[Jewelry making - Article 00219] - Re: [Orchid] Strange Customer Requests

[diamondeddy2]

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>     Interesting thought, though, that the dentists would just hold
>     onto the used bits of gold, then later use them to make something
>     for themselves,.... 

    Over the years, in discussions with dentists, and their spouses, I
    have found that a large percentage are wearing jewelry made by the
    dentist. After all, our industry stole the lostwax casting process
    from the dental industry. The pieces I have seen were often not the
    most finely crafted or stylish, but still made by the spousal
    dentist. I don't know whether they use the gold they steal from their
    patients, or trade to refineries for new gold. Over the years, I have
    had many dentists asking for advise on wax work, as well as casting,
    but I have never had one offer to pay for, or trade their work or
    knowledge in trade for mine. Needless to say, I simply play dumb(not
    rude) on their questions. People asking how to do it themselves
    seldom turn into paying, profitable customers for a retailer. 

Ed in Kokomo
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