Within the jewelry industry, the term "handmade" has a variety of meanings and connotations. According to the Federal Trade Commission of the United States, the term "handmade" should only be applied to jewelry which is made entirely by hand methods and tools. If any part of the pieces is cast or die-struck, it is not handmade. Appraisers oftern use this meaning for the term "handmade".
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2010-08-03
2010-07-22
Jewelry Making - Casting
Casting is an ancient method of jewelry making, but still widely used today. Low wax casting dates back to at least 1500BC, when the Egyptians used it. For awhile this method disappeared, but in recent years it has become the most widely used manufacturing process.Low wax casting involves a series of steps, as follow.
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