The following articles are taken from discussion threads on the IJDG email list that were particularly helpful. They have been edited in some cases for clarity or anonymity. Articles
- Doing a Show — whether a home show
or craft show, here's some important things to remember.
- Removing Tarnish
- Removing Foil Backing from Rhinestones
- Comparing Light Sources for
Photographing Jewelry — Daylight vs Incandescent vs the Ott Lite
- Tutorial — Making
Bead Leaf clusters with beads and wire.
- Image
Enhancement Workshop
- The Gospel of Glue
- Epoxy Glue & Toxicity
-
Glue Toxicity DataSheet (Courtesy FireMountain Gems)
- Rosebeads
- Pearls to Dye for
- Registering a Domain Name
Links to good articles offsite (a new browser window will open)
- Gem
Identification Excellent article on i.d.'ing gems - lots of other
great info on the site too.
- The
Practical Guide to Mass Finishing of Precious & Costume Jewelry:
Methods & Myths
- extracts from the Theory
and Practice of Goldsmithing by Prof. Dr. Erhard Brepohl, edited
and translated by two of the most respected names in jewelry instruction.
- Good
vs Bad facetting - a comparison
- History
of Imitation Stones
- Career
Options in the Jewelry field, by Charles Lewton-Brain
- Cleaning
& Repairing Vintage Costume Jewelry
- Glossary
of Jewelry Terms
- Making
Stone Beads
- Removing
Red Oxide from Brass Pieces
- Glossary -- a comprehensive, illustrated glossary of terms