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[299] Alloys - Look on the White Side
In the jewelry industry, it's rare to have an alloy without drawbacks, particularly when the alloy is not yellow. When designing alloys, there are a number of hurdles to jump. First, color is absolutely critical. Unfortunately, we alloy designers have a relatively limited palette to work with. Gold and copper are the only two metals that are truly "colored;" all others are varying shades of gray. So when we design a white alloy, we don’t make it "whiter," we make it "less yellow." .... (2003)
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[291] Reticulation - Ridges and Ripples
Reticulation is not difficult, but it does take practice, concentration, and a deft torch hand. Also, the pattern and appearance of a reticulated piece is not predictable; you probably won't get the same results twice.... (1999)
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