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[339] Turquoise, Platinum and 22K Granulation Earrings Using Welding Technology
Featured are the materials for turquoise, platinum and 22-karat gold granulation earrings. The turquoise is 10.25 millimeters round and will be bezel set. The platinum is Pt-900-Ir, a platinum and iridium alloy. Once the platinum fabrication has been completed and the center stones set, the last step is performing the 22-karat yellow gold granulation using modern fusion-welding techniques.... (2004)
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Releated Categories:[Fusing & Welding]|[Granulation]

 

[383] Wax Build-up Procedures Using Foredom?s New Wax Working Unit
The Foredom Wax Carver (WC-1) is a new wax worker recently made available to the jewelry industry by The Foredom Electric Company. To demonstrate many of its features, Michael Dickey performs a wax build-up project.... (2004)
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[750] Wax Carving - Custom Designed Drusy Pendant
This article features the wax carving steps for this custom made pendant designed and created by Bill Holman. The center stone is a one-of-a-kind black drusy quartz carving, is highlighted by red accent gemstones and pave diamonds set in the central area. The metal is 18-karat white gold.... (2005)
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[433] Wax Tools Update
Euro Tool, Inc. has developed five wax tool kits and a cordless wax pen for the overall improvement of wax working projects..... (2004)
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Releated Categories:[Wax Carving]|[Small Tools]

 

[592] Welding - Prong Replacement on an Emerald Ring
This 14-karat yellow gold, emerald and diamond ring has a broken prong requiring prong replacement. Steece Hermanson will replace the prong and reset the displaced emerald without un-mounting any of the gemstones. For this, he uses the ABI Tack II and Pulse-Arc Welders.... (2005)
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Releated Categories:[Fusing & Welding]|[Repairs]|[Stone Setting]

 

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