The ripple effect
Article Abstract:
The use of Precious Metals Clay, produced by the Mitsubishi Materials Corp., is being taught in certification classes. The description of one such class, and the certification process, is detailed.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2000
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Wire exercise: learn to use your files and pliers effectively by creating a spiral in a frame
Article Abstract:
Pliers and files are used to show the time-honored teaching device to separate technique from design temporarily in order to focus on each element in isolation. Brass is used for making the spiral starting with 2 6" pieces of 8-gauge wire, one round and one square.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2003
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Creative cold connections: Setting a stone with no soldering
Article Abstract:
The term cold connections describe the technique of mechanically joining parts that cannot be soldered. The setting of a stone pendant consisting of four parts using three kinds of cold connections is demonstrated.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2004
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