Virtual design, real wax: Creating a ring using computers and CAD/CAM technology

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A 3-D printer can be used to have wax object that can be cast into a metal, its advantages and disadvantages are discussed. The required skill level to create an elaborate surface embellishment is 3 out of 5 and the steps for making a ring on the computer is outlined.

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CAD/CAM for the studio artist

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CAD/CAM applications for use by individual jewelry artists are surveyed. Innovations in jewelry design and creation include stereolithography, laminated object manufacturing and multi-jet modeling. Guidelines for using computer-aided design software are included.

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Antique kite

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The creation of the design of an antique kite, which is inspired from the past, is discussed. The kite diagram that uses a traditional culet with several facets meeting at a point is shown using technical data and abbreviations that are used in the diagrams.

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