February 2009 from the Energize Your Watch Battery Business Stuller Workshop March 27-29 Special Guest: David Geller Sign Up Now! Attaching Omega Backs
Stuller Workshop Live Demos by Industry & Stuller Experts stone setting casting power engraving CAD/CAM mold cutting wax carving soldering laser welding Sign up today! To register, go to www.stuller.com/workshop or call 800.877.7777 ext. 2823.
W O R L D O F T O O L S ask the stuller expert Why should I go to a Stuller Workshop? Q A Who are the experts at the Stuller workshop and what do they do? Is there an expert there that I would recognize their name? When you attend the Stuller Workshop, you will meet two types of experts Stuller Experts and Industry Experts. Each has gained notoriety for their expertise and skills in specific areas of bench work or in sales techniques, showcase setup, store management, inventory control and many other areas. Most have presented seminars and demonstrations at national trade shows and educational venues. So, you will probably recognize some of the names. Attending the workshop is like an all-access pass to meet these individuals and ask specific questions relating to your business. Q A What is the benefit of attending a workshop? Education is the name of the game. At a workshop, you can go to educational seminars ranging from diamond grading, to how to market your store, to how to use an inventory system effectively, to how to use a color first approach to selling. At each annual workshop the seminars change, so you have a fresh opportunity to broaden your skillset. our special workshop guest david geller! Although you may have several big reasons to attend the Stuller Annual Workshop this year, we believe that learning how to make your shop not just pay for itself, but make your store profitable is on everyone s hot list. And, as a special treat just to help you with your shop management, David Geller is coming to Stuller from Atlanta. He will be presenting seminars on Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and on Sunday at 10 a.m. Remember to plan ahead for Geller s seminars. We believe they will fill up quickly. After all, who doesn t want their shop to be more profitable? David Geller David is a 14th generation jeweler who operated a very successful retail storefront and shop. He is the author of Geller s Blue Book, the widely-used reference book for bench work pricing. He currently dedicates his time to running boot camps nationwide for independent jewelers, to help them see their dreams of success come true. FEBRUARY 2009 www.stuller.com the stuller standard b
Stock Up on Energizer Watch Batteries Get a free Swiss Army Knife When You Buy an Energizer Watch Battery Kit OR Buy 500 total Energizer Watch Batteries. Offer good through February 2009 Our Energizer Watch Battery Kit will build your watch battery replacement sales and profits. Contains 200 each of the most useful watch battery replacements, plus helpful tools: 60-drawer Cabinet Cross Reference Guide Battery Size Checker Training Booklet and Video Watch Tool Kit Store Counter Sign EBAT100 Deluxe Watch Battery Kit, $189. Go to stuller.com to see our complete line of watch batteries and accessories. Order online, or call 800.877.7777.
Laser Wire Kits & Individual Spools 28 gauge Laser Wire Kit 3 ft. Spools Call for Pricing Metal Quality Your Prime Source for Laser Wire Most comprehensive wire selection for laser welding in the jewelry industry. Now includes new qualities: 14X1, Argentium, Sterling Silver,.585 Platinum,.950 Super Palladium, Silver Braze, Silver Weld and Eye Glass Frame Repair Wire. Laser Wires are annealed dead soft to provide the best weld possible. Individual spools in karat gold qualities are also available in 5' and 10' lengths. Kits are supplied in handy compartment boxes and packaged in convenient re-usable plastic spools. Gauge 10kt yellow 28 14kt yellow 28 14kt white palladium 28 18kt yellow 28 18kt white 28 18kt white palladium 28 platinum/iridium 28 platinum/cobalt 28 stainless steel 28 titanium 30 eyeglass frame wire 28 silver weld-hard 28 30 gauge Laser Wire Kit 3 ft. Spools Call for Pricing Metal Quality Gauge 10kt yellow 30 14kt yellow 30 14kt white palladium 30 18kt yellow 30 18kt white 30 18kt white palladium 30 platinum/iridium 30 stainless steel 30 titanium 30 eyeglass frame wire 30 silver weld-hard 30 silver weld-easy 30 Platinum Qualities Silver and Base Metal Qualities Karat Gold Qualities individual spools Call for pricing Available in metal quality gauge 3 Ft 5 Ft 10 Ft 20 Ft 10kt yellow 28 10kt yellow 30 10kt yellow 36 14kt yellow 28 14kt yellow 30 14kt yellow 36 14kt X1 30 14kt white palladium 28 14kt white palladium 30 14kt white palladium 36 14kt rose 30 18kt yellow 28 18kt yellow 30 18kt yellow 36 18kt white 28 18kt white 30 18kt white 36 18kt white palladium 28 18kt white palladium 30 18kt white palladium 36 22kt yellow 30 eyeglass frame wire 30 eyeglass frame wire 35 silver weld-hard 30 silver weld-hard 35 silver braze-easy 30 silver braze easy 35 silver weld/braze medium 30 silver weld/braze medium 35 stainless steel 28 stainless steel 30 titanium 30 argentium sterling silver 30.585 platinum (pt58) 30.900 platinum/iridium 28.900 platinum/iridium 30.900 platinum/iridium 36.950 platinum/cobalt 28.900 platinum/ruthenium 28.950 super plaladium 30 Approx. pricing: 14kt yellow 28 guage 20 ft. spool = $36.28/dwt Manufactured Tested Used at Stuller *Price based on $900 Gold, $2000 Platinum, $20 Silver, $528 Palladium, and $425 Ruthenium *Prices fluctuate with current metal markets. And start saving today! Call the Club Member Hotline: 1-877-619-2173 Or email us at clubinfo@stuller.com
