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[Ganoksin] [Issue #152] Tips From The Jeweler's Bench



 
 
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Default [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

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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.

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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

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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. 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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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 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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