We are here to build a strong pool of information for the benefit of Web's jewelers and craftsmen - and those interested in jewelry and gemstones.
Welcome to the Ganoksin Video Library! While reading about a process or technique is helpful, often it's more easily understood by seeing a demonstration.
Ganoksin now offers a video peek into the virtual world. Suppliers, refiners, jewelers, and educators will contribute incredible demonstrations on topics including casting, alloying, bench tricks, and more. We'll be adding new videos to our Library, so please stay tuned!
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| 1. Full clip from 'The Art of Setting Princess Cuts with Fancy Cut Applications'. | |
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This is a section taken from 'The Art of Setting Princess Cuts with Fancy Cut Applications'. - a new video/dvd package presented by New Approach School for Jewelers instructed by Blaine Lewis directed by Christopher Mendola © 2004 New Approach Video, Inc. |
| File Size: 30.60Mb · · Length:: 15.21 min · Format:: wmv | |
| 2. Making 950 Platinum Ruthenium Alloy | |
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Filmed at Kraftwerks from PM West, Robert Lumabao demonstrates how one refiner makes beautiful and reliable platinum casting grain. By utilizing hydrogen, a spectacular light show of molten platinum is carefully blended with pure ruthenium. |
| File Size: 6.93Mb · · Length:: 2.31 min · Format:: wmv | |
| 3. Simple Platinum Casting | |
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Filmed at Kraftwerks from PM West, Robert Lumabao demonstrates a unique system of flask-less platinum casting. Narrator Daniel Ballard, takes you step by step through the entire process. If you had any desire or questions on a successful system of platinum casting, this video will show you how. One portion of the video is Robert blending platinum and ruthenium at close range at nearly 4000 degrees F, The other portion is a special demonstration and explanation of a hydrogen touch. |
| File Size: 70.54Mb · · Length:: 22.36 min · Format:: wmv | |
| 4. Daniel Ballard and Jurgen Maerz discuss platinum alloys [Part 1 and 2] | |
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One fine day at Fine Gold in Ontario, CA, Daniel Ballard (PMWest) and Jurgen Maerz (Dir technical education- Platinum Guild) were doing some test castings at Fine Gold. They were both doing "high speed" three hour wax to cast work. But a two hour burnout still leaves some downtime. So Jurgen and Daniel decided to have an informal chat expressing personal opinions on Platinum alloys and rhodium plating. We just had to put that on tape. It ran long enough to split into two parts for easy viewing on the web. Great information presented for your education. Anyone curious about platinum alloys should see this. |
| Part 1 and 2 - File Size: 55.54Mb · · Length:: 23.57 min · Format:: wmv | |
| 5. Gold Refining [Part 1 and 2] | |
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The latest in "Daniel And Roberts' Demonstration Series" is a two part video. Part one is the preparation and acid dissolution of the gold and Part Two is the precipitation of the pure gold back into a useful form. As usual Daniel Ballard does the Narrations and Robert Lumabao does the demonstrations. If you have ever been curious about all that mysterious alchemy we call Gold refining , give this pair of downloads a try. Taped entirely at Precious Metals West/Fine Gold in Ontario, California. |
| Part 1 and 2 - File Size: 68.70Mb · · Length:: 30.46 min · Format:: wmv | |
| 6. Making Joints with PMC | |
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Precious Metal Clay elements can usually be joined by simply pressing the parts together. This short clip demonstrates edge, butt, and lapped joints. From: Quick Takes: PMC Basics by Tim McCreight by Tim McCreight© 2005 Brynmorgen Press |
| File Size: 2.40Mb · · Length:: 1.02 min · Format:: wmv | MAC format - File Size: 6.75Mb · · Length:: 1.02 min · Format:: MP4 - view | |
| 7. Carving Dry PMC | |
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One of the appealing things about PMC is the way it can be manipulated like clay, but for some of us, the real fun is carving the PMC after it is dry. This short video demonstrates how to form a ring blank then carve it with files, just as we would carve wax. In this case, though, there are no sprues, no investing, and no casting. From: Quick Takes: PMC Basics by Tim McCreight by Tim McCreight© 2005 Brynmorgen Press |
| File Size: 2.88Mb · · Length:: 1.15 min · Format:: wmv | MAC format - File Size: 8.0Mb · · Length:: 1.15 min · Format:: MP4 - view | |
| 8. Soldering onto PMC | |
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The original version of PMC was a bit tricky to solder, but PMC+ and PMC3 are both as dense as traditional metals, so soldering is just like working with traditional metals. From: Quick Takes: PMC Basics by Tim McCreight by Tim McCreight© 2005 Brynmorgen Press |
| File Size: 1.69Mb · · Length:: 0.44 min · Format:: wmv | MAC format - File Size: 4.79Mb · · Length:: 0.44 min · Format:: MP4 - view | |
| 9. Torch Firing PMC | |
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People who work in PMC all the time should really have a kiln, but for folks who want to give it a try, the ability of PMC3 to be torch fired is a huge advantage. This video is only a minute or two long, and it's practically real-time. From: Quick Takes: PMC Basics by Tim McCreight by Tim McCreight© 2005 Brynmorgen Press |
| File Size: 3.85Mb · · Length:: 1.42 min · Format:: wmv | MAC format - File Size: 11Mb · · Length:: 1.42 min · Format:: MP4 - view | |
