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Being a jeweler is a never-ending journey. Whether you’re perched at the bench for the first time or you’ve been there for decades, there’s always something new to learn. This is your source for jewelry-making videos, articles, charts, inspiring stories and more. We’re always adding new content. Bookmark this page and check back often!
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How To Saw More Successfully
Know how to go about your sawing tasks so to ensure the best possible results with these hints for ... Read More
Stone-Setting Tips and Tricks with Blaine Lewis
New Approach School for Jewelers founder Blaine Lewis shares some of his favorite tricks and tool ... Read More
What Can You Do with a PulsePoint Laser Welder?
In this video, get a quick overview of the challenging tasks made simple—and fast—by a PulsePoint™ ... Read More
Buffs and Compounds Selection Guide
Use this handy guide to help you select the most effective combination of buff and compound for ... Read More
Precious Metals Resources
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Gemstone Journeys: From the Mine to Your Bench
Our goal is to make the origins of our gemstones as transparent as possible. Learn each step a ... Read More
Neutec® Casting Equipment At-A-Glance
This is a convenient side-by-side comparison chart to offer you a quick look at the Neutec casting ... Read More
An Overview of Bonny Doon Urethane Products
In this video, Bonny Doon engineers Phil Poirier and Brooke Barlow explain the differences among ... Read More
How to Generate Toolpaths Using the Nomad’s MeshCAM Software
Learn how to use MeshCAM software to create toolpaths from both a 3D CAD file and a JPG picture ... Read More
