[Ganoksin] [Issue #130] Tips From The Jeweler's Bench

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In This Edition:

1. New Cutting of Gemstones Creates Freedom for Design
2. Improved Anti-fire Scale Casting Procedure
3. A Discipline Transforming Computer Design of Jewelry
4. Phillip and Tamara Voetsch - Using 3D CAD/CAM Technology
5. An Introduction to Goldsmithing Health Hazards
6. Goldsmithing Health Hazards
7. Dictionary of Potentially Harmful Metalsmithing Studio Substances

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In This Edition of Tips From The Jeweler's Bench
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/tip_sear.htm

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1. New Cutting of Gemstones Creates Freedom for Design
By GZ Art+Design

Difficult times are often good times for the unusual. The higher the
hurdle that must be overcome to make clients decide to buy, the more
important are originality and exclusiveness. Proven, well-loved,
timeless... This year the trend is toward lasting values. That's why
classic gemstones are particularly in demand. Quality and originality
are doing well....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...challenges.htm

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2. Improved Anti-fire Scale Casting Procedure
By Lee Epperson

This paper describes a process that eliminated fire scale during a
vacuum casting cycle. Castings should not have a fire scale problem if
the casting are cooled following this procedure....This casting was
cooled using this process. This is what it looks like after quenching
and brushing with a brass brush....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...limination.htm

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3. A Discipline Transforming Computer Design of Jewelry
By Susanne Heuer

Although jewelry design by goldsmiths and designers is characterized by
unique pieces, unlike the industrial production of jewelry, ever
greater numbers of jewelry designers are starting to tap the
possibilities of computer-assisted design technology. This does not
take away any of the value of the unique item of jewelry, but it does
offer a clear increase in the methods of designing innovative jewelry.


There is a widespread opinion that CAD is only a solution for jewelry
firms with series production. The high investment costs that an
individual goldsmith or designer cannot capitalize are certainly
important arguments. For some years now, various manufacturers have
offered 3D software versions for PCs under Windows. Large workstations
with high volume memory capacities and an expensive graphics card do
not have to be purchased. However, the user should boast basic computer
literacy skills....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...discipline.htm

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4. Phillip and Tamara Voetsch - Using 3D CAD/CAM Technology
By Mark B. Mann

Phillip Voetsch is an accomplished designer and master level bench
jeweler, he began using 3D CAD/CAM technology 3 1/2 years ago. With
each project, he begins by reviewing the information recorded during
the interview, including key information such as size, color, cut of
gemstones, type, color and finish of metal, setting style and budget.
His goal is to provide customers with three options based on their
input....
Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...ip-voetsch.htm

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5. An Introduction to Goldsmithing Health Hazards
By Linda Weiss

Very little research has been done on the medical problems of artists
as a direct result of occupational health hazards. Most research has
been done for industrial-type situations. In many cases, industrial
workers have greater volume of exposure but, in industry, there are
better facilities to deal with these problems. Thus, most metalsmiths
are frequently working under much more hazardous conditions than
commonly found in industry. Their lack of concern is frequently due to
lack of knowledge about health hazards and Safety precautions....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...ing-health.htm

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6. Goldsmithing Health Hazards
By Linda Weiss

This article briefly reviews issues of studio safety and discusses ways
of recognizing risks in the studio and reducing hazard by substitution
of materials or processes. Hygiene: In the Workshop and Personal
Hygiene, Safety with Equipment Machinery, Metalworking Machinery,
Studio Illumination, Protective Devices, Ventilation, Skin Protection
and Protective Clothing are some of the topics covered....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/studio_safety.htm

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7. Dictionary of Potentially Harmful Metalsmithing Studio Substances
By Linda Weiss

In every aspect of my daily life I am, and have been for quite some
time, concerned with promoting and maintaining my health. This concern
naturally carries over into my working environment. The following
article lists potentially harmful substances encountered by the
metalsmith - Dictionary of Substances....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nena...substances.htm

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