Training- Videotapes

Turn your VCR into your private instructor. Videotapes enable you to learn and improve your craft by watching as well as listening. Tapes give you the ability to review each section as many times as necessary. Having a tape is like having an instructor next to your bench.

Printed instructions for many products and processes are available, at no charge, from Shor. Just call the number above to for information.

Shor offer's unlimited, no charge, technical support for all products and processes, 7 days a week (free, even if it involves products that have not been purchased from Shor).   Videotapes are an intellectual property and, as such, cannot be returned for credit

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Casting

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Lost Wax Casting- The complete lost wax casting cycle is discussed and demonstrated. Forming, spueing, investing, casting, burnout and finishing are performed. Running time 72 minutes. 63-1418 $59.95
Lost Wax Casting- An in depth look at waxes, making jewelry from pictures, using fabrics as patterns and the vacuum system in action, using various mediums for casting and much more. Running time 2 hours. VT-22 $39.95
Designing with Wax- You'll find this tape to be informative, easy to understand and it will expand your wax knowledge.  Vesta Ward, mastersmith, brings her abilities together for an educational treat.  Running time 95 minutes. VT-35 $39.95
Wax Modeling the Matt Way- Professionally prepared videotape showing the versatility and simplicity of wax- working with Matt tools. Running time 16 minutes. 63-1422 $44.95
Investment Casting Parts I, II and III- The theory and proper techniques of the casting process are covered. Includes demonstrations of wax model making, sprueing, mold making and cutting, investing, burnout, vacuum casting and metal melting. 2 tape set. Total running time: 3 hours. 63-1419A $112.50
Investment Casting Parts IV & V- A complete demonstration of the lost wax casting process as described in parts I, II and III. Total running time: 70 minutes. 63-1419B $59.95

Introduction to Pewtersmithing-  Techniques, tips and secrets of metal spinning, metal casting,  polishing, finishing and soldering metal pewter to a finished practical and useful piece of artwork and product are clearly shown..  Runtime is approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes with topics broken down into chapters for easy step by step, follow along instruction showing how to make, decorate, finish and market pewter
VIDPewt

$29.95
Puzzled by Porosity- Troubleshooting video for solving casting problems By far the best video for solving casting problems for both novice and highly experienced casters. "Shor's video guide to trouble-shooting casting problems Puzzled by Porosity is far and away the best video of its kind ever made." (Jeweler's Book Club). This video has helped hundreds of casters improve the quality of their castings.

The purpose of the videotape, "Puzzled by Porosity", is to guide the viewer though the various casting processes, pointing out along the way the various traps and pitfalls that can result in casting problems and outlining the solutions to these problems. This is a tape both for the highly experienced caster and for the novice as well. It's so chock full of information that virtually every viewer will come away with new knowledge whether they are viewing the tape for the first time or the twenty-first time. This tape provides the knowledge that most casters spend a lifetime obtaining.

Many jewelry manufacturers (especially smaller shops) feel that the solution to the problems that they experience in the manufacturing processes can be best solved by upgrading their equipment. To some extent this is true. Certainly, many of the more sophisticated machines available today control many variables more precisely than the more primitive equipment. However, most problems can be solved with little or no expenditures for equipment and supplies, just by changing techniques or using additional techniques. Should it prove appropriate to upgrade equipment, usually the smaller, less expensive and yes, less sophisticated, equipment is better suited to most shop's needs. Knowledge, though inexpensive to obtain, is much more valuable than equipment.

Puzzled by Porosity comes complete with transcript and 7-day-a-week technical support by phone.              Price: $74.95

 

Refining

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Simplicity Refining System Instructional Video- Good overview of the Simplicity gold and platinum refining processes. Digitally mastered tape. Includes written instruction. Also available, interactive computer disk instructional program. Running Time 22 minutes SimpleVHS $19.95
Gold Refining- Shows the basic refining process in an easy to understand format. Covers the chemicals, acids and equipment needed to recover gold from workshop waste with actual step by step demonstrations of the refining process for the precious metal wastes; sweeps, karat gold and stripping sediment. Running time: 58 minutes. 63-1402 $59.95

 

