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 Silicone Rubber Compound
Castaldo® VLT™ (Very Low Temperature) jewelry molding rubber is designed
to make high volume production molds directly from CAD/CAM, rapid-prototyping,
and stereo lithography models quickly, without damage to the plastic originals.
Customers can make a conventional production mold with this new rubber directly
from their resin models. Castaldo® VLT™ can be vulcanized as low as
71°C/160°F — below the softening point of most plastic resins.
The molds created are tough enough for multi-part molds and molds with cores
and spiral cut outs. Waxes are self-releasing. Mold shrinkage is 1.4 percent.
Call (508) 520-1666, fax (508) 520-2402, or e-mail info@castaldo.com. 03/05
Wax Tablets
Smooth Surface Wax Tablets provide designers and model makers with large, flat,
smooth surfaces for designing jewelry directly onto carving wax. They eliminate
the need for filing and surface preparation required with standard wax slices.
Now, pieces can be positioned on a single, spacious area for the most practical
and economical utilization of the wax. The tablet size is 6" x 2-5/8".
They are produced in four thicknesses and three colors/consistencies.
Jewelers may call (800) 545-6566 from the U.S., (800) 253-9738 from Canada, or
(505) 839-3011 from all other countries. Or, fax (800) 965-2329, e-mail info@riogrande.com,
or visit www.riogrande.com.
Tabletop Boards
Silquar™ Tabletop Boards are 12" x 12", ceramic, and heat-reflective.
They withstand temperatures to 2000°F. The hard surface cleans easily with
water. Rubber feet elevate the board to protect the surface below. Call Indian
Jewelers Supply Company at (800) 545-6540 or (505) 722-4451, fax (888) 722-4172
or (505) 722-4172, or visit www.ijsinc.com.
2/05
Angled Ring Clamp
 Designed
by a stone setter, the Stone Setter’s Angled Ring Clamp securely
holds rings and other jewelry pieces while stone setting, engraving, repairing,
and finishing on the broad sides. It has a fixed surface that supports pieces
being worked on while the upper jaw secures items without getting in the way
of hands or tools, and without covering the jewelry surface being worked. The
jaw also pivots to accommodate a variety of ring shapes and sizes, up to 9mm
wide. Two styles are being offered: the double-ended clamp used with a bench
pin, with different working angles on each end; and the set of two shorter single-ended
clamps that can be used with engravers, blocks, and bench vices. Call Stuller
at (800) 877-7777.(06/04)
Mini Fusion Welder
Sparkie® utilizes a fusion technique to provide a fast, clean bond between
similar and dissimilar metals. With twice the power, Sparkie®II, the second-generation
mini fusion welder, has a built-in meter for precise fusion repeatability and
accuracy while eliminating solder, flux, gas, or other hazardous material. Sparkie®II
comes with collets for ear posts and tie tacs, safety glasses, a sample kit,
a test report, stainless steel jigs, an instructional video and a two-year warranty.
Also available: S2M-011 Sparkie®II Production Table and S2A-005 Sparkie®II
Power Pack. Call (800) 642-4218 or e-mail sparkietriad@aol.com for more information.
12/04
 Two Flexshafts in One
The 1/10hp motors of Twinflex offer both a top speed of 18,000 rpm for normal
rotary use and a gear-reduced 6,000 rpm for sensitive impact hand pieces. With
the convenience of two flexshafts in one, the craftsperson may grind, polish,
drill, texture, engrave, and set stones. The motors, warranted for one year,
save power outlets, bench space, money, and switchover time. A full kit will
include a motor, replacement motor brushes, shaft and grease, sheath, a solid-state,
metal-housed foot petal, a Jacobs-chuck rotary hand piece, and chuck key. Call
Indian Jewelers Supply Company at (800) 545-6540 or (505) 722-4451, fax (888)
722-4172 or (505) 722-4172, or visit www.ijsinc.com.
11/04
Hole Punch
 Indian Jewelers Supply Co. offers a hole punch (screw-type) that makes 1/16" (1.6mm)
and 3/32" (2.3mm) holes. Made with tool steel construction, these
tempered punches make precision holes in soft metals up to 24 ga. (0.02" or
0.511mm), plus plastics and other materials. Call (800) 545-6540 or (505) 722-4451,
fax (888) 722-4172 or (505) 722-4172, or visit www.ijsinc.com. (06/04)
Mini Tack Welder
 The Flash® Mini Tack Welder is used to provide a temporary bond between similar
or dissimilar metals, eliminating the need for jigs, wires, glues, or third hands
to get a correct placement. This makes it especially useful for small, hard-to-hold
pieces or multiple points. Parts may be prefluxed with liquid flux prior to tacking.
