Platinum Seminars

The 2009 Bench Jewelers Conference is offering the following seminars on Platinum.  For a complete list of seminars and registration details go to: www.BenchConference.com

This may be the most Important Event you attend in 2009.

Working with Platinum
Jurgen Maerz

Thursday session 1, Friday session 2

Revolutionize your platinum techniques and expand your design capabilities by learning platinum’s unique properties to create jewelry.  In this multi-media presentation, you will see how platinum is mined and learn a variety of advanced platinum bench techniques.  Learn how to avoid problems in creating and repairing platinum jewelry by understanding the advantages of different platinum alloys from the industries foremost platinum jewelry expert.  You’ll learn all about the processes involved in taking platinum from the ground to your customer’s finger, along with many tips and tricks to working with platinum.  

 

Platinum Casting
Jurgen Maerz

Friday session 1, Saturday session 3

Today, platinum casting for the small shop is easier than ever - as long as you are sufficiently prepared.  Platinum casting is different from gold or silver casting, and insufficient preparation and understanding of the process can still lead to many hours of frustration.  Success depends on having good, functional equipment and learning all you can about the process.  Acclaimed platinumsmith Jurgen Maerz will emphasize ways to improve your casting process and discuss how to recognize and eliminate common mistakes and improve efficiency in both time and materials.

Step by Step Fabrication
Jurgen Maerz 

Thursday session 3, Saturday session 1

In this seminar, German Trained Master Jeweler Jurgen Maerz will provide step-by-step instruction on a variety fabrication projects.  Learn cutting-edge techniques and insights for fabricating and creating jewelry.  From simply designs to truly unique  jewelry, this seminar will go beyond the basics and demonstrate hand-fabricating techniques that will stretch your creativity. 

Favorite Tips – Jewelry Repairs
Jurgen Maerz & Brad Simon
Saturday session 4

Working at the Bench encompasses only a few basic techniques.  However, there are numerous tricks to use in mastering those techniques.  This seminar is full of innovative tips, tricks, shortcuts, and homemade tools to help jewelers work smarter, by being more efficient and economical.  You will learn tips, tricks, and techniques from Master Jewelers Jurgen Maerz & Brad Simon on Jewelry Repair.  Plus bring along your own tips to share.

For a complete list of seminars and registration details go to: www.BenchConference.com