Bead Stringing

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Bead Stringing by Delores- A professional teacher demonstrates at jewelry shows.  Delores shows how to string beads, demonstrates tools, features close-ups and discusses materials.  Running time 60 minutes. VT-39 $39.95
Pearl & Bead Stringing with Henrietta- Henrietta Virchick teaches you how to make a beautiful mother of pearl necklace and bracelet from a master. Excellent step by step, the various techniques for creating genuine, precious and semiprecious high fashion jewelry. Useful for beginners or experienced craftsmen.  Running time: 50 minutes.  (Also available; Pearl and Bead Stringing with Henrietta, the book, item# 62.01453, price $11.95)  63-1514 $29.95
Do it Yourself Bead Stringing- You will appreciate the close-ups, the detailed instructions and the wide range of creative bead production jewelry.  A full hour of step by step bead stringing techniques.  Running time 60 minutes. VT-21 $39.95
TriCord Professional Bead Stringing- An instructional videotape demonstrating use of the TriCord Bead String Kit. Running time: 30 minutes. 63-01513 $19.95

 

Setting- See also setting books

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Stone Setting- Tape illustrates the many skills required by those who set stones.  Two professionals are viewed as they handle bezel work, prong setting and numerous more complex tasks.  Running time 80 minutes. VT-29 $39.95
Diamond and Stone Setting- Stone setting techniques such as prong, hammer, bead and pave. Running time: 40 minutes. 63.1420 $59.95
Diamond Setting; An Introductory Procedure- By Robert R. Wooding. Covers basic diamond setting procedures, along with an explanation of the necessary tools and their uses. Running time 53 minutes. 63-003 $39.95
Baguette Diamonds- Covers baguette diamond setting procedures, including box settings and channel settings with curved and domed contours. Running time: 53 minutes 63-01515 $39.95
Fancy Cut Diamonds- Covers advanced diamond setting techniques, using fancy cut diamonds; oval, pear, heart shaped, marquise, triangular and emerald cut. Running time: 1 hour, 53 minutes. 63-001 $39.95
Pave Setting- Progresses from the basics of bead setting to instructions for advanced diamond setters.  Demonstrates steps of inspection, layout, drilling holes, taper boring, cutting bearings, seating stones, securing stones and finishing.  Includes sharpening drills, graver preparation, bright cutting and various other useful tips. Running time 60 minutes. VT-54 $39.95
Channel Setting Diamonds- Covers advanced diamond setting techniques; open channels, curvature channels and inlaid channels for round and square cut diamonds. Running time 1 hour. 63-002 $39.95
Marquise Diamonds- Covers setting the 3 most common types of marquis settings:  1. Settings with v-prongs  2.  Solitaire settings with common end prongs.  #.  Setting marquis melee.   The materials used are genuine diamonds and 14K gold.  As in many of Robert Wooding's video's, scenes of the diamonds being set are actual with unproductive moments edited out.  The narration is purposely wordy because there is a lot of information to discuss.  The viewer will learn more and more each time the video is shown.  40 minutes.  Link to Robert Wooding Website. PUB-300.07 $39.95
Allset- Covers the Foredom Allset Stone Setting Guide.  The setting guide is great for channel, prong, pave, bezel and other stone setting techniques.  This guide allows you to set stones faster and more accurately.   Both highly skilled and beginning stone setters will appreciate the advantages of this terrific tool. 29 minutes.  This video is an operational guide for using the Allset tool and you should not purchase this video unless you either have the Allset Guide or  intend to purchase one. VID125 $10.95

 

Jewelry Design, Model Making & Metalsmithing

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Jewelry Design- Vesta Ward, holder of a master's degree in designing and craftsmanship, demonstrates original concepts and techniques required to produce innovative designs for jewelry.   Running time 60 minutes. VT-20 $39.95
The Complete Metalsmith- By Tim McCreight.   A video encyclopedia of basic jewelry making techniques. Covers the major elements of joining, cutting, forming and surface techniques. Included is a section illustrating techniques for making 3 pieces of jewelry. Running time: 70 minutes.  Companion book. 63-004 $47.95
Creating a Ring from Concept to Completion- Follow a master jeweler,  step by step, as he designs, solders, does beading and sets stones to create a very beautiful and unusual ring.  Running time 120 minutes. VT-27 $39.95
Wire Jewelry Designs for Beginners- Four projects in one tape.  A ring, pendant, bracelet and earrings are explained in depth by Wendy Vienna, gemologist and designer.  Running time 90 minutes. VT-45 $47.95
Wire Jewelry Designs for Intermediates- Wendy Vienna, professional jewelry designer, demonstrates intermediate techniques for wire wrapping.  Create a ring, pendant and bracelet.  55 minutes. VT-46 $47.95
Wax Modeling the Matt Way-  Professionally prepared videotape showing the versatility and simplicity of wax working with Matt tools. 16 minutes long 63.1422

