How to Make and Repair Platinum Jewelry
This year at the Bench Jewelers Conference the following seminars on Platinum Jewelry will be offered.
Platinum the Premier Jewelry Metal
Platinum and Lasers – the Ultimate Solution!
For details go to: http://benchconference.com/seminars.html
2010 Bench Jewelers Conference
June 17- 19, 2010
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The 2009 Bench Jewelers Conference is offering the following seminars on Platinum. For a complete list of seminars and registration details go to: www.BenchConference.com
This may be the most Important Event you attend in 2009.
Working with Platinum
Jurgen Maerz
Thursday session 1, Friday session 2
Revolutionize your platinum techniques and expand your design capabilities by learning platinum’s unique properties to create jewelry. In this multi-media presentation, you will see how platinum is mined and learn a variety of advanced platinum bench techniques. Learn how to avoid problems in creating and repairing platinum jewelry by understanding the advantages of different platinum alloys from the industries foremost platinum jewelry expert. You’ll learn all about the processes involved in taking platinum from the ground to your customer’s finger, along with many tips and tricks to working with platinum.
Platinum Casting
Jurgen Maerz
Friday session 1, Saturday session 3
Today, platinum casting for the small shop is easier than ever – as long as you are sufficiently prepared. Platinum casting is different from gold or silver casting, and insufficient preparation and understanding of the process can still lead to many hours of frustration. Success depends on having good, functional equipment and learning all you can about the process. Acclaimed platinumsmith
Step by Step Fabrication
Jurgen Maerz
Thursday session 3, Saturday session 1
In this seminar, German Trained Master Jeweler
Favorite Tips – Jewelry Repairs
Jurgen Maerz & Brad Simon
Saturday session 4
Working at the Bench encompasses only a few basic techniques. However, there are numerous tricks to use in mastering those techniques. This seminar is full of innovative tips, tricks, shortcuts, and homemade tools to help jewelers work smarter, by being more efficient and economical. You will learn tips, tricks, and techniques from Master Jewelers
For a complete list of seminars and registration details go to: www.BenchConference.com
You’ll learn firsthand everything from the fundamentals to the latest in platinum technology and short cuts for platinum repairs and manufacturing from the industries foremost platinum jewelry expert. Acclaimed platinumsmith Jurgen Maerz will provide instruction on a variety of advanced platinum bench techniques, including specialty repairs & sizing, casting platinum in the small shop, polishing and finishing techniques, along with many tips & tricks to working with platinum. You’ll learn the advantages, features, and benefits of different Platinum Alloys to avoid the problems of manufacturing platinum jewelry.
Watch over his shoulder as Brad Simon shows you how he creates jewelry from platinum stock. Platinum fabrication takes precise craftsmanship to make the jewelry evenly portioned, straight and symmetrical. There’s no room for mistakes, it must be measured and executed accurately. This television series will reveal how to Master the Techniques needed. From simple looking pieces of jewelry to complex projects it’s all here. Traditional soldering techniques as well as utilizing new Fusion Welding techniques using the PUK Welder will be demonstrated. Throughout the series your fabrication skills will be stretched as advanced fabrication procedures are demonstrated.
The Bench Jewelers Television Network is a full television network with different channels of interest to Bench Jewelers and is aired over the Internet. Channels include, Shop Management, Stone Setting, Jewelry Repair, Custom Manufacturing, Laser Welding, Bench Techniques, New Products, and more. Each channel has different shows of related topics.
Hosted by Jurgen Maerz technical director of Platinum Guild International, featuring Jurgen Maerz and other Master Jewelers. The Platinum Expert television series is offered free of charge by Platinum Guild International and is featured on the Network Affiliates Channel on the Bench Jewelers Television Network.
The Bench Jewelers Television Network is a full television network with different channels of interest to Bench Jewelers and is aired over the Internet. Channels include, Shop Management, Stone Setting, Jewelry Repair, Custom Manufacturing, Laser Welding, Bench Techniques, New Products, and more. Each channel has different shows of related topics.
Platinum = Profits! Learn how to take full advantage of The Platinum Opportunity in this unique seminar from the Platinum Guild International. The high price of platinum today makes it more important than ever to know how to inform your customers about all the advantages of platinum jewelry. The future is poised for tremendous opportunity to grow your platinum business. Platinum Guild International is here to help you tap into the power of the platinum brand and to build an even more profitable business.
This seminar is part of the program at the Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo, April 24 – 27, 2008 in Los Angeles. For details on all the seminars offered, more conference & expo information, and to register go to: www.BenchConference.com.
Today, platinum casting for the small shop is easier than ever – as long as you are sufficiently prepared. Platinum casting is different from gold or silver casting, and insufficient preparation and understanding of the process can still lead to many hours of frustration. Success depends on having good, functional equipment and learning all you can about the process. This seminar will emphasize ways to improve your casting process by discussing how to recognize and eliminate common mistakes and improve efficiency in time and materials.
This seminar sponsored by Platinum Guild International, is part of the program at the Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo, April 24 – 27, 2008 in Los Angeles. For details on all the seminars offered, more conference & expo information, and to register go to: www.BenchConference.com.
Learn cutting-edge techniques and insights for fabricating intricate platinum jewelry. Acclaimed platinumsmith Jurgen Maerz will provide instruction on a variety of platinum fabrication procedures using a torch to do traditional soldering and welding and innovative new techniques using a Laser Welder. Revolutionize your platinum techniques and expand your design capabilities by learning platinum’s unique properties to create jewelry.
This seminar sponsored by Platinum Guild International, is part of the program at the Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo, April 24 – 27, 2008 in Los Angeles. For details on all the seminars offered, more conference & expo information, and to register go to: www.BenchConference.com.
