Jewelry Making with Brad Simon

Jewelry Making Seminars

2010-04-10T13:52:38-04:00

This year at the Bench Jewelers Conference the following seminars on Jewelry Making will be offered. Finishing Perfection Joel McFadden Step by Step Fabrication Jurgen Maerz Favorite Tips & Tricks – Jewelry Making Jurgen Maerz & Brad Simon A Chain...

Soldering Jewelry

2010-01-11T12:01:00-05:00

When soldering a butt joint on thin metal, it is better to cut the joint on a bevel. This will give you more surface area to solder and will make stronger joint. For articles on Jewelry Making go to: http://GuideToJewelryMaking.com...

Light Box for Carving Waxes

2010-01-04T08:59:00-05:00

To hollow out wax patterns it is best to judge thickness of wax by holding up to a light and judging the color of the wax. The deeper the color the thicker the wax. The lighter the color the thinner...

Gold Solders

2009-12-28T11:17:00-05:00

Do not use too much solder. Roll sheets of solder through a rolling mill making the sheets thinner prior to cutting into pallions. Then, it will be easier to cut into usable pallions, and they will be easier to see...

Cotton Buff for Jewelry

2009-12-21T08:55:00-05:00

A small cotton buff for your flex-shaft can easily be made to polish recesses, and other areas that are small and difficult to access. First, take an old ball bur small enough to fit into the area. Then, wrap cotton...

Bench Jewelers Appreciation Christmas Specials

2009-12-15T00:03:36-05:00

The 12 Days of Christmas SaleDecember 15th to 27th You’ve Been Busy Making Christmas Presents For Everyone Else So Here Is A Christmas Present Just For You! We know this time of year is busy for Bench Jewelers. You are...

Soldering Gold Chains

2009-12-14T11:23:00-05:00

Do not point your torch directly on fine chains or other thin metal, as they melt easily. Instead place the chain, wire, or other metal on a ceramic pad. Then, direct the torch on the pad next to the metal...

Mini Wood Polishing Points

2009-12-07T10:45:00-05:00

Placing a section of a bamboo skewers (like you buy in the grocery store) in your flex-shaft can make an excellent wood lap polishing point. File the protruding end to a point, and use your favorite rouge or tripoli. The...

Bench Jewelers Burnishers

2009-11-30T13:51:00-05:00

Small burnishers can be made by grinding off the teeth of old needle files and polishing them. Be careful to not over heat the file when grinding as you do not want to remove the temper. These provide nice shape...

Soldering Jewelry

2009-11-23T08:43:00-05:00

Do not try to move metal when heated to temperatures that solder will flow. This may cause the metal to crack. Instead, allow the metal to cool, re-align. Then, complete the soldering. For all your Jewelry Findings go to: Southeastern...