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The flex-shaft is a wonderful tool - but one that jewelers rarely use to its maximum advantage. Usually the first piece of serious equipment in which hobbyists or graduate jewelry students invest, the flex-shaft system makes bench work much easier: It reduces effort and fatigue, enhances production, and can be used for a variety of tasks, from scraping wafer-thin pieces of wax to grinding down larger pieces of metal for hollowware. Despite this, the tools accessories, power specifications, and range of uses have remained a mystery to many. This book is intended to solve that problem: It will attempt to demystify the flex-shaft system, and to educate each reader in how to use this essential tool to its full potential.... (2005) Complete Story
Etching metal is very simple. It involves a mordant (acid) and a resist to that acid. The resist can take many forms, plastic, vinyl, marking pens, duct tape, nail polish, etc. As long as it resists water, the procedure will work well. With current photocopy technology and computer laser printer technology, you have more flexibility in your designs. These are basically the same techniques as printmakers use with zinc, but with brass, copper or bronze and silver, you have options for additional fabrication choices involving solder or cold connection.... (2004) Complete Story
