[Jewelry making - Article 01700] - [Orchid] Setting up my first home studio

[Deanne Cotton-Cornwall]

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    This is my first attempt at posting a question to the Orchid, so I'm
    not sure if I'm doing this correctly, but here goes:

    I am learning basic goldsmithing to allow me the flexibility of
    creating custom components for my mostly craft-like jewelry. I am
    now sufficiently SOLD on working with silver that I am looking to
    set up a home studio that would include a place to do hot work,
    fabrication and perhaps use PMC down the road. I am currently
    getting some insurance quotes and starting to plan what to include
    and how to set up my new space. 

    I have had a look at the jeweler's bench exchange, but find the
    photos a bit difficult to interpret sometimes. So while I am waiting
    to get my insurance in place, I thought I'd ask those of you with
    existing studios for your "top tips" or "lessons learned" for
    setting up a studio (e.g., make sure you meet the fire code). 

    So far I plan to include: 

    - a sink 
    - a place for soldering 
    - a ventilation fan 
    - a beading and assembly table 
    - a heavy work bench for fabrication 
    - a Foredom (right now I only have a Dremel) - any thoughts on
       buying used equipment? 
    - storage for beads and other components 
    - a computer work station 

    Any other thoughts, tips or advice on how to get the most from my
    space would be greatly appreciated. 

Best regards,

Deanne Cotton-Cornwall
Healing Hands Designs
Calgary Alberta
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