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Machine Tool Technology: An Aesthetic Application - By Gary S. Griffin

This paper is initiated with the reference that one selects process because of aesthetic need. The premise of technology as an end in itself insures the triumph of the means (process) over the ends (aesthetic). Only ones aesthetic ends deserve a primary position in this hierarchy. This paper is...

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Jewelry Photography Made Easy: Lighting - By Wayne Emery

The goal of this guide is to help you create images of your jewelry that you can be proud of, whether for simple record keeping purposes, for appraisal work or for advertising locally or on the Internet. Buried in here is a guide to a simple setup that works, and it works every time. Its buried...

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A Simple Method for China Painting on Enamel - By Cynthia Roode

Although enameling is a new art form for me, I came to it with many years of china painting experience. Painting on porcelain is a time consuming process. Each firing requires several hours, and three or more firings may be needed to complete one painting. A while ago, a friend showed me how to...

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Taking a Shine to Platinum - By Jurgen J. Maerz

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....

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Cuttlefish Casting - By Prof. Dr. Erhard Brepohl

Cuttlefish casting is a quick and fairly accurate casting method. Its applications are limited only by the thickness and overall dimensions of the shell. It is difficult to achieve fine details on the surface of the casting, but this is offset by the richly complex texture that is a natural...

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