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The January 2009 MJSA Journal features articles on designing around an unusual jasper, update on casting palladium alloys, getting paid in good times and bad, and a collaboration between designer Tom Dailing and gem cutter Richard Homer.
FEATURES
ONLINE FEATURE
Solar Power
Shannon Cournoyer
How do you approach designing with a gemstone so new it’s virtually unnamed? MJSA Journal asked three jewelry designers to take the challenge with a jet black jasper with a bright yellow splash in the center. The designers took three very different approaches to designing around this unusual stone.
Two Minds, One Design
By Gerry Davies
Designer Tom Dailing collaborates with gemstone cutter Richard Homer.
In the Mix
By Tina Wojtkielo Snyder
Palladium casting alloys come with a new set of parameters that must be followed closely to achieve high quality castings. This casting update offers tips and advice gleaned from in-depth research and shop tests.
Debt End
By Dione Kenyon and Cal Sauté
Getting paid in a good or bad economy requires due diligence from the agreement to sell straight through to the day the money is in your bank account. If you take all of the appropriate steps to manage the relationship before things break down, you are less likely to find yourself knocking on the door of a collection agency.
Two Minds, One Design
By Gerry Davies
Designer Tom Dailing collaborates with gemstone cutter Richard Homer.
COLUMNS
MJSA Bulletin
Strategic plan keeps MJSA on course.
Trends & Analysis
Jewelry demand high in Gen Y demographic; Intergem vendors cash in on the unique; and big and colorful is in for spring jewelry.
Inspired Thinking
Offering ready-made publicity to retailers; new CAD/CAM users’ online forum; and steering your business through the cash flow and credit crisis.
At the Bench
Design considerations for milling or rapid prototyping; cutting proper mold vents; and using a monitor at the bench.
New
Products
One Last Idea
Using humor to draw trade show attendees into your booth.
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