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Archive for June 1st, 1999

Porosity: The Jeweler’s Nightmare

Tuesday, June 1st, 1999 by Tom Weishaar

Knowing how to cast jewelry properly demonstrates another aspect of quality in your shop.

Porosity. It’s an ugly word for bench jewelers and can be expensive for store owners and customers. Just close your eyes and picture a block of baby Swiss cheese. (more…)

Ridges & Ripples

Tuesday, June 1st, 1999 by Sharon Elaine Thompson

Reticulation permits the studio jeweler to create unique textures on silver or gold - but it takes a deft hand on the torch to get the desired results. (more…)