[Jewelry making - Article 00844] - Re: [Orchid] Milling your own or buying stock

[Jay Whaley]

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Andy,

    You are so right! I have been thinking this for many years, and have
    articulated it to students at times. When you make your own stock,
    and become proficient with it, it no longer becomes a "chore" but
    just a part of the metalsmithing process. You make what you need,
    when you need it. When you are working on a custom piece, and some
    part of the project is not right, or it is damaged in process, you
    just make another part to replace it. Jewelers, like myself, who
    have been in this business for many years, don't get all upset when
    we have a "re-do", we just go about remaking the part, and get the
    job done. We hope that we don't have to re-make parts very often, for
    it cuts down our profit margin, but we don't cry about it, we just
    move on. Much easier that way. Concerning your remark about "fear", I
    agree with that, as well. A purchased piece of metal, when it
    arrives, all wrapped up, bagged, tagged, and boxed, has quite a
    "preciousness" about it. (Check out the invoice...) It's an
    undeniable feeling. It's common to look at that polished piece of
    metal and get a little intimidated by it. "Gosh, I hope I don't
    screw this up!" For me, making so much of my stock myself, I just
    don't get that same intimidation. If that piece of metal doesn't work
    out, I can generate another piece just like it in a few minutes. 

Jay Whaley
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