Introduction As a jeweler there is a point when buying pre-made clasps for brooches may not work. The may be too expensive or the wrong size. Using machine made clasps can be annoying. At the same time making a clasp can be a bit daunting. As an experienced jeweler you have all the skills to [...]
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One of the best uses for a flex shaft is to drill holes. The first step is to use the center punch to make a spot. The primary reason that you do this is to make a place where the drill bit can rest. If you don’t make a dimple with the center punch it [...]
Introduction Annealing metal is extremely important and is one of the most basic tasks that a metal worker must do. Annealing metal is primarily used for three functions. The first function is to soften metal that has been work harden. The second function is to give the metal a different texture and color, which is [...]
