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ENESKApostprocess: A safe, efficient solution for post-processing in metal additive manufacturing

ENESKApostprocess: A safe, efficient solution f...

Lauren Gesswein

The dangers associated with post-processing in additive manufacturing are no secret. Inhalation of metal dust can cause cancer and other health issues, and any small spark around reactive metals can...

ENESKApostprocess: A safe, efficient solution f...

Lauren Gesswein

The dangers associated with post-processing in additive manufacturing are no secret. Inhalation of metal dust can cause cancer and other health issues, and any small spark around reactive metals can...

Lapidary Polishing for Beginners: An Introduction to Diamond Compounds

Lapidary Polishing for Beginners: An Introducti...

Lauren Gesswein

Because lapidary is its own art requiring its own skills and tools, many jewelers outsource this work to a specialist. Plus, the process can be wet, messy, loud, and cold....

Lapidary Polishing for Beginners: An Introducti...

Lauren Gesswein

Because lapidary is its own art requiring its own skills and tools, many jewelers outsource this work to a specialist. Plus, the process can be wet, messy, loud, and cold....

Professionally Finished Surfaces Can Step Your Work Up a Notch

Professionally Finished Surfaces Can Step Your ...

Lauren Gesswein

When most jewelry makers start out in the craft, professional results and finishes are often just out of reach. But cut yourself some slack. It’s very difficult to achieve a...

Professionally Finished Surfaces Can Step Your ...

Lauren Gesswein

When most jewelry makers start out in the craft, professional results and finishes are often just out of reach. But cut yourself some slack. It’s very difficult to achieve a...

Trick Out Your Jeweler’s Saw: An Old-School Tool Can Do Double Duty

Trick Out Your Jeweler’s Saw: An Old-School Too...

Lauren Gesswein

Out of all my hand tools, my jeweler’s saw is the one I have owned the longest and love the most. Sawing is one of those tasks that calm, center,...

Trick Out Your Jeweler’s Saw: An Old-School Too...

Lauren Gesswein

Out of all my hand tools, my jeweler’s saw is the one I have owned the longest and love the most. Sawing is one of those tasks that calm, center,...

The Goldsmith’s Hammer: An Essential Bench Tool for Every Jewelry Maker

The Goldsmith’s Hammer: An Essential Bench Tool...

Lauren Gesswein

In addition to a good-quality chasing hammer, every jeweler’s bench should be equipped with yet another indispensable utility hammer: a goldsmith’s hammer. This classic, all-purpose tool is designed for fabrication...

The Goldsmith’s Hammer: An Essential Bench Tool...

Lauren Gesswein

In addition to a good-quality chasing hammer, every jeweler’s bench should be equipped with yet another indispensable utility hammer: a goldsmith’s hammer. This classic, all-purpose tool is designed for fabrication...

Abrasive Cords and Tapes: “Old School” Tools that Changed My Life

Abrasive Cords and Tapes: “Old School” Tools th...

Lauren Gesswein

When I first discovered Mitchell’s Abrasive Cords and Tapes (1020999) from the Gesswein Tool Catalog, I felt as if I’d stumbled upon a stunning hidden treasure that no jewelry maker...

Abrasive Cords and Tapes: “Old School” Tools th...

Lauren Gesswein

When I first discovered Mitchell’s Abrasive Cords and Tapes (1020999) from the Gesswein Tool Catalog, I felt as if I’d stumbled upon a stunning hidden treasure that no jewelry maker...