In this illustrated guide to common bench techniques, renowned platinumsmith Jurgen J. Maerz shows how platinum repair and fabrication can be easy. This essential resource includes step-by-step instructions on resizing rings, replacing heads, re-tipping prongs, and making components, among other projects. It also features more than 200 photographs, as well as guides to selecting platinum alloys, preparing for platinum bench work, and casting in a small shop. A valuable addition to every jeweler's bench.

The Platinum Bench

Jurgen J. Maerz

MJSA/AJM Press

Based on the popular AJM column of the same name, At the Bench shows how you can save time and boost profits when repairing or fabricating gold and silver jewelry. Featuring more than 200 photographs, it offers step-by-step instruction on resizing rings, repairing chain, setting stones, re-tipping prongs, and building component parts, among other essential skills. It also includes a guide to bench preparation and practices, easy-to-use charts for ring sizing and karat conversion, and tips for taking in repairs. An essential resource for every jeweler's bench.

At the Bench

Gregg Todd

Greg Gilman

For more than 40 years, AJM has earned its reputation as the Authority on Jewelry Manufacturing, and his book shows why. The AJM Guide to Lost-Wax Casting offers an abundance of best practices, handy tips, and troubleshooting techniques from the industry's leading experts. From creating trouble-free master models to building uniform trees to proper techniques for investing, burnout, and breakout, this book presents how to achieve consistently smooth, porosity-free castings. Also included are guides to stone-in-place casting; casting over 500 grams of platinum on one tree; and casting nickel-free white golds. An essential resource.

The AJM Guide to Lost-Wax Casting

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The AJM Handbook on Best Business Practices offers expert advice on how you can develop successful strategies, tighten financial controls, and maintain a healthy profit margin. A selection of the best business articles from the award-winning AJM Magazine, Best Business Practices offers advice on everything from creating a business plan and establishing solid credit practices to making the right decisions when expanding your operation. This book shows you how to keep your business profitable through good times and bad.

The AJM Handbook on Best Business Practices

Rob Phillips

Glen A. Beres

Nat Earle

Michael T. Gervais

Andrea M. Hill

John Shanahan

Tina Wojtkielo

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