Gary Dawson
Contributions From Gary Dawson
Locating Dead Center on Ring Blanks
This article provides a helpful tip on locating dead center on ring blanks and finding balance on an object.
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Testing the MK Gem eBox
If, like me, you consider yourself a successful photographer, you may be skeptical about products on the market that promise...
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Heat Treating Metals
Heat treatment changes the microstructure of a metal or alloy. It is a process that may be applied after casting,...
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Comparative Analysis of Three Welding Systems
AJM Magazine asked me to perform a comparative analysis of three welding systems performance in several different precious metal welding...
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Perfect Finishing Tools and Techniques
Our castings can be flawless, our assembly precise, and our settings secure -- but let any surface go a bit...
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Millimeter Gauge Layout Technique
Meticulous planning and tedious layout are a big part of a goldsmiths life at the bench. It usually pays dividends...
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Knife Making Techniques for Jewelry Design
My dad was in the Navy during World War II and was among the personnel who entered Japan shortly after...
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Sealing Cracks in Gemstones
An old lapidary taught me an excellent trick for sealing cracks in gemstones. Some gems are inherently unstable. If a...
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How to Make Hoop Earrings
Tom Dougherty of Studio 2015 in Woodstock, Illinois, had an interesting process to share about making hoop earrings from tubing....
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Bench Jewelers Can Take Sniper Lessons
As the target comes into focus and the operator aligns the crosshairs, elements of the world slowly cease to exist...
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