.As jewellers, we have a huge variety of tools available to us and some are definitely used more often than others. For intermediate to advanced level jewellers, one of those frequently used items is a craft drill or rotary tool. Laura-Jayne of Small Dog Silver jewellery shares her knowledge of the Foredom pendant motor /…
Gold Induction melting furnaces are electrical furnaces used for the melting of various base metals, such as copper, aluminum, iron, and steel, and precious metals, including gold, silver, rhodium, and many more. Induction furnaces offer a controllable, clean, and energy-efficient melting process. Fast Heating – Induction furnaces works induction principal which is a quicker process…
Centrifugal Disc Finisher These jewelry polishing machines can accommodate wet and dry finishing. Centrifugal machines have a unique motor, which is why they are faster than any other finishing machine. They are up to 30X faster than a vibratory machine! Desktop Jewelry Vibratory Tumbler This jewelry polishing machine is very suitable for small workplaces. Since…
Choosing a proper jewelry faceting machine is a very challenging and very personal decision. You first need to assess the various qualities of different machines and then decide which factors are most important for your faceting experience. Qualities Let’s define each of these qualities before looking at machines: repeatability, reliability, speed, accuracy, cost, and availability….
Do as much hand-finishing as possible. The tumbler will polish the surface but if there’s a scratch it will still be there (and maybe even more visible!) when you pull it out. When I hand-finish I sand up to 1200 or 1500 grit and then use a white polishing pad before tumbling. Do NOT set…
Before you start buying jewelers tools and setting up your gem lab, you need to invest in good reference materials to make sense of what the instruments will tell you. You’ll find all the information you need for the International Gem Society (IGS) professional gemologist certification course in the Learning Center. However, you may want…
The possibilities of what you can create with wax, fire, and molten metal are endless. Cast jewelry and sculptures from wax to capture fine details in your piece. Casting jewelry with jewelry vacuum casting machine and jewelry centrifugal casting machine are cost and time effective, and it gives you the ability to make multiples of…
If you are looking for a profitable business that you can work either part time or full time, consider a portable gold plating business. We offer the finest portable gold plating equipment anywhere. Below are some commonly asked questions about starting a portable gold plating business. Q: Is gold plating hard to do? (A) No,…
The flex shaft motor hanger and handpiece and are often sold separately, however they are connected via an inner cable (usually about 3ft long), which means the motor must be hung at the bench using a stand. It is important to use the shaft at a gradual curve rather than ‘pig-tailed’ as it could get…
A Jewelry Tumbler Will Save You Time Whether making jewelry is your hobby or your business, your time is valuable. And time is not a renewable resource. When I first started, I used to think that I had all the time in the world to invest in my business. I’d tell my husband, “What I…