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TOPIC 1 • CalculationsHow to Calculate Gemstone Weights in CAD
TOPIC 2 • TutorialsOptimizing Micro-Pave Settings in Rhino 3D
TOPIC 3 • CastingBest Practices for Polishing Casted Platinum Settings
TOPIC 4 • CastingPreventing Porosity in Lost Wax Gold Casting
TOPIC 5 • TutorialsDesigning Secure Box Clasps for Heavy Bracelets
TOPIC 6 • TutorialsResizing Eternity Bands: The CAD Adjustment Guide
TOPIC 7 • TutorialsPreparing Bezels for Emerald Cut Gemstones
TOPIC 8 • TutorialsHow to Build Custom Signet Rings in Rhino
TOPIC 9 • 3D PrintingSLA vs. DLP 3D Printers: Which is Better for Wax?
TOPIC 10 • 3D PrintingHow to Clean Castable Wax Resins Post-Printing
TOPIC 11 • EquipmentSelecting the Right Laser Welder for Bench Work
TOPIC 12 • CalculationsCalculating Gold Alloy Ratios for Rose Gold Custom Mixes
TOPIC 13 • TutorialsDesigning Light-Weight Filigree Earring Jackets
TOPIC 14 • EngineeringThe Physics of Prong Tension in Tension Settings
TOPIC 15 • SoftwareMatrixGold Parametric History Tool: A Complete Guide
TOPIC 16 • TutorialsHow to Build Custom Bail Swivels for Necklaces
TOPIC 17 • TutorialsOptimizing Stone layout in CAD for Flush Setting
TOPIC 18 • CastingCasting White Gold: Palladium vs Nickel Alloys
TOPIC 19 • EngineeringPreventing Setting Failures on High-Prong Solitaires
TOPIC 20 • RenderingCreating Photorealistic Renders in KeyShot
TOPIC 21 • 3D PrintingBest DLP Wax resins for clean burnouts (Topic 21)
TOPIC 22 • TutorialsHow to design adjustable necklace bails (Topic 22)
TOPIC 23 • TutorialsDrafting split shank diamond rings in MatrixGold (Topic 23)
TOPIC 24 • EngineeringDesigning light weight earrings to prevent sag (Topic 24)
TOPIC 25 • RenderingBest rendering engines for gold surface reflections (Topic 25)
TOPIC 26 • TutorialsHow to size channel settings for princess cut diamonds (Topic 26)
TOPIC 27 • CastingPreventing prong tear during casting cleanups (Topic 27)
TOPIC 28 • TutorialsDesigning interlocking bridal ring sets (Topic 28)
TOPIC 29 • 3D PrintingHow to calibrate your 3D printer for jewelry (Topic 29)
TOPIC 30 • CalculationsCalculating diamond weight offsets in platinum molds (Topic 30)
TOPIC 31 • TutorialsCreating custom textures in Rhino 3D (Topic 31)
TOPIC 32 • SoftwareHow to convert mesh files to NURBS surfaces (Topic 32)
TOPIC 33 • SoftwareBest CAD shortcuts for jewelry designers (Topic 33)
TOPIC 34 • EngineeringDesigning hinge joints for multi link bracelets (Topic 34)
TOPIC 35 • CastingCasting silver jewelry: Tips to prevent fire scale (Topic 35)
TOPIC 36 • TutorialsStone setting guide: Bezel vs Prong (Topic 36)
TOPIC 37 • TutorialsHow to design lightweight dome rings (Topic 37)
TOPIC 38 • 3D PrintingBest post-curing setup for SLA jewelry resins (Topic 38)
TOPIC 39 • EngineeringPreventing stone losses in pave settings (Topic 39)
TOPIC 40 • RenderingPhotorealistic jewelry animation techniques (Topic 40)
TOPIC 41 • TutorialsDesigning custom cuff links in CAD (Topic 41)
TOPIC 42 • CalculationsCalculating volume allocations for hollow jewelry (Topic 42)
TOPIC 43 • SoftwareBest Rhino plugins for jewelry designers (Topic 43)
TOPIC 44 • EngineeringHow to design secure lobster clasps (Topic 44)
TOPIC 45 • CastingCasting brass prototypes for design verification (Topic 45)
TOPIC 46 • RenderingHow to set up studio lighting for jewelry renders (Topic 46)
TOPIC 47 • TutorialsDesigning matching family crest signets (Topic 47)
TOPIC 48 • 3D PrintingCalibrating print dimensions for tight channel fits (Topic 48)
TOPIC 49 • CastingPreventing casting shrinkage on wide wedding bands (Topic 49)
TOPIC 50 • EngineeringDesigning secure omega clips for heavy earrings (Topic 50)
TOPIC 51 • TutorialsHow to create organic leaf patterns in ZBrush (Topic 51)
