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Understanding the Jeweler's Divider: Precision Marking Exercises for Bench Jewelers
Jason ChandlerDone
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The Fundamentals of Pulse Arc Welding
Melissa MuirDone
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Transforming Handmade Gold Stock into a Custom Solitaire Shank
Jason ChandlerDone
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Jewelry Finishing: From Traditional Techniques to Emerging Technologies
Melissa MuirDone
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Jewelry Through Time: Identifying Eras, Styles, and Motifs
Gail Brett LevineDone
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Demystifying the Making of White Gold Stock
Jason ChandlerDone
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Incorporating the Art of Engraving Into Your Work
Melissa MuirDone
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The Genie in the Shop: I Get By with a Little Help from AI
Andreas ArgentinisDone
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The Art of Granulation: Precision, Heat Control, and Advanced Bench Practice
Kathy KinevDone
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Integrating Traditional Bench Skills and CAD CAM
Frieder LauerDone
This session will help you guide buying decisions for your bench operations.
We’ll focus on the tools that earn their place in daily bench work because they have proven their value to master jewelers: essentials for a solid tool foundation, smart upgrades that improve speed and precision, and lesser-known additions that quietly expand what is possible at the bench.
We will cover:
1. Tools that deliver strong value for the money.
2. Upgrades that improve workflow, consistency, and control.
3. Overlooked tools that reduce friction and increase capability.
4. Real-world examples across setting, finishing, fabrication, and repair.
You will leave with clearer judgment about what belongs on your bench now, stronger instincts about future tool investments, and practical ideas you can apply immediately to improve how your bench works for you.