by Dan Ballard | Feb 13, 2017 | Casting Grain, Gold, Technical Articles, The Process
Originally Published AJM Magazine IN THE SHOP Section APRIL 1999 by Daniel Ballard “To Avoid Shattering Bracelets and Polka-Dot Rings, Know Your Alloy” Picture this: An 18k rose gold bracelet is cast, set with high quality diamonds, and polished to a high...
by Dan Ballard | Feb 9, 2017 | Casting Grain, Gold, Instructions, Technical Articles
For AJM Magazine- August 1999 Karating your own gold offers an alternative to stocking large volumes of gold casting grain, saving you money. By Daniel Ballard Los Angeles is a rough and tumble market. Labor charges in finished 14k gold jewelry can be less than $1 per...
by Dan Ballard | Apr 11, 2013 | Casting Grain, Gold
Yesterday I went out to the factory and I found myself with some extra time. And I had brought some camera gear including a GoPro and a Canon 7D. The GoPro is an extreme sports camera. Waterproof and shock tolerant. Luckily my friend Kevin was with me to help with...