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[Ganoksin] [Issue #159] Tips From The Jeweler's Bench



 
 
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Default [Ganoksin] [Issue #159] Tips From The Jeweler's Bench

The Ganoksin Project
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Jewelry Manufacturing Methods and Techniques
http://www.ganoksin.com

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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

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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

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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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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CLASP - A Convergence of Jewelers.
Denver, Colorado,
September 14-16, 2007.
http://www.claspconvergence.com

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Put an Orchid on your Bench

Join the most popular online community for jewelery makers, The Orchid
forums at http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid

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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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