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From Setup to Setting: A Hands-On Approach to Laser Pave
Andreas ArgentinisAug. 22
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Incorporating the Art of Engraving Into Your Work
MELISSA MUIR METALSMITHAug. 22
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The Art of Granulation: Precision, Heat Control, and Advanced Bench Practice
Kathy KinevAug. 22
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The Business of Platinum: Practical Bench Skills that Drive Sales
Aug. 22
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Jewelry Through Time: Identifying Eras, Styles, and Motifs
Gail Brett LevineAug. 22
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Built on Repair: T urning Shop Reality into Competitive Edge
Joel ConradAug. 22
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Demystifying the making of White Gold Stock
Jason ChandlerAug. 22
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Advanced Laser Welding Techniques: Expanding Possibilities in Manufacturing, Repair, and Restoration
Matt LangAug. 22
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It Was Fine When I Dropped It Off: Liability Prevention for Jewelry Businesses
Hunter BrooksAug. 22
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Designing & Engineering the Unexpected
Mark DavisAug. 22
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.