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.

Author: McCreight, Tim
Japan, Product information, Study and teaching, Jewelry making, Clay industry, Mitsubishi Materials Corp.

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Wire exercise: learn to use your files and pliers effectively by creating a spiral in a frame

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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.

Author: McCreight, Tim
Usage, Spirals, Brass, Brass (Metal)

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Creative cold connections: Setting a stone with no soldering

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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.

Author: McCreight, Tim
Methods, Design and construction, Pendants (Jewelry), Joining (Process)

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