M A S T E R S T O U C H master s touch Attaching Omega Backs omega backs are a comfortable alternative to tension backs on pierced earrings. The omega back will also help the earring to hang properly. 1. To attach an Omega back, first remove the existing earring post. Remove all signs of solder and prepolish the earring. 2. In this case, the earring post will be relocated and soldered to a jump ring that was originally part of the earring. If the back of the jump ring is smooth, use a small round bur to create a recessed area for the earring post to rest in, then solder. The solder joint should be smooth without excess solder or pits. 1 2 3. Hold the Omega back against the earring to determine where the base of the Omega back should be positioned. Proper placement puts the earring post into the center of the Omega s loop. 3 4 4. There should be enough distance between the back of the earring and the Omega loop to accommodate the earlobe. Adjust the length of the Omega base by marking off the excess length. 5. Saw and file the base of the Omega clip to fit the contour of the earring. 6. To prepare for soldering, disassemble the Omega clip from the base by removing the riveting pin. The clip itself should not be submitted to heat, because the metal will lose its tension or spring. 5 6 7. Solder the omega yoke base to the earring using easy solder. Pickle and clean off residue from soldering. 8. Prepolish the earring before reassembling the omega clip. 9. To reassemble the omega clip. Cut the rivet wire shorter; leaving approximately.5mm extended length on each side of the post. Place the earring on a steel anvil so that one side of the riveting pin is against the anvil. Lightly tap the pin. Turn the earring over and repeat the motion. Do this until the rivet has expanded on the ends and will not push out of the hinge. 10. Polish the earring and deliver to the customer! 7 9 8 10 Editor s Note: Photographs and information courtesy of the Texas Jewelry Institute. FEBRUARY 2009 www.stuller.com the stuller standard b
24kt Gold-Tipped Roses A. 61-9146 Lacquered Cream Rose with Gold Trim, 12 $39.50 B. 61-9141 Lacquered Red Rose with Gold Trim, 12 $39.50 C. 61-9147 Lacquered Pink Rose with Gold Trim, 12 39.50 See more color choices at stuller.com. To order call 800.877.7777 or go to stuller.com. A B C Watch Straps Tired of large orders and long lead times? Let Stuller solve your problems: In stock for next day delivery No minimum purchases Short and long lengths Basic & exotic leather, metal and divers bands Quick-change spring bars on selected models See the full range of watch strap choices at stuller.com. To order call 800.877.7777 or go to stuller.com. T H E WAT C H S T R A P C O L L E C T I O N If you have not received The Watch Strap Collection, our 24-page watch strap catalog, call your friendly sales consultant at 800.877.7777 and ask for Flyer #800.
F E AT U R E D P R O D U C T S Personalized Pendants & Earrings Make Valentine s Day Special Quickly Set Stones With Back Sets Lightweight Filigree Design 20302 Quickly Add Calibrated Birthstones or Diamonds Stone Inserts From the Back; Push Built-In Prongs Elegant Look at an Attractive Price 21387 Perfect Occasion Gift To order, call 800.877.7777 or visit us at www.stuller.com. 21391 21389 Enlarged to show detail. 21389-6mm Round Filigree Back-Set Bezel Pendant, 14ky or 14kw, $18.35 each. (Also available in 5, 6.5, 8 mm) 20302-5mm Round Filigree Back-Set Bezel Earring, 14ky, $12.45 each. (Also available in 6, 6.5, 7, 8 mm) 21391-7x5mm Oval Filigree Back-Set Bezel Pendant, 14ky, $17.44. (Also available in 8x6, 9x7, 10x8 mm). Matching earring series 21286. 21387-6mm Heart Filigree Back-Set Bezel Pendant, 14ky, $16.83. (Also available in 7mm). Matching Earring series 20304. Priced at jeweler s cost@$900 gold. Gemstones sold separately. The Perfect Gifts from the Heart Beautiful heart-shaped fashion clasps add value to pearl strands. d. g. Superior-quality clasps, crafted for South Sea, Akoya, Tahitian, and Freshwater Pearl Strands. e. f. h. Try our new Stuller Studio Pearl Strand Finishing program, and let our experienced stringers create the perfect, finished pearl necklace. Call 800.877.7777, or see The Findings Catalog for Jewelry Makers, Vol. 57 for more information. You can also purchase heartshaped clasps at stuller.com. Priced at jeweler s cost@$900 gold. a. c. b. Featured Clasps: A & D. 20219 14ky, $17.75 (shown on freshwater cultured pearl strand, 7-7.5 mm); B. 21089 14kw, $138.75; C. 23786 14kw, $258.12; E. 22518 14ky, $26.30; F. 21411 14ky, $19.28; G. 20282 14ky, $8.47; H. 21412 14ky, $20.27; J. 215 14ky, $31.75; and K. 921 14ky, $149.81. j. k. b the stuller standard www.stuller.com FEBRUARY 2009
Turn Your Clean Scrap into Product in 3 Days With Stuller Clean Scrap Credit, you can: Get fresh styles to stock your showcase Fill your bench with tools, supplies & findings Set custom designs with new mountings & gemstones Or, pay on your Stuller account, and so MUCH MORE! For more information, call 800.877.7777 or visit stuller.com to download a packing slip.