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Photography Tent
The Cloud Cube is a white, pop-up photography tent ideal for photographing small
and large objects. It is available in kits that include two 5000K flip lights
and four fabric backdrops, or it can be purchased separately. The tent is available
in two sizes: 20" cube or 28" cube. Call (303) 926-8999 or (800) 609-8999,
fax (303) 298-7645, e-mail info@clouddome.com,
or visit www.clouddome.com.
3/05
Photography Kit
Photoflex Inc. has introduced its Small-Product-Photography Lighting Kit to provide
a complete lighting system and lessons for taking properly lit digital photographs
of jewelry and gems. The kit includes two each of the Starlite 3200™ lighting
system, SilverDome nxt™ soft box, the four-section Litestand™, and
an instructional CD-ROM featuring assembly information and lessons that help
users maximize kit capabilities immediately. Visit www.photoflex.com. 3/05
Polishing Abrasives
Meller Optics, Inc. introduces a full line of 99.99% pure calcined alumina polishing
abrasives, available in agglomerated and deagglomerated grades. Meller Microlux
Alumina Abrasive powders are especially effective for IR optics. Ready to mix
with de-ionized water, it can produce surface finishes as fine as 10 scratch
and 5 dig on zinc selenide, zinc sulfide, germanium, silicon, ferrites, and calcium
fluoride. Five-pound boxes and smaller sizes are offered and are priced depending
upon grade, particle size, and quantity. Free samples available upon request.
Call (800) 821-0180, fax (401) 331-0519, e-mail sales@melleroptics.com, or visit
www.melleroptics.com. (12/04)
The Calendar
The British Jewellery Giftware & Finishing Federation (BJGF) is raising money
for the federation’s charitable trust for jewelers in need by selling calendars
(2005) featuring big hitters from the BJGF, GA, and TPS. The models unveiled
cheeky pictures of themselves in a variety of industry-related poses. The idea
was inspired by the film Calendar Girls. It can be purchased from the BJGF Benevolent
Society at 10 Vyse St., Birmingham, UK B18 6LT (phone: 0121-237-1139). 12/04
Cleansing Gel and Brush
The Connoisseurs® Cleansing Gel and Brush is a compact, portable, and complete
cleansing system for all types of jewelry. Approximately the size of a mascara
container, this product dispenses a gel that safely and thoroughly cleans. The
Cleansing Gel and Brush are especially beneficial for jewelry with intricate
features. Call (781) 932-3949 or (781) 932-4755 for more information. (12/04)
Automatic Tool Changer for Rapid Prototyping
Designed to work with their MDX-650 Subtractive Rapid Prototyping (SRP) system,
Roland DGA Corporation introduced their Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) to further
reduce the amount of time and the cost of product development. From roughing
to finishing, the MDX-650 can mill up to 200" per minute and produces a prototype that needs no hand finishing. With this system comes CAM software that allows production of prototypes directly from 3-D CAD models, making the need for professional CNC skills unnecessary. The MDX-650 has a work area of 25-9/16" x 17-11/16" x 6-1/16".
Working in conjunction with the ATC, the MDX-650 can mill prototypes completely
unattended. The ATC changes up to eight preset tools of different sizes, and
comes with an air-activated, high-precision spindle. When combined with an optional
rotary axis, which allows for the changing of four tools, one can mill the full
surface of any object. The tools and path can be selected in the software and
left to mill. Call (800) 542-2307 or visit www.rolanddga.com. (4/04)
Digital Imaging Systems
Dhanish Software Solutions Co., Ltd., is offering a complete package for jewelry photography. These Digital Systems contain: a Nikon Cooplix 4500 (a 4 million pixel camera), Dhanish Success V2.2 software (for database management and cataloging), and one of three different Imaging Boxes (7" x 9" for small items such as rings and pendants, 10" x 12" for larger pieces like necklaces or bracelets, or 14" x 16" for photographing complete sets). If you already own one or more pieces of this set, the company also sells each piece individually, along with other versions of their software. E-mail luck@dhanish.net or visit www.dhanish.net.
 Agate Cameos
Ultrasonic technology and affordability of agate have created a rising demand for high-quality cameos. Rio Grande’s selection of agate cameos comes in a variety of colors, sizes, and styles such as flowers, animals, and landscapes.
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)
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Recycling and Waste Water Repurifier
 Otec
Precision Finish, Inc. introduces the WasteWizard — designed as a solution
to recycling deburring and polishing fluids and waste water, while concentrating
pollutants for disposal. It uses a patented polymer membrane (that never clogs)
to filter out and collect soils that reduce the useful life of most fluids. The
WasteWizard repurifies water for re-use up to 85 percent and concentrates waste
by up to 99 percent. Cleaned water is made safe for disposal down the drain or
can re-enter the manufacturing process. This creates savings in waste collection,
water, and chemical costs. Another benefit is the recovery of precious metals
from the waste water. It is designed to fit a standard 55-gallon drum. The MiniWizard
is also available, which is used with a 16-gallon drum. Call (888) 511-6832,
fax (978) 635-1478, e-mail sales@otecusa.com,
or visit www.otecusa.com. (5/0
Thermoplastic
JETT SETT® Thermoplastic can be used in customizing devices, file and graver
handles, and nonmarring plier and vice surfaces. It reinforces and protects delicate
items during work. Thermoplastic becomes smooth and pliable when immersed in
hot water (160ºF), at which point it can be formed into any desired shape.
It then hardens within minutes of exposure to air. Call Gesswein at (800) 544-2043,
ext. 381, fax (203) 366-3953, e-mail info@gesswein.com,
or visit www.gesswein.com. (12/03)
The MeRickal
This newly invented tool promises to end the waste of glass scraps and time of
fusing. The MeRickal uses one hand motion to pick up all of the glass pieces
on your workbench and holds them firmly. Its welded stainless steel composition
is strong enough to endure the heat of a lampworker’s torch. Call (208)
263-8000 or e-mail dblswede@televar.com,
using the subject line MeRickal. (10/03)
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Surface Protection Pouches
 Rio Grande
introduces Soft Sleeves™ surface protection pouches, designed to keep highly polished items free of blemishes, scratches, and fingerprints. The sleeves are made from a soft, lint-free, non-woven material called spunbound polypropylene. The opening is offset to allow easy insertion of jewelry items. Four sizes are available: 1-1/2" x 2", 2" x 3", 3" x 4", and 4" x 5".
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.
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