Platinum Fabrication

There is a major difference between durability and scratch resistance. Platinum is very durable. When scratched, the scratch actually displaces...

Joining is a very important production technique in the field of jewelry production. Therefore it is useful to know, what...

What does it take to be successful at repairing, customizing, and servicing platinum jewelry? First, an understanding of properties unique...

My skills as an artist combined with my years of experience at the bench have given me a practical approach...

This article offers instructions on how to resize platinum rings whether for a size smaller or bigger, as well as,...

Platinum is a very durable metal, so prongs will last a long time. However, it is sometimes necessary to re-tip...

Episode II covers the following topics: 1. Primary Platinum alloys 2. Basic skills: Basic Platinum soldering and welding 3. Intermediate...

I first discovered Allan Adler's Silversmithing Shop about 23 years ago when I arrived in Southern California to begin my...

This paper is aimed mainly at the small- to medium-sized jewelry manufacturing operations interested in working with platinum group metals....

This project will teach welding, soldering and forging techniques. The ring is a handsome, plain design and can be applied...

Richard Reinhardt's best-known pieces today are silver bracelets, constructed in concave or convex forms that curve smoothly and logically in...

This project is dedicated to bench tricks that make working with platinum-or working at the bench in general-easier. This is...

To demonstrate how pulse-arc welding performs on sterling silver, this bracelet was cast, finished and assembled without the use of...

Filmed at Kraftwerks from PM West, Robert Lumabao demonstrates a unique system of flask-less platinum casting. Narrator Daniel Ballard, takes...

Short video showing examples of what can be achieved, repairing jewellery items with a manual laser welder - the StarWeld...

The expressions which have come to identify the pre- and post-World War II generations - Me decade, suburban frontiersmen, spoiled...

Filmed at Kraftwerks from PM West, Robert Lumabao demonstrates how one refiner makes beautiful and reliable platinum casting grain. By...

Introduction to platinum, setting your platinum bench and the basics of working with platinum. By Platinum Guild International.

Jurgen J Maerz of the Platinum Guild International USA outlines factors to consider when adding platinum to your line of...

This video offers insight into the platinum casting process through five Platinum casting examples: two torch based casting and three...

Granulation, a process dating back a lot longer than I can remember, is clearly one of jewelry histories most prominent...

My finishing techniques are up close and personal. The majority of my polishing work is done at the same proximity...

Small scale centrifugal casting of jewelry

It is becoming common practice to do more and more platinum fabrication with a laser welder. For this project, you...

In the last issue I wrote about safety issues concerning polishing platinum. In this issue we will continue the discussion...

The Platinum Expret - Part 4: This video is designed to bring you practical tips and information on platinum repairs...

It is also vital to know the basic forms of semi-fabricated Platinum product that are generally available and how to...

Jurgen J. Maerz, Director of Technical Education. Platinum Guild International introduces the Platinum Expert Video Series.

One fine day at Fine Gold in Ontario, CA, Daniel Ballard (PMWest) and Jurgen Maerz (Dir technical education- Platinum Guild)...

One fine day at Fine Gold in Ontario, CA, Daniel Ballard (PMWest) and Jurgen Maerz (Dir technical education- Platinum Guild)...

Using Matrix software to create a channel type wedding band with lettering

Platinum engagement ring