The following article offers guidance to the best practice to be followed when using Argentium silver casting alloys.

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A fairly basic task, installing a head on a platinum shank is a routine process in many small shops. The following project offers some tips and tricks for making the process foolproof every time.

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With the high price of gold, jewelry makers are looking to incorporate alternative metals into their lines. I frequently work with palladium and stainless steel in my shop. The following are a few tips and tricks you can use to work more effectively with these metals.

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Bi-metal sheet is an ideal product for engravers or sterling silver jewelers who require karat gold accents. It consists of a layer of karat gold bonded to a layer of sterling silver. The karat gold layer can be engraved, gouged or removed by any method to expose the sterling silver layer underneath, resulting in a pleasing decorative effect. (more…)

Reticulated Metals — Textures for Your Designs
80% Silver 20% Copper
80/20 reticulation silver has been part of the Hoover & Strong mill products range for many years. Now we offer you much more than just plain sheet. (more…)

Alloys and Their Correct Cooling Methods
There are four typical methods of cooling, and the type of alloy being annealed will dictate the method (see table): (more…)

With the resurgence and increased popularity of palladium for jewelry design and manufacturing comes the need to examine its unique working characteristics. In a series of technical briefs extracted from their evolving palladium technical manual, Johnson Mathew New York will identify the optimal manufacturing opportunities for this intriguin ‘new’ metal. (more…)

 Here are our “Top Ten Myths of Palladium (more…)

The purpose of this article is to familiarize the reader with a different way of sizing a ring up. (more…)

Using analysis tools to get to the root of manufacturing defects can save time and money.

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