It is operated by a foot pedal. The Flash® Mini Tack Welder works with platinum,
karat gold, sterling silver, steel, nickel, brass, and copper.
For more information, please call Triad Incorporated, (800) 642-4218 or fax (800)
458-7423. To order, call (800) 545-6566 from the U.S., (800) 253-9738 from Canada,
or (505) 839-3011 from all other countries; fax (800) 965-2329; e-mail info@riogrande.com;
or visit www.riogrande.com. (06/04)
Sonic Jewelry Bath
Connoisseurs® Sonic Jewelry Bath uses electro-sonic technology to clean jewelry
pieces. It has a cleaning tank that lets you observe the process. A carousel
and suspension hook are provided for easy cleanup. The bath comes with an additional
suspension hook attachment, a single use cleaning solution packet, and a one-year
warranty. Call (800) 851-5333 or (781) 932-3949, fax (781) 932-4755, or visit
www.connoisseurs.com. 11/04
Micro-Abrasive Cloth
Sunshine® polishing cloths clean, brighten, and polish using special micro-abrasives
with a gentle, chemical cleansing agent. Safe to use on a myriad of surfaces
including gold, silver, copper, brass, bronze, flatware, and hardwood, the cloths
remove tarnish, grime, and fingerprints with ease. This pro-duct is available
in single or bulk packages.
Jewelers may call (800) 545-6566 from the U.S., (800) 253-9738 from Canada, or
(505) 839-3011 from all other countries. Or, fax (800) 965-2329, e-mail info@riogrande.com,
or visit www.riogrande.com. 12/04
Silicon Bronze Data Sheet
Belmont Metals Inc. has recently issued the data sheet for its Everdur Silicon Bronze. This particular metal is noted for its good coloring and fluidity, low drossing, and a reasonable solidification range. Though previously used mainly for industrial purposes, it is more frequently being used as a caster in sculpture and jewelry. Call (718) 342-4900, fax (718) 342-0175, e-mail mail@belmontmetals.com, or visit www.belmontmetals.com. (4/04)
Gold Alloys
Rio Grande® and Neutec/USA® have joined together to offer a new line of high-quality, affordable gold alloys with consistent batch-to-batch performance. Alloys for yellow gold, nickel-based white gold, palladium white gold, red gold, and green gold (in both 10-14 karat and 18 karat) are available in three grades to precisely meet specific casting needs. The grades are: basic alloys (all purpose, intended primarily for open-torch melting), premium alloys (for torch melting and closed system casting; offer more fluidity and better grain structure), and working alloys (for sheet and wire, offering higher ductility and malleability for rolling, milling, and drawing).
Jewelers may call (800) 545-6566 from the U.S., (800) 253-9738 from Canada, or (505) 839-3011 from all other countries. Or, fax (800) 965-2329, e-mail info@riogrande.com, or visit www.riogrande.com.
(2/04)
LTV Mold Rubber
LTV Mold Rubber, from Cad Blu, is a new material for rubber mold-making. LTV
needs only one tenth of the clamping pressure of natural rubber. Additionally,
if using talc or casting powder, one can make a powder separation mold, eliminating
tedious slicing with an X-acto knife. No talc or silicone spray is required during
wax injection of LTV molds. Shrinkage is less than 0.2%. Contact 3D Factory,
1016-01 Grand Blvd., Deer Park, NY 11729; (631) 274-0999; www.3dfactoryusa.com.
11/04
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Corrugation Dies
 Out of the
Blue Studio announces the development of several standard dies for use in expanding
corrugation creativity in jewelry and metal fabrication. The 6" x 6" x
.5" aluminum dies may be used with the hydraulic press or with forming rods
or punches. Some of the dies available are the Wave Die, the Straight and Narrow
Die, and the Polka Dot Die. Call (949) 498-9119, e-mail tmcaleer@att.net,
or visit www.metalcorrugation.com. (11/03)
Acid Free Platinum Investment
Zero-D Products, Inc., announces the introduction of acid-free Akrovest Platinum
II Investment™. It eliminates the use of acid, providing safe handling and
inexpensive non-hazardous transport. It is capable of 500 gram castings. Only
water is required to mix this investment. It is ready for the oven in one hour,
burnout is complete in four hours, and breakaway is achieved by cold-water quench.
