Jewelry Making: The Final Finish

The Final Finish

Jeffrey Connolly

Friday April 25th & Saturday April 26th

Less than one hundred years ago jewelry was burnished by hand using steel tools to create a highly polished finish.  But what about today – has technology made a modern bench jeweler’s life that much easier or less complicated.  Are the new polishing compounds as good as or better than old ones?  Does the new finishing or polishing machines really warrant the investment?  In this seminar you’ll learn the answers to these questions and more.  Additional topics covered include Rhodium plating techniques, multiple methods to apply textures and finishes, and a critical look at traditional finishing methods and new and evolving polishing and finishing procedures

This seminar sponsored by Jewelers of America, is part of the program at the Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo, April 24 – 27, 2008 in Los Angeles.  For details on all the seminars offered, more conference & expo information, and to register go to: www.BenchConference.com.