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The October 2008 MJSA Journal features articles on ensuring your refining returns match your expectations, using laser technology to realize award-winning designs; testing your business ethics; and a look behind a new bracelet design by Christian Tse.
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Fired Up
By Rachel Katz
With the volatility of metals prices, jewelry manufacturers are paying even closer attention to their refining returns. The better you understand the metals analysis methods used to estimate purity and composition, and the more proactive you are about knowing what actually went into your lot, the more effectively you’ll be able to manage your financial expectations.
Bright Ideas
By John Shanahan
Laser welding has become a nearly ubiquitous jewelry tool. So much so that in 2007 MJSA created the “Laser Distinction” category of its Vision Awards competition to honor innovative design using lasers. This article explores how two winners used laser technology to achieve their visions.
Honesty & Integrity
By Gerry Davies and Tina Wojtkielo Snyder
The gray area of our daily business practices forces us to grapple with moral and ethical dilemmas that impact profitability, reputation, and the bottom line. Take our quiz and find out how ethical you are in business.
Extra Credit
By Gerry Davies
One of Christian Tse’s new bracelet designs is a testament to creativity, complexity, and lots of work.
COLUMNS
MJSA Bulletin
New member benefit offers quality control program for lead content.
Trends & Analysis
Impact of new lead law depends on CPSC rules; Bush bans rubies and jadeite from Myanmar; how the next first lady will influence fine jewelry trends.
Inspired Thinking
Etsy.com provides online marketplace for artisans; JTC shares inventive torch container system; how to be a manager and a leader.
At the Bench
Clever tools for cutting wire and sheet; maximizing the benefits of your sanding discs; casting precision parts for other industries.
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One Last Idea
Using alum to dissolve a drill bit.
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