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| [894] Revising Milled CAD/CAM Models for Manufacturing |
I have great respect for the capabilities of CAD/CAM technology, and Ive seen some absolutely amazing pieces generated by it. Ive also seen some pieces that miss the mark; they need some simple revisions to make them easier to produce and aesthetically pleasing. I asked Marc Williams of MarcCo Jewelers in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, for an assortment of CAD castoffs -- pieces with "issues" that I could use to demonstrate how to resolve production and design problems. Ill evaluate and revise the first of these pieces here, and others will follow in subsequent issues..... (2009)
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| Show me more articles from: [AJM]|[Kate Wolf] |
| Releated Categories:[Jewelry Mass Production]|[CAD/CAM]|[Wax Working] |
| ISBN: B00006K39S |
| [1038] Revving Up The Burnout Process |
The internet has put the world at our fingertips. In minutes or less you can start a video chat with a friend in Hong Kong, download a recipe and ingredient list for Pad Thai to your smartphone, or buy a new HDTV. So why shouldn´t you expect the same immediate gratification when shopping for an engagement ring?.... (2012)
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| Show me more articles from: [AJM]|[Tina Wojtkielo Snyder] |
| Releated Categories:[Lost Wax Casting] |
| ISBN: B00006K39S |
| [971] Ring Sizing Tips from the Ultimate Repair Guide |
Ask a seasoned bench jeweler how many rings he or she has sized and they´ll probably give you a figure in the quadruple digits. The following is a compilation of tips and tricks to help you perform this mundane task better and faster.... (2011)
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| Show me more articles from: [AJM]|[Tina Wojtkielo Snyder] |
| Releated Categories:[Bench Tips & Tricks]|[Repairs] |
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| [987] Rock-Solid Bonds - Ring by Cynthia Renée Zava |
With textures that echo the Patagonian mountains of Chile, the Torres del Paine Ring by Cynthia Rene Zava of Cynthia Rene Inc. in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, tells the tale of one family´s moving experiences on a trip to Chile. Zava tells the story of her longtime client, Mary, whose father is Chilean.... (2012)
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| Show me more articles from: [AJM]|[Tina Wojtkielo] |
| Releated Categories:[Behind The Design] |
| ISBN: B00006K39S |
| [1046] Sacred Space |
Sometimes a design becomes more than the sum of its parts. Designer Cristopher Olson and master jeweler Paul Schaaf of Molina Fine Jewelers in Phoenix collaborated on just such a piece, which they named Temple of the Sacred Heart. The platinum ring features a 10.05 carat oval untreated Thai ruby and almost 400 diamonds totaling more than 5 carats. The ring won Platinum Honors in the Classical category of the 2011 AGTA Spectrum Awards.... (2013)
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| Show me more articles from: [AJM]|[Shannon L. Brown] |
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