Metals – Technical Articles

Posted on July 15, 2010

Argentium Silver – General Product Guidance for Argentium® Sheet and Wire Products

Author Steve BernstromCategories Alloys, Jewelry Making, Metals, Mill Products, Sheet and WireTags Argentium Silver, sheet, wire

The aim of this document is to offer guidance as to the best practice to be followed when using pre-fabricated sheet and wire products in Argentium® silver.

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Posted on July 15, 2010

Argentium Silver – Investment Casting – Production Guidance

Author Steve BernstromCategories Alloys, Casting, MetalsTags Argentium Silver, investment casting

The following article offers guidance to the best practice to be followed when using Argentium silver casting alloys.

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Posted on July 7, 2010

Fit for a Queen – Installing a princess head on a platinum shank

Author Jurgen MaerzCategories Jewelry Making, Metals, Ring Solutions

A fairly basic task, installing a head on a platinum shank is a routine process in many small shops. The following project offers some tips and tricks for making the process foolproof every time.

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Posted on July 7, 2010

New Wave – Tips for working with alternative metals

Author Chris PloofCategories Jewelry Making, Metals, Repair and Soldering

With the high price of gold, jewelry makers are looking to incorporate alternative metals into their lines. I frequently work with palladium and stainless steel in my shop. The following are a few tips and tricks you can use to work more effectively with these metals.

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Posted on February 3, 2010

The Advantage of Hoover & Strong Mill Products in Custom Fabrication

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Casting, Jewelry Making, Metals, Mill Products, Sheet and Wire, Ring SolutionsTags Casting, custom fabrication, rings

When deciding whether to fabricate or cast a ring design, the value of Hoover & Strong mill products should not be overlooked. This article will show how to combine various Hoover & Strong mill stock products to produce a custom-fabricated platinum ring.

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Posted on February 3, 2010

Poor Alternatives

Author Jeff UngerCategories Consumer Tips, Metals

When did it become cool to wear a non-precious metal on your finger for a wedding band?

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Posted on March 20, 2009

Important Information About Working with Gold

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Alloys, Metals, Refining

Work Hardening Gold If you’ve ever cold worked sheet or wire, you know what work hardening is. The further you reduce the metal thickness the harder it gets and less malleable it becomes. If not annealed properly, the metal fractures or becomes too hard to work.

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Posted on March 20, 2009

Silver Bi-metal Sheet

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Metals, Mill Products, Sheet and Wire

Bi-metal sheet is an ideal product for engravers or sterling silver jewelers who require karat gold accents. It consists of a layer of karat gold bonded to a layer of sterling silver. The karat gold layer can be engraved, gouged or removed by any method to expose the sterling silver layer underneath, resulting in a…

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Posted on March 20, 2009

Important Information About Reticulation

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Metals, Textures and Finishing

Reticulated Metals — Textures for Your Designs 80% Silver 20% Copper 80/20 reticulation silver has been part of the Hoover & Strong mill products range for many years. Now we offer you much more than just plain sheet.

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Posted on March 20, 2009

Important Information About Alloys

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Alloys, Metals, Refining

Alloys and Their Correct Cooling Methods There are four typical methods of cooling, and the type of alloy being annealed will dictate the method (see table):

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