[Jewelry making - Article 00541] - Re: [Orchid] Casted Vs. Die Struck Jewelry

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    Which one is better depends on what kind of a piece of jewelry it
    is. The die struck process compacts the molecules of the metal
    making it more durable and more uniform. But there is a lot of more
    complex items that should be cast as it would be too difficult to
    make a die for them. The best example that I can think of is a
    signet ring. It is a simple item to make a die for and produces a
    much better ring, particularly for engraving. I can tell the
    difference the instant I put a graver to it. Engraving on a cast
    ring is like cutting swiss cheese, it is full of tiny holes. The
    cuts are choppy and wavy. Die struck is like cutting butter { you
    need to say this to yourself with a New Jersey accent " like butta "
    } 

John Wade
Wade Designs
wadedesigns AT aol.com


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