[Jewelry making - Article 00210] - Re: [Orchid] Keeping trade secrets

[Gerald]

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    "Secrets die with them to the grave", I stay away from those who are
    so-o secretive. Where would we all be, if a few of us were not so
    open. I always remember a wax setter had a cloth around his bench so
    no one would see how he does his so secretive wax setting, big deal,
    eh? I had great thread some time ago on this Orchid about sharing
    some of MY secrets in diamond setting. MY teacher scolded me for
    telling all, his loss is my gain. I am still writing articles on
    setting, having done 4 DVD's on diamond setting, why? Everyone MUST
    know how to do what others want to know. It's a gift to teach,
    write, and "show and tell". 

    Still some setters I know refuse blatantly to explain how they do
    some techniques in setting. WHY?. As for sharing information, we must
    all share this passion. That is just why I teach at my community
    college, just on stone setting. Sorry for my inner feelings on my
    passion of teaching. 

    We, on Orchid must be here for all, when we are gone (G-d forbid)
    others must know how we did our fabrication. I showed a designer how
    I did my "Fish-Tail" and Arte Deco, "Cut-Down Setting", he hasn't
    seen this method in years, up close. Sharing? Yes, I was letting him
    know that it still can be achieved....Gerry! who is till sharing
    everything!!! 

 
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