[Jewelry making - Article 00156] - Re: [Orchid] Goldsmithing Research Question from a Fiction Writer

[TheCynic6]

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    This is highly intriguing. Assuming the original figure were solid
    24k. It would be worth stealing, but you would need a replacement. If
    it were me I would take multiple pictures from several angles. Then
    use some type of stereo optical comparison to make a digital surface.
    The same process used in making topo maps. If they can make a topo
    with an accuracy of 2 feet from arial photos, seems you could get
    sufficient detail to make a digital surface with 0.001" precision.
    Spit it into a nice CNC, compensate for shrinkage in casting, hollow
    it out, cast it, presto one replacement. 

    This alleviates the highly skilled craftsmen by using modern
    technology. Maybe then as a less than skilled "craftsmen" you
    inadvertently leave a few tool marks, maybe a not so perfect casting,
    maybe you forgot to account for the shrinkage. This would make the
    plot feasible, in my eyes anyway. 

    Keep us updated about the publication, this makes a nice break from
    the techno-chat. 

Regards,
Matt

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