Call Bill Mull at (440) 942-1150, or (800) 382-3271, fax (440) 942-2130, or e-mail jwryrubber@aol.com. (11/03)
Elite High-Speed Steel Burs
 Stuller
Inc.’s Elite High-speed Burs meet the needs of the jeweler who requires
fast, accurate cutting capabilities from a long-lasting tool. Made from specially
treated steel and handcut with a proven fast-cutting edge, Elite High-speed Burs
can last up to 10 times longer than conventional tungsten vanadium steel burs.
Available individually and in sets, the burs are offered in a wide variety of
sizes and shapes for all jewelry applications. Both extra-fine-cut and standard-cut
burs are part of the Elite line. All have 3/32" shanks. Call (800) 877-7777
or visit www.stuller.com. (6/03)
Foredom® Motors
 Indian
Jewelers Supply Company has recently added two motors to their line of products.
The H and TX motors can be used during stone-setting, heavy production, or carving
stone and wax. The H-series has 1/4 hp and 20,000 RPM maximum speed while the
TX- series has 1/3 hp and 15,000 RPM maximum. Each comes in assorted packages.
Call (505) 722-4451 or (800) 545-6540, fax (505) 722-4172 or (888) 722-4172,
or visit www.ijsinc.com. (11/03)
Pure Copper Data Sheet
Belmont Metals, Inc., has announced the publication of a new data sheet
on pure copper. It describes the benefits and general applications as well as
details the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of pure copper. It
offers valuable information on topics such as casting technique, melting, casting
characteristics, joining, fabrication properties, and available forms and shapes.
To request Data Sheet Cu-1, call (718) 342-4900, fax (718) 342-0175, e-mail mail@belmontmetals.com,
or visit www.belmontmetals.com. (12/03)
Silver- and Gold-toned Designer Waxes
The Ferris® Division of The Kindt-Collins Co. and jewelry designer/educator
Kate Wolf have recently developed and are currently marketing a new line of innovative
waxes. Wolf Wax™, available in five formulas for varying types of metalwork,
is designed to look like metal. To locate the nearest distributor, visit Kindt
Collins online and look under the “Jewelry Wax” listing. For more
information on Wolf Wax™, e-mail info@wolftools.biz or
visit www.wolftools.biz. (12/03)
Grain-Making and Alloying Machine
 New
from Neutec/USA®, the GrainPro™ is a large capacity grain-making machine.
It makes the grain in either batch mode for alloying, or in continuous mode for
recycling scrap and sprues. Grain-
Pro streamlines the process with fast, continuous casting that fabricates raw
materials such as wire, rods, or sheet, for manufacturing companies that create
alloy in wholesale batches, and for millling operations that constantly recycle
clean scrap from stamping into new sheet for the mills. It holds up to 30 custom,
user-defined alloy programs and includes Pulse Power Stirring™ and a new “empty
crucible” feature that ensures complete recovery of metal. For a free brochure,
to order products, or for more information, call (505) 839-3550, fax (505) 839-3525,
e-mail neutecusa@tbg.riogrande.com,
or visit www.neutec.com. (5/03)
Neycraft JFF2000 Furnace
 Indian
Jewelers Supply Company carries the Neycraft JFF2000 Furnace. It features a lightweight
one-piece molded chamber (9" width x 6.5" height x 9" depth) with four-wall heating for even temperature distribution. It heads up to 1000°F in 15 minutes, with a maximum temperature of 2012°F.
A programmable controller is available. Call (800) 546-6540, (505) 722-4451,
or fax (888) 722-4172 or (505) 722-4172. (6/03)
 Pure Aluminum Data Sheet
Belmont Metals, Inc., specialist in the manufacture of non-ferrous metals and alloys, has announced the publication of a new data sheet called Aluminum. It
describes the benefits and general application as well as details the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of pure aluminum. The sheet offers valuable information on topics such as casting technique, melting, casting characteristics, joining, fabrication properties, and available forms and shapes. For more information, request Data Sheet Al-1 from Belmont Metals, Inc., (718) 342-4900, fax (718) 342-0175, e-mail mail@belmontmetals.com, or visit www.belmontmetals.com. (8/03)
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