[Jewelry making - Article 00329] - Re: [Orchid] Strange Customer Requests

[John Spiech]

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Ed,

>     Over the years, in discussions with dentists, and their spouses, I
>     have found that a large percentage are wearing jewelry made by the
>     dentist. 

    I find this interesting because I bought my first casting machine
    from a dentist in Indianapolis over 25 years ago while I was
    stationed at Ft. Harrison. I had taken my young son to get his braces
    adjusted and the dentist called me in to look at something. While he
    was pointing into the open mouth I noticed a gold ring on his finger
    that could only be custom made. I asked him if he made it and he said
    he did. He said he made his own rings for his wedding. I told him I
    made jewelry and hoped to have a casting machine someday. He got a
    big smile on his face and said come with me. He took me into the next
    room and said he was willing to part with the small centrifugal
    caster he had used in dental school. I knew this was my big chance
    and didn't want to blow it so I timidly asked how much. He said,
    Would five dollars be too much? I still have it today and still use
    it for small projects even though it looks like it belongs in a
    museum. We discussed the finer points of casting for several more
    minutes and then returned to the dental chair where my poor son was
    still sitting with his mouth open! 

John
Juneau, Alaska
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