TOPIC 52 • EngineeringUnderstanding stone tolerances for tension mounts (Topic 52)
TOPIC 53 • CastingBest practices for spruing jewelry designs (Topic 53)
TOPIC 54 • TutorialsDesigning custom luxury watch dials in CAD (Topic 54)
TOPIC 55 • CalculationsCalculating gold recovery from bench sweeps (Topic 55)
TOPIC 56 • SoftwareImporting SVG vector outlines into Rhino (Topic 56)
TOPIC 57 • EngineeringHow to design custom safety chains for bracelets (Topic 57)
TOPIC 58 • 3D PrintingDLP printing: Resolving line layer distortions (Topic 58)
TOPIC 59 • CastingCasting palladium white gold: Flashing and temperature (Topic 59)
TOPIC 60 • TutorialsHow to design modular earring sets (Topic 60)
TOPIC 61 • RenderingCreating realistic diamond inclusions in renders (Topic 61)
TOPIC 62 • TutorialsDesigning custom charms for link bracelets (Topic 62)
TOPIC 63 • SoftwareNURBS curve optimization for smooth sweeps (Topic 63)
TOPIC 64 • TutorialsHow to design secure key rings in CAD (Topic 64)
TOPIC 65 • CastingPreventing mold distortions during rubber pressing (Topic 65)
TOPIC 66 • RenderingHow to set up default settings for jewelry renders (Topic 66)
TOPIC 67 • EngineeringDesigning matching lockets with magnetic clasps (Topic 67)
TOPIC 68 • 3D PrintingBest SLA printers for high volume casting desks (Topic 68)
TOPIC 69 • CastingCasting bronze prototypes: Temp and alloy setups (Topic 69)
TOPIC 70 • TutorialsHow to design matching wedding ring wraps (Topic 70)
TOPIC 71 • RenderingCreating textured finishes on digital gold models (Topic 71)
TOPIC 72 • TutorialsDesigning custom initial pendants in CAD (Topic 72)
TOPIC 73 • SoftwareSubdivision surface modeling vs NURBS in jewelry (Topic 73)
TOPIC 74 • EngineeringDesigning secure foldover clasps for necklaces (Topic 74)
TOPIC 75 • CastingFlask preparation: Spruing to investment vacuuming (Topic 75)
TOPIC 76 • RenderingPhotorealistic renders: HDRI map setups (Topic 76)
TOPIC 77 • TutorialsHow to design stackable ring sets (Topic 77)
TOPIC 78 • 3D PrintingSLA print post processing: Clean alcohol rinse (Topic 78)
TOPIC 79 • CastingPreventing casting shrinkage on heavy signet rings (Topic 79)
TOPIC 80 • EngineeringDesigning secure threaded posts for diamond studs (Topic 80)
TOPIC 81 • TutorialsDesigning custom initial signets in Rhino (Topic 81)
TOPIC 82 • CalculationsHow to calculate gold density ratios (Topic 82)
TOPIC 83 • SoftwareRhino Grasshopper plugin: Parametric jewelry scripts (Topic 83)
TOPIC 84 • TutorialsHow to design comfortable wire rings (Topic 84)
TOPIC 85 • CastingReducing vacuum porosity in silver castings (Topic 85)
TOPIC 86 • RenderingRendering gold surfaces: KeyShot material settings (Topic 86)
TOPIC 87 • TutorialsDesigning matching engagement and shadow bands (Topic 87)
TOPIC 88 • 3D PrintingDirect printing wax: Slicing layer resolutions (Topic 88)
TOPIC 89 • CastingPreventing stone settings from shifting in casting (Topic 89)
TOPIC 90 • EngineeringDesigning secure leverback earrings in CAD (Topic 90)
TOPIC 91 • TutorialsHow to design custom birthstone layouts (Topic 91)
TOPIC 92 • CalculationsCalculating specific gravity of platinum castings (Topic 92)
TOPIC 93 • SoftwareUsing subdivision surfaces to sculpt animals in CAD (Topic 93)
TOPIC 94 • EngineeringHow to design secure hidden bails (Topic 94)
TOPIC 95 • CastingFlask burnout schedules for castable resins (Topic 95)
TOPIC 96 • RenderingCreating clean orthographic spec sheets for clients (Topic 96)
TOPIC 97 • TutorialsDesigning matching family crest cufflinks (Topic 97)
TOPIC 98 • 3D PrintingOptimizing print orientations to prevent layer lines (Topic 98)
TOPIC 99 • CastingPreventing porosity in heavy sterling silver casts (Topic 99)
TOPIC 100 • EngineeringDesigning comfortable secure ear hooks (Topic 100)