Platinum Fabrication


Our platinum fabrication articles cover the material in detail and discuss techniques and tools for working with this prestigious jewelry metal.

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Platinum Durability vs Scratching

There is a major difference between durability and scratch resistance. Platinum is very durable. When scratched, the scratch actually displaces...
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Platinum Jewelry Advanced Joining Techniques

Joining is a very important production technique in the field of jewelry production. Therefore it is useful to know, what...
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Fearless Platinum Repairs

Fearless Platinum Repairs

What does it take to be successful at repairing, customizing, and servicing platinum jewelry? First, an understanding of properties unique...
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Working with Platinum & Platinum Designing

My skills as an artist combined with my years of experience at the bench have given me a practical approach...
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How to Resize Platinum Rings

This article offers instructions on how to resize platinum rings whether for a size smaller or bigger, as well as,...
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Re-tipping Platinum Prongs

Platinum is a very durable metal, so prongs will last a long time. However, it is sometimes necessary to re-tip...
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The Platinum Expert – Episode 2

The Platinum Expert – Episode 2

Episode II covers the following topics: 1. Primary Platinum alloys 2. Basic skills: Basic Platinum soldering and welding 3. Intermediate...
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Master Metalsmith Alan Adler

Master Metalsmith Alan Adler

I first discovered Allan Adler's Silversmithing Shop about 23 years ago when I arrived in Southern California to begin my...
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Platinum Fabricating & Stamping

This paper is aimed mainly at the small- to medium-sized jewelry manufacturing operations interested in working with platinum group metals....
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How to Make a Forged Platinum Pearl Ring

How to Make a Forged Platinum Pearl Ring

This project will teach welding, soldering and forging techniques. The ring is a handsome, plain design and can be applied...
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Richard Reinhardt: Discontinuous Continuity

Richard Reinhardt: Discontinuous Continuity

Richard Reinhardt's best-known pieces today are silver bracelets, constructed in concave or convex forms that curve smoothly and logically in...
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Platinum Bench Tricks

Platinum Bench Tricks

This project is dedicated to bench tricks that make working with platinum-or working at the bench in general-easier. This is...
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Pulse-Arc-Welder: Sterling Silver Bracelet

Pulse-Arc-Welder: Sterling Silver Bracelet

To demonstrate how pulse-arc welding performs on sterling silver, this bracelet was cast, finished and assembled without the use of...
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Simple Platinum Casting

Simple Platinum Casting

Filmed at Kraftwerks from PM West, Robert Lumabao demonstrates a unique system of flask-less platinum casting. Narrator Daniel Ballard, takes...
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Laser welding jewellery with Rofin Performance

Laser welding jewellery with Rofin Performance

Short video showing examples of what can be achieved, repairing jewellery items with a manual laser welder - the StarWeld...
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American Holloware Changing Criteria

American Holloware Changing Criteria

The expressions which have come to identify the pre- and post-World War II generations - Me decade, suburban frontiersmen, spoiled...
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Making 950 Platinum Ruthenium Alloy

Making 950 Platinum Ruthenium Alloy

Filmed at Kraftwerks from PM West, Robert Lumabao demonstrates how one refiner makes beautiful and reliable platinum casting grain. By...
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The Platinum Expert – Episode 1

The Platinum Expert – Episode 1

Introduction to platinum, setting your platinum bench and the basics of working with platinum. By Platinum Guild International.
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Platinum Consideration Factors

Jurgen J Maerz of the Platinum Guild International USA outlines factors to consider when adding platinum to your line of...
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Platinum Casting – The Platinum Expert – Episode 3

Platinum Casting – The Platinum Expert – Episode 3

This video offers insight into the platinum casting process through five Platinum casting examples: two torch based casting and three...
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Platinum Granulation Process

Platinum Granulation Process

Granulation, a process dating back a lot longer than I can remember, is clearly one of jewelry histories most prominent...
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Platinum Finishing 1 – Safety

Platinum Finishing 1 – Safety

My finishing techniques are up close and personal. The majority of my polishing work is done at the same proximity...
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Casting of small series of jewelry

Casting of small series of jewelry

Small scale centrifugal casting of jewelry
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Laser Platinum Fabrication

Laser Platinum Fabrication

It is becoming common practice to do more and more platinum fabrication with a laser welder. For this project, you...
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Platinum Finishing 2 – Procedures and Supplies

Platinum Finishing 2 – Procedures and Supplies

In the last issue I wrote about safety issues concerning polishing platinum. In this issue we will continue the discussion...
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Specialty Repairs – The Platinum Expert – Episode 4

Specialty Repairs – The Platinum Expert – Episode 4

The Platinum Expret - Part 4: This video is designed to bring you practical tips and information on platinum repairs...
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Producing Semi-Fabricated Platinum Products

It is also vital to know the basic forms of semi-fabricated Platinum product that are generally available and how to...
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Platinum Expert – Introduction

Platinum Expert – Introduction

Jurgen J. Maerz, Director of Technical Education. Platinum Guild International introduces the Platinum Expert Video Series.
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Daniel and Jurgen discuss platinum alloys –  Part 2

Daniel and Jurgen discuss platinum alloys – Part 2

One fine day at Fine Gold in Ontario, CA, Daniel Ballard (PMWest) and Jurgen Maerz (Dir technical education- Platinum Guild)...
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Daniel and Jurgen discuss platinum alloys –  Part 1

Daniel and Jurgen discuss platinum alloys – Part 1

One fine day at Fine Gold in Ontario, CA, Daniel Ballard (PMWest) and Jurgen Maerz (Dir technical education- Platinum Guild)...
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Wedding Band-Outside Lettering

Wedding Band-Outside Lettering

Using Matrix software to create a channel type wedding band with lettering
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Platinum Engagement Ring

Platinum Engagement Ring

Platinum engagement ring
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