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- Ganoksin Server Migration Complete! (September 2008)
- The Ganoksin Project – A Project in Transition (September 2008)
- Now Available! The Jeweler's Bench Book by Charles Lewton-Brain (March 2008)
- Orchid 2008 Raffle Winners are Announced (February 2008)
- Ganoksin Orchid Raffle 2008 is Announced (December 2007)
- Charles Lewton Brain's speech at the 11th Orchid Dinner (February 2007)
- Orchid Extended 2007 Raffle Winners are Announced (February 2007)
- Five Jewelry Industry Leaders Come Together To Create Clasp (March 2006)
- Orchid Studio Outfit Raffle 2006 Winner Announced (February 2006)
- Charles Lewton Brain's speech at the 10th Orchid Dinner (February 2006)
- The First Book in the New "Orchid in Print" Series is Now Available (January 2006)
- MAGC Reinforces Alliance with the Ganoksin Project (April 2005)
- The 9th Orchid Dinner is a Success (March 2005)
- Orchids to Orchid - Hanuman's speech at the 9th Orchid Dinner. Tucson. (February 2005)
- Ganoksin Announces Partnership with GZ Magazine (January 2005)
- "Orchid in Print" Book Series Announced (November 2004)
- Ganoksin Video Library Announced (October 2004)
- Ganoksin preserves SNAG early technical papers (September 2004)
- New feature Announced - The Jeweler's Selected Bibliography List (June 2004)
- Ganoksin Content Expansion Announced (March 2004)
- Colored Stone Magazine Announces Partnership with Ganoksin (March 2004)
- Metalsmith Magazine Announces Partnership with Ganoksin (March 2004)
- Announcing the winner of the J-2R Casting Machine Raffle (February 2004)
- Orchids to Orchid - Hanuman's speech at the 8th Orchid Dinner. Tucson. (February 2004)
- Glass on Metal Magazine Announces Partnership with Ganoksin (August 2003)
- MJSA & Ganoksin Partner in Information-Sharing Program (July 2003)
- Ganoksin Fights Spam using Artificial Intelligence. (May 2003)
- SNAG Reinforces Alliance with Orchid - | SNAG's Press Release | Ganoksin's Press Release | (March 2003)
- A Little Help from My (CAD/CAM) [Orchid] Friends (June 2003)
- Seeds of Knowledge (December 2002)
Jasper - By Sandra I. Smith
The minerals grouped as jasper belong to the quartz family. Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth. It's formed primarily from silica and oxygen, but includes trace amounts of dozens of other minerals. Because of these ineralogical impurities....
Tags: | Gemstones Lore |
Platinum Alloy Applications for Jewelry - By Jurgen J. Maerz
Today, platinum is enjoying its renaissance. In the U.S., platinum consumption has risen by more than 700% since 1990. More jewelers are carrying platinum jewelry, and consumers are becoming more aware of the most noble of all metals. Many jewelers are still confused as to the platinum alloys...
Tags: | Metallurgy |
Spinel - By Sondra Francis
The most famous ruby in the world is actually a spinel! It is the "Prince Edward Ruby" which is the center of attention on British Crown of State: this crudely shaped cabochon weighs about 167 carats. It is a magnificent red color. Spinels and rubies are often found in the same gem gravels and for...
Tags: | Handbook for the Gem Buyer | Gemstones Information |
Maximizing the profitability of bench work - By Tina Wojtkielo
Jeffrey Johnson has two stores, 18 bench jewelers, and over 100 employees-and he still has time to work at the bench. 'I wouldn't be who I am without the bench,' he says. That's why he's got one set up in his office among leather arm chairs, file cabinets, and a desk. When a customer comes into his...
Tags: | Business & Marketing | My Studio |
Finding and making your own wax carving tools - By Charles Lewton-Brain
Casting is the most important method of commercial jewelry production. Even for small workshops, lost-wax casting is often the fastest method for creating a jewelry piece, especially if there is any complexity to it. However, one of the things that jewelers forget when carving wax models for...
Tags: | Wax Carving | Small Tools |
The minerals grouped as jasper belong to the quartz family. Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth. It's formed primarily from silica and oxygen, but includes trace amounts of dozens of other minerals. Because of these ineralogical impurities....
Tags: | Gemstones Lore |
Platinum Alloy Applications for Jewelry - By Jurgen J. Maerz
Today, platinum is enjoying its renaissance. In the U.S., platinum consumption has risen by more than 700% since 1990. More jewelers are carrying platinum jewelry, and consumers are becoming more aware of the most noble of all metals. Many jewelers are still confused as to the platinum alloys...
Tags: | Metallurgy |
Spinel - By Sondra Francis
The most famous ruby in the world is actually a spinel! It is the "Prince Edward Ruby" which is the center of attention on British Crown of State: this crudely shaped cabochon weighs about 167 carats. It is a magnificent red color. Spinels and rubies are often found in the same gem gravels and for...
Tags: | Handbook for the Gem Buyer | Gemstones Information |
Maximizing the profitability of bench work - By Tina Wojtkielo
Jeffrey Johnson has two stores, 18 bench jewelers, and over 100 employees-and he still has time to work at the bench. 'I wouldn't be who I am without the bench,' he says. That's why he's got one set up in his office among leather arm chairs, file cabinets, and a desk. When a customer comes into his...
Tags: | Business & Marketing | My Studio |
Finding and making your own wax carving tools - By Charles Lewton-Brain
Casting is the most important method of commercial jewelry production. Even for small workshops, lost-wax casting is often the fastest method for creating a jewelry piece, especially if there is any complexity to it. However, one of the things that jewelers forget when carving wax models for...
Tags: | Wax Carving | Small Tools |
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