Platinum Guild International and Bench Media have joined efforts to offer Advanced Level Bench Seminars in a number of cities across the country starting this summer.
The seminars will lead with a session on platinum bench techniques. Acclaimed platinumsmith Jurgen Maerz will teach everything from platinum fundamentals and the latest technology to short cuts for platinum repairs and manufacturing. Maerz will also provide instruction on a variety of advanced platinum bench techniques, including specialty repairs and sizing, casting platinum in the small shop, polishing and finishing techniques, and many tips and tricks for working with platinum. Attendees will also learn the advantages, features and benefits of different platinum alloys.
A networking lunch will follow, where attendees will have the opportunity to meet and talk with other bench jewelers. The lunch is included with registration.
After lunch, a session on advanced stone setting will be held, where master jewelers Brad Simon and Maerz will sit across from each other demonstrating their techniques. Attendees will learn intricate settings, including channel, flush, invisible, marquise and pavé, from two different perspectives. Close-up video-projection equipment will project the work of each craftsman onto a large screen so everyone in the room can easily see the techniques demonstrated.
The afternoon will continue with the master jewelers demonstrating fabrication techniques. This seminar goes beyond the basics and demonstrates advanced techniques to fabricate complex mountings, multiple stone rings, ornate crowns and intricate filigree. Soldering and fusion-welding processes will also be discussed, as well as advanced forming and shaping techniques. Attendees will also learn about how tool selection effects a finished product, and how new technology can help make better jewelry.
The day will conclude with a seminar titled Bench Tips and Other Tricks.
This full day of seminars is $195 with early registration.
Locations and dates include:
Philadelphia: July 31
Las Vegas: Aug. 21
Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Sept. 4
Portland, Ore.: Sept. 25
Indianapolis: Oct. 2
Source: nationaljewelernetwork
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