$45.95
Basic Coppersmithing and Flame Painting on Copper-  This video covers working with copper, cutting, brazing, soldering, shapes and patterns, tools and techniques and then finishes with flame painting techniques.  This video is organized by chapters for easy to follow instruction at your own speed and to review as often as you wish. Program runtime is approximately 70 minutes.  
VIDCu

$29.95

Jewelry Making with Nena-  Basic design, cutting, filing, shaping, polishing, coloring soldering, assembly and finishing techniques using metals, stones, fossils and other media to construct beautiful artwork in the form of jewelry.  This very comprehensive  video will cover three different project utilizing these basic jewelry and metal smith techniques and will give you the skills and confidence needed to produce:  a set of hammer formed silver earrings,  a sculpted silver bracelet with fossil setting, a bezel setting to fit a cabochon quartz stone  Runtime is just over 2 hours (122 minutes) with each topic broken down into chapters for easy to access, step by step, follow along instruction
VIDJlry

$29.95

Basic Yeminite Filigree DVD-  Learn the basic techniques of the increasingly popular timelss art of Yemenite Filigree from Yehuda Tassa, as featured in Jewelry Artist magazine.  Yehuda learned the art of filigree in Yemen at a young age, in the family business.  He has captured his family's knowledge of creating Yemenite Filigree on DVD and is sharing it with the world.  This professionally produced DVD is applicable for every level, from the beginner to the advanced metalsmith.  Dr. Tassa takes you through the process required to ensure success.  A Wonderful, instructional DVD to create beautiful jewelry and jewelry components
PUB-520.01

$69.00

 

Soldering

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All About Soldering- Master designer/craftsman, Vesta Ward, illustrates an in depth look at various soldering techniques used to create a band ring and pin or pendant.  Running time 47 minutes. VT-19 $39.95
Plumb Gold Soldering and Rubber Mold Cutting- The first part of this dual topic tape gives you an overview of torch soldering, covering its varied uses and applications. The second part deals with the correct procedure for cutting and preparing rubber molds. Running time: 45 minutes 63-1416 $59.95

 

Repair & Finishing

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Jewelry Repair & Rubber Mold Cutting- Valuable instruction for ring sizing, prong repair, chain work and much more.  A professional repair expert completes various projects plus demonstrates how to make a mold that eliminates cutting rubber and yourself.  Running time 70 minutes. VT-30 $39.95
Jewelry Finishing- Information encompassing the use of finishing equipment.  Compares workshop polishing unit to flexible shaft machines.   Finishing techniques included.  Running time: 90 minutes VT-26 $39.95

 

Engraving

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GRS Engraving Methods & Techniques, Tape I & Tape II- With Don Glaser.  This 2 tape series brings to life the ancient and beautiful art of engraving.  It shows many technical "secrets" used by successful engravers throughout the world.    Running time: approximately 4 hours. GRStapes $79.95

 

Enameling

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Basic Enameling- Expand your jewelry horizons by adding color to your creations.  Demonstrates various enameling techniques.  Running time 60 minutes. VT-38 $39.95
Hard Fired Enamel- A complete demonstration of hard fired enameling; charging, firming, siffing and stoning. Running time: 40 minutes. 63.1421 $59.95

 

Lapidary

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Gemstones of America- Narration by Efrem Zimbalist Jr.   Learn how crystals are formed and mined, why they are so rare.  Discover the world's rarest gems at the Smithsonian Institute.  Running time 60 minutes. VT-37 $47.95
Creating a Cabochon- Cutting material and various cabbing equipment is shown plus silicon carbide, diamond wheels and diamond compounds, all for a look at the production of a cabochon. Running time: 90 minutes VT-25 $39.95
Faceting for Beginners- Every beginner will treasure this tape.  Even intermediates will gain knowledge.  The faceter cuts a "brilliant", details his machine doping techniques and more. Running time 84 minutes VT-3 $39.95

 

Electro-Plating, Stripping, Forming, Cleaning

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ElectroCleaning, Plating, Forming- Plate local areas by masking.  Convert cloth, plastic figures, shells etc to saleable gold items via electroforming with non-cyanide chemicals.  Running time 60 minutes. VT-23 $39.95
Electroforming, Plating and Stripping- A great tape for experienced hobbyists.   Convert slabs, geodes, shells, just about anything, to beautiful saleable items simply by adding gold, silver, copper nickel, or other metals. Running time: 60 minutes VT-14 $39.95

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Watch Battery Basics- 10 minute video on how to sell & replace watch batteries.      Stock # BETAPE          $24.95

 

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