Installing a Spring Insert
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008Intermediate project. Eighth in a series of 12 ring repair projects.
Photos: Barry Blau. (more…)
| Gold | 928.00 | Silver | 17.50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | 1,729.00 | Palladium | 388.00 |
| Iridium | 450.00 | Ruthenium | 305.00 |
Intermediate project. Eighth in a series of 12 ring repair projects.
Photos: Barry Blau. (more…)
Soldering is a skill that all bench jewelers master at an early stage in their career. Although this process soon becomes second nature, sometimes itʼs good to review the basic principles involved to remind ourselves why we do certain things. Remember, an ideal soldered joint must be strong, but at the same time invisible. (more…)
It would seem a simple matter to join metal to metal. However success in gold soldering involves more than meets the eye. When doing short runs, you must follow a few fundamental procedures to ensure a neat, strong, and uniform joint. (more…)