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how one of 3M's radial bristle discs to a non-jeweler friend, and you are almost guaranteed to get a lukewarm response: 'This is what you're so excited about?' But to the jewelers who have eagerly adopted them, these simple circular brushes are 'the greatest thing since flexi-straws... (2003) Complete Story
BW Simon in Spartanburg, South Carolina, made this handy tool for finishing jewelry. I would like to thank him for allowing me to share this bench trick with you.... (2006) Complete Story
The ongoing debate over the necessity of e-commerce in the jewelry industry is coming to a close. From small shop artisans showcasing their custom work to major manufacturers providing their customers with the ability to place and track orders online, virtually every jewelry business has an Internet presence-or is planning for one. But getting involved in e-commerce is still not a simple proposition. Like any business decision, selling online requires research, testing, and refining; a simple Web site is no longer the sole requirement for success.... (2003) Complete Story
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 technologys 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. Its one thing to create; its another thing entirely to create for successful production....
(2007) Complete Story
Platinum takes more effort to polish, for the simple reason that it does not wear as other precious metals do - Platinum, has a liquid surface. Other metals lose mass over time, these deteriorations take a lot longer with platinum.... (2003) Complete Story
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