Extensive listing of articles by Charles Lewton-Brain

Charles Lewton-Brain
Brain Press
Box 1624, Ste M, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 2L7
Tel: 403-263-3955 Fax: 403-283-9053

starting out as a jeweler

On Jewelry Career Options
Craftsmanship Improvement Method
Jewelry Repair Principles
Some Basic Metal Working Tools for Beginners
Soldering and Construction Principles
Some Thoughts on Fire Scale
Studio Organization and Layout
Time Management for Jewelers
Basic Ergonomics for Jewelers
Thoughts on Computer Use in the Jewelry/Metals Field (1990)
Bench Trick Principles: Coming Up with New Ideas

tool notes and tips: extracts from the book "Cheap Thrills in the Tool Shop"

Files
Hammer Hints
Homemade Engravers Ball
Making a pair of prong notching pliers
Shop Machines
Small Bench Tools Description
Some Basic Metal Working Tools for Beginners
Some Basic notes on Chasing Tools
Some Flexible Shaft Tricks
Some Notes on Dapping Tools
Some Notes on Stakes and Swages
Some Polishing and Finishing Aids
The Cardboard Disc Sanding Tool
Scrounging Tools and Unexpected Tool Sources
Goldsmiths pitch options
Suggestions for tools to order from Fischer

jewelry construction methods and mechanical devices
extracts from "Cheap Thrills in the Tool Shop"

Basic Principles of Construction and Soldering
Notes on Scoring and Bending
Some Soldering hints and tricks
Hints on making tubing
Tubing Cutting Notes
Wire Drawing Hints
How to Step-Roll Wire
Jump Ring Notes
Tips on Placing Pin Back Findings
Fabrication of a Basic Tubing Catch
Making Earring Posts by Hand

hinges extracts from the book "Hinges and Hinged Based Catches"

Basic Hinge making
Basic Knuckle Options
Hinges with bearings, a bracelet and a box
Other hinge pin installation options
Cast Hinges Design
Cuff Link Hinge Pins
Hidden hinges
Ball, Strip, Coil and other Hinges

casting

An Investing Procedure for Lost Wax casting
Wax Tools
Buttons - Production Project Proposal Example

stonesetting

Stonesetting - Engraved Bezel with Vertical Walls
Suggestions for pitch and findings to order from Fischer
Tube Setting - an Introduction to Setting
Making a pair of prong notching pliers
Basic Gypsy Setting
Basic Bead Setting

gemology

Definitions Concerning Physical Properties of Gemstones
Minerals, Crystals and Their Systems
Some Notes on Making Your Own Polariscope for Gemology
Gem Microscope Thoughts
Basic Optics Notes for Gemology
Notes on Gemstone Fluorescence
Notes On Specific Gravity
Some Notes on Optical Effects in Gemstones

surface manipulation

Paper Die Method of Roller Printing
Keum-Boo
Reticulation Notes
Small Scale Double making procedures
Some Notes on Granulation

small objects photography: many are extracts from the book "Small Scale Photography"

Basic Lighting Options for Jewelry and Small Object Photography
Basic Photographic Equipment for Jewelry and Other Small Objects
Consideratio ns in Image Creation in Photography
Holding Objects for Photography
Photo - Booth Systems: Basic Set Ups for Jewelry and Product Photography
More Photo Booth Systems and Methods
Some Check lists for photography of small objects
Suggested Film Types for Jewelry Photography
Taking Photos of Reflective Objects
Working with 35 mm Slides
Depth of Field Notes
Considerations in Photographing Various Media

PR tools and business tips

On Jewelry Career Options
Time Management for Jewelers
Resumes and Approaching Galleries
Some PR Tools to have on your side
Sample of Confidential Disclosure Form

critical notes

Compositional Hints for Working Jewellers
Some Thoughts on Computer Use in the Metals/Jewelry Field (1990)
Some Thoughts on Modes of Working
Teaching Through Process: Towards A New Metals Education
Statement on The Teacher's Role

books and publications

The Theory & Practice of Goldsmithing - Erhard Brepohl

Cheap Thrills in the Tool Shop - Charles Lewton Brain
Hinges and Hinged Based Catches - Charles Lewton Brain
Forming using metal characteristic - Charles Lewton-Brain
Small Scale Photography - Charles Lewton Brain
Gold Surface Applications - Charles Lewton Brain
Patinas for small studios - Charles Lewton-Brain
Gold and silver surface applications under enamels - Charles Lewton-Brain
The Jewelry Workshop Safety Report - Charles Lewton-Brain


Jewelry books:
Beads Biographical Bracelets Chain Cufflinks Earrings Contemporary Jewelry Enamel Ethnic & Regional Jewellery Gems & Amulets Instructional & Jewelry Rendering Necklace Rings Tiara