by Dan Ballard | Feb 27, 2017 | General News, Instructions, Platinum, Technical Articles, The Process
“Stone In Wax” Casting Information Things you need to know This is a more exacting casting process that differs in temperature and precision from traditional casting/finishing. A. You must plan & sprue for a low flask temperature at casting. See chart...
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 1, 2017 | General News, Gold, The Process, White Gold
With all due respect to laser welding, some jobs just go easier with solder. We manufacture the solders we sell. Right in house. Cadmium has never been an ingredient. We use far more advanced patented metallurgy to create plumb solders that flow in more available...
by Dan Ballard | Nov 15, 2013 | General News, Gold, The Process
Hello everyone, sorry it has been a while since I could post. I’m happy to announce we set up a whole new channel for the reborn Kraftwerks Invitational. Precious Metals West has put that on for a very long time, albeit with a recession pause. The debut feature...
by Dan Ballard | Jul 30, 2013 | Bronze, General News, Gold, The Process
Two Millennia Of Creating Beauty In Gold And Bronze There is evidence that lost wax casting began in the first century AD. Think about the technology required. Beeswax seems to be an obvious wax source. But then one needs the clay or ceramic mold material. And of...
by Dan Ballard | Jul 24, 2013 | General News, The Process
Ancient technology for metal coatings 2,000 years ago can’t be matched even today Public release date: 24-Jul-2013 American Chemical Society Ancient technology for metal coatings 2,000 years ago can’t be matched even today. Artists and craftsmen more than...
