15-17, 2006. 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- In This Edition: 1. Totally Tubular - Tube Setting Basics 2. Mokume Gane: Manufacturing Works of Art 3. From Design to the Finished Pieces; Palladium and Pearl Earrings 4. David Nytch - CAD/CAM Combined with Industry Expertise 5. What's New? - Observations on Innovation 6. South Sea Pearls - Secrets of the Gem Trade 7. Customize Your Tools - Insulated Short Tweezers 8. Clasp - A Convergence of Jewelers ------------------------------------------------------------------------- In This Edition of Tips From The Jeweler's Bench http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Book! - 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. Totally Tubular - Tube Setting Basics By Leslee Frumin Tube-setting is a stylish way to set round gemstones, and it's a great first step toward more complex gemstone setting. Fabricating bezels to accommodate faceted gemstones of different shapes and sizes is an advanced skill to aspire to; however, tube-setting can more easily fulfill the desire to include faceted gemstones in your designs. Here you will learn how to tube-set a faceted gemstone using thick-walled tubing or using two telescoping tubes.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/tube-setting.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Mokume Gane: Manufacturing Works of Art By Mark B. Mann Mokume gane translated from Japanese means "wood eye metal". This rare metal lamination process was developed and used by Japanese craftsmen in the 17th century for the adornment of samurai swords. Today, mokume gane jewelry is growing in popularity and this article covers the details related to the manufacturing process, ring liners and rails, settings, servicing and quality issues.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...okume-gane.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. From Design to the Finished Pieces - 950 Palladium and Pearl Earrings By Mark B. Mann These 950 Palladium earrings were designed by Tom McLaughlin of Lennon's Jewelers, Syracuse, NY. The top portion of the design is bead set with small round brilliant diamonds on one side. When worn, the bottom portion swivels and is bead set with small round brilliant diamonds on both sides. The two sides of the bottom portion are separated by 18-karat yellow gold spacers. The diamonds on each side of the bottom portion accent the round Tahitian cultured pearls as they swivel when worn.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...l-earrings.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. David Nytch - CAD/CAM Combined with Industry Expertise By Mark & Lainie Mann David Nytch, proprietor of West & Co. an independently owned jewelry store in Webster, NY is changing the way customers see his business. Nytch had observed that independently owned stores are often regarded by consumers as service centers and sources for education, purchasing their jewelry from a bigger, more familiar name. Adding Gemvision CAD/CAM technology to his armamentarium has enabled him to build his own brand of quality, original jewelry, positioning his business as a destination for custom design as well as a source for expert craftsmanship and consumer education.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/nytch.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. What's New? - Observations on Innovation By Tim McCrieght Like many other metalsmiths, I am a time traveler. I am writing this on a computer, skipping over to the Internet to search the web as I go, while across the studio I have an anvil and hammers that haven't changed in the last 500 years. In the course of the day, I toggle between poles that are centuries apart, regularly using ancient tools with twenty-first-century techniques. The situation is familiar to jewelers around the world as we embrace the rich legacy of our past while simultaneously extending our reach to encompass the latest innovation. In a universe of such extreme contrasts, the very concept of "new" comes into question.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...ovation-06.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. South Sea Pearls - Secrets of the Gem Trade By Richard W. Wise In addition to black pearls, the sultry waters of the South Pacific also produce white pearls. Three species of pearl oyster are found in southern Pacific waters. The most important of these, the Pinctada maxima, is the largest of the pearl oysters. Three subspecies or varieties of Pinctada maxima are the white lip, silver lip, and the yellow or golden lip oysters. The largest known pearl produced by the Pinctada maxima oyster is 24mm in diameter. These three siblings produce pearls that range from a white to silver white through yellow to a distinct golden hue.... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...sea-pearls.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Customize Your Tools - Insulated Short Tweezers By Steve Satow Customize a standard insulated tweezers to easily hold small objects much tighter... Complete Story: http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...t-tweezers.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Clasp - A Convergence of Jewelers What is Clasp? Clasp is an innovative new conference recently announced by Rio Grande and its advisory partners The Ganoksin Project, Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) and The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) and Bench Media. Clasp will present topics in three theme tracks: Muse, Method and Money. Offerings in the Muse track will help each jewelry-maker tap more effectively into their creativity by inspiring and energizing them with compelling ideas for nourishing the creative center. Offerings in the Method track will enhance jewelry making skills at all levels. Offerings in the Money track will explore the business topics that are essential to jewelry-makers. Together, these three tracks will provide tangible, valuable information that each member can apply immediately for improved business and creative results. 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. 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. 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-competitive 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. In addition, Clasp will serve to invigorate and reinvest in the jewelry industry. Rio Grande will finance and produce Clasp. Ganoksin, Bench Media, MJSA and SNAG will provide advisory support. This effort will build individual jewelry-makers' success and will strengthen the entire jewelry industry. 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. Complete Story: http://www.claspconvergence.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- How Can You Help the Ganoksin Project? The Ganoksin Project goal is to build a strong pool of information, freely accessible, for the benefit of the trade and the general public. If you benefited from our services and agree with our mission here's what you can do to be part of our project. 1. Make a small donation http://www.ganoksin.com/donate/ 2. Advertise your business on Ganoksin http://www.ganoksin.com/kosana 3. Tell newsgroup or mailing list about Ganoksin Do you have a newsgroup? Are you a newsgroup member? Do you have a mailing list? Then you can help us. Tell your newsgroup or mailing list about The Ganoksin Project! 4. Invite a friend to join Orchid http://www.ganoksin.com/invite.htm 5. Link to us from your pages http://www.ganoksin.com/resources/about-linking.htm 6. Help us correct errors and broken links 7. Help us with spelling and grammar - Tell us about misspellings or grammatical errors The idea of requesting donations is to ensure the continued existence and prosperity of the Orchid community and The Ganoksin website. It is important that the group pay its own way if it is to be healthy. Remember: The Ganoksin Project does not need to be wealthy, just "healthy" :-) Even if you choose not to support the project financially, you are still welcome to use and enjoy Ganoksin services. Although the information on this site is free, as is the access to it through the Archives, the support system which makes this community possible is not free. It costs money. Please consider supporting us with your kind donation. http://www.ganoksin.com/donate/ Thank you for being part of The Ganoksin project and for your kind support!! Hanuman The Ganoksin Project http://www.ganoksin.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 6,500 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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