[Jewelry making - Article 00171] - Re: [Orchid] CNC cutting

[Jesse]

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>     I'm skeptical of those who don't make jewelry yet claim expertise.
>     I have a new motto about CAD CAM also. "Don't design beyond your
>     ability to execute." This goes for anyone doing jewelry CAD. Show
>     me the finished jewelry!! Virtual jewelry is a pretty picture but
>     I want more... I'd love to see some finished jewelry photos. Any
>     available? 
>     again, I would love to see anything finished from a CAD origin. 

Dear Todd,

    Your third request for photos has certainly gotten my attention. I'm
    sorry if I wasn't clear in my previous attempts to answer you. 

    Because of a carpal tunnel injury, I made a transition three years
    ago from working exclusively at the bench, to my current business,
    which is CAD modeling and prototyping using a CNC mill. 

    I'm finding it rewarding, fun and exciting to focus on this
    particular aspect of jewelry creation at this time in my career. 

    I primarily design and mill models for the trade. Most of the time,
    I'm call upon to interpret their designs in CAD for manufacturing, so
    I usually provide a prototype only. I don't see a lot of the finished
    jewelry, so I can't take pictures of it, but regardless of that, out
    of respect for my customers I don't publicly display their exclusive
    designs. 

    The images on my website are meant to show a variety of design
    possibilities, but unfortunately, I can't show renderings of some of
    my favorite pieces, because of signed non-disclosure agreements with
    clients. 

    I also work with a few casters and bench jewelers to whom I
    out-source work for private clients who contact me through my website,
    through local contacts, and by word of mouth. 

    One of my primary goals is to provide a prototype that can be easily
    manufactured and finished. I get a good share of repeat business, so
    I trust that my customers are satisfied with the work. I've become a
    little more selective in what I'll take on, but I'm still open to new
    design challenges and I'm constantly learning new techniques. 

    I'm going to cast and finish some of my own designs to bring to the
    upcoming MJSA show in NYC. Then, I can finally take the pictures
    you've requested. 

    Your interest in my work is very flattering considering I've only
    been doing CAD a relatively short time and you have many years of
    experience. 

    If you plan to be at the show,  please stop by the Model Master
    booth to visit. I love discussing CAD/CAM jewelry and I'm always
    interested in learning more. 

Best regards,

Jesse Kaufman

JDK Jewelry Design
CAD/CAM Technology
Handcrafted Originality
www.jdkjewelry.com


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