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[Ganoksin] [Issue #156] Tips From The Jeweler's Bench



 
 
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Default [Ganoksin] [Issue #156] Tips From The Jeweler's Bench

The Ganoksin Project
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Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Techniques
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In This Edition:


1. Palladium - White's Next Move
2. Karat Kings - Metals Suppliers Answer Common FAQs
3. Fold-Forming: Rolled Fold Procedures, Plunkett Fold
4. Tube Box Clasp With Double Tongue
5. Curve Ahead - Using Coils To Bend Tubing
6. The Hole Story - Drilling Tips and Techniques

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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. Palladium - White's Next Move
By Tina Wojtkielo Snyder

It's no secret that palladium has captured the attention of the
industry. In 2005, purchase of palladium for jewelry use worldwide shot
up by 54 percent, according to Johnson Matthey's Platinum 2006, and
this past year has seen a proliferation of articles and seminars about
the platinum group metal -- specifically 950 palladium -- as well as
the formation of a new industry group, Palladium Alliance
International. Yet with all of that interest has also come questions --
about how best to work with the metal, how to market and sell it, and
what to expect in the futu Is palladium really here to stay? To
offer insights into those issues, MJSA invited several industry experts
to share their thoughts on what manufacturers can expect when working
with palladium....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/palladium-qa.htm

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2. Karat Kings - Metals Suppliers Answer Common FAQs
By Tina Wojtkielo Snyder

Behold the metals supplier, lord of all things shiny. He fills your
crucible with casting grain and makes sure you're always one sheet
ahead of the game. But perhaps more important than his ability to make
metal magically appear at your door in 24 hours is his expert advice
when your solder won't flow, your castings are porous, or you're just
about ready to turn off your torch-for good. We spoke with a number of
metals suppliers to find out what their customers commonly want to
know. From metalworking problems that constantly reappear to recent
concerns about new alloys hitting the market, they shared with us some
jewels of wisdom....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/karat-kings.htm

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3. Fold-Forming: Rolled Fold Procedures, Plunkett Fold
By Charles Lewton-Brain

One of the most intriguing, and fastest ways to make fold-forms are in
the Rolled fold part of the system. Rolled folds use the special, even
pressure of the rolling mill to work the metal. They are either a
package folded up and put through the mill like a Heistad Cup or are
set up so that one side of the fold has more layers than the other when
it is put through the mill. These travel further than the side with
less layers when rolled, and, restrained by them, the whole fold curves
as a result. This page describes the steps to making a Plunkett fold.
The Good fold is derived from a Plunkett fold. These kinds of folds
work well when forged as well as in the mill....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/plunkett-fold.htm

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4. Tube Box Clasp With Double Tongue
By Eva Martin

This project is a slight variation on the standard box clasp, the clasp
outlined here uses two tongues rather than one. This means that the
clasp is much more secure, so there's no need for the 'figure of 8'
safety mechanism which can sometimes spoil the clean lines of a piece.
I learnt to make this clasp whilst at North Bennet Street School in
Boston. The project shown here uses round tube with an inside diameter
of 5mm to house the clasp mechanism. Of course the shape of the clasp's
housing can be changed to suit the bracelet or necklace design. However
using tubing with an inside diameter anything smaller than 5mm would
prove to be tricky, since there may not be room for a double
tongue.....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/box-clasp.htm

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5. Curve Ahead - Using Coils To Bend Tubing
By Jurgen J. Maerz

Many tools sold in model/hobby stores can be used for jewelry making.
During a recent visit to a hobby shop, I found these tube bending
coils, which model makers use to build models that require bent tubing.
Jewelry makers will find these coils handy when bending tubing for
projects....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/curve-ahead.htm

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6. The Hole Story - Drilling Tips and Techniques
By Charles Lewton-Brain

We all drill, all the time. We take drills and what they do for
granted, but reviewing the obvious doesn't hurt -- and there may be a
nugget of new information that is brought to light....

Complete Story:
http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/drilling-tips.htm

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Thank you for being part of The Ganoksin project and for your kind
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The Ganoksin Project
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