Bench Magazine's Guide to Jewelry Making

Publisher Marketing: Learn How to Create Custom Jewelry in Silver, Gold, and Platinum from Working Professional Jewelers who are Masters of their Craft. Creating a piece of jewelry by hand is a mark of true craftsmanship. This book goes beyond the basics and teaches jewelry making techniques that will stretch your creativity. From Basic Techniques to Advanced Applications - From Centuries Old Procedures to the Latest in Technological Advancements, learn what works and what doesn't from our experienced Master Jewelers. Here you will learn jewelry making techniques others use to succeed. Whether you are a beginning jeweler looking to make your own jewelry, develop your jewelry making skills, and build your career as a jeweler or a seasoned veteran of the bench looking to refresh your skills and rejuvenate your career, Bench Magazine's Guide to Jewelry Making will help jump-start your creativity and motivate you to accomplish your goals. With the dramatic increase in demand for custom design jewelry and custom re-mounts, Bench Jewelers need to develop efficient and affordable techniques to enhance their jewelry making skills. Discover the Skills, Techniques, and Tips designed to take the frustrations out of making jewelry by working jewelers who face the same problems you do day in and day out. Our experts help beginners learn the basics they need and show more experienced jewelers how to polish their skills and learn new techniques. Learn More Productive Ways to Accomplish Your Work at the Jewelers' Bench! Learn how to work smarter not harder and achieve more in less time. Bench Magazine's Guide to Jewelry Making is designed to inform, instruct, and inspire bench jewelers to accomplish their best. So few of us are utilizing our full potential, that it feels absolutely wonderful to achieve things we didn't know we could, this book provides the information you need to help you achieve them. Contributor Bio:  Simon, Brad Bradney W. Simon is a JA Certified Master Bench Jeweler whose jewelry experience began in 1968 when at age 12 he taught himself to cut and polish agates and set them in plated jewelry. He learned how to make jewelry using casting and fabrication techniques while attending Quincy Senior High School of Fine Arts. He furthered his education at Gem City College, where he studied Jewelry Manufacturing and Business Management. Bradney has worked in the Jewelry Industry since graduation from college. He has worked in several AGS guild stores. He also worked for a chain store, setting up and managing shops in eight retail locations. In addition he owned and operated a trade shop, overseeing the work of four jewelers serving 20 retail accounts. He is known for his quality custom jewelry manufacturing, expert jewelry repair, and professional stone setting. He is an imaginative and creative jeweler, who has won regional Design awards in both Illinois and South Carolina. He has won three national awards, the 1997 Vision Award for Quality from the American Pearl Company, the 1998 JCK Retail Jewelers Design Competition, and the 1998 Platinum Passion Award from Platinum Guild International. Bradney has been active in the jewelry industry attending numerous conventions, conferences, and seminars. He served on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Jewelers Association and currently serves on the South Carolina board. He received an Award of Appreciation "For his leadership and unyielding commitment to the Board of Directors of IJA." In addition to the Certified Master Bench Jeweler, Brad also has received the title of JA Certified Store Manager. Bradney is an accomplished speaker, and a member of Toastmasters International. For 22 years, he has taught adult bible school classes. He has spoken to several church and community events, once over 600 people attended. Bradney is a committed Christian, actively serves in his local church in leadership roles, and teaches an Adult Bible Study. Brad enjoys singing and participates in both his church choir and the Spartanburg Symphony Choir. Brad is also a member of Optimist International. He is an Eagle Scout and enjoys the outdoors camping and hiking. Contributor Bio:  Weishaar, Tom From 2001 to 2010 Bench Magazine was the premier publication in the jewelry industry for Bench Jewelers, Master Jewelers, Jewelry Repair Technicians, Jewelry Designers, and Gemstone and Diamond Setters. While other publications offered theoretical advice, Bench Magazine was valued for its practical instructions given by working jewelers who are masters of their craft. Although no longer in print as a magazine, the timeless instruction it provided is still as valuable today as ever before, and is now made available through this series of instructional guide books. Contributor Bio:  Maerz, Jurgen From 2001 to 2010 Bench Magazine was the premier publication in the jewelry industry for Bench Jewelers, Master Jewelers, Jewelry Repair Technicians, Jewelry Designers, and Gemstone and Diamond Setters. While other publications offered theoretical advice, Bench Magazine was valued for its practical instructions given by working jewelers who are masters of their craft. Although no longer in print as a magazine, the timeless instruction it provided is still as valuable today as ever before, and is now made available through this series of instructional guide books.