Orion mPulse – What’s in the box? All of the parts, including the extra tungsten electrodes and brush, fit well into the padding which is placed into a 8”x8”x24” box thus minimizing any chance of damage during shipment. Shipping wasn’t exorbitant and the machine should arrive in good working order because of the strong Styrofoam […]
Category Archives: Noteworthy
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I recently purchased a micro-welder, literally on impulse, at a gem show in the USA. I’ve been wanting a flameless welder for a long time because I haven’t been able to master the torch and flux method of soldering. Apparently I’m not alone in this as there are many experienced jewelers who haven’t yet mastered […]
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Apples to Apples – Comparing the mPulse to other models After trying the 4 different models at the gem show, here’s what I think the Orion mPulse model lacks that many consumers would probably find valuable: 1) step control 2) microscopes 3) more advanced settings for those who are soldering very expensive pieces. If you […]
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Welding With the Orion mPulse The mPulse is very easy to use and although it may take a couple uses to get over the initial surprise triggered by the spark, anyone can master welding with the mPulse. Here are some videos I recorded while soldering jewelry components together. Fixing a broken chain. Making short necklace […]
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I wanted to buy a safe to house our sterling silver chains. We have a lot of finished chains that we keep in 16″ and 18″ lengths …
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Jewellery making , and to a finer point, sterling silver components is often thought of as superfluous. The world of fashion is rather superficial, and I often wonder what evolutionary purpose does adorning oneself really serve?
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After doing market segmenting we have determined that our target market is jewelry designers who sell their products in the retail market, and bead stores in Canada.
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My answer to the age old question of whether it is possible to create one’s own luck. I’ll avoid the torturous suspense and tell you, the answer to that question is YES, you can create your own luck, and it is fairly easy…
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There is a fine line between art and mass production, and this is no different in the jewellery industry…
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There are two different categories of organization: physical organization and informational …