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Charm School 101: The Urban Charm Guide to Understanding Decorative & Durable Types of Metal Finishes and their uses Powder Coating: A durable finishing process where a dry powder is applied electrostatically and cured under heat to form a protective layer on metal surfaces. Cerakote: A specialized ceramic-based finish providing excellent resistance to abrasion, corrosion, and chemicals, often used for firearms and automotive parts. Anodizing: A process that enhances the corrosion resistance of aluminum by creating an oxide layer through an electrolytic process. Metal Plating: Various types such as chrome plating, nickel plating, zinc plating, etc., to provide aesthetic appeal...

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Jewelry 101: The Urban Charm Guide to Exploring the Artistry: 2D vs. 3D Modeling and Sculpting in Jewelry Design In the dynamic realm of jewelry design, artists harness various techniques to bring their creative visions to life. Three prominent methods employed in the industry are 2D modeling, 3D sculpting or printing and CAD rendering. Each approach possesses unique attributes, influencing the design process and final outcomes. 2D MODELING: Traditionally, jewelry designers have relied on 2D modeling to sketch and conceptualize their ideas. Pencil and paper, or digital tools like graphic tablets, allow for the creation of intricate designs with precision...

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Lani Harmony. Them and their team share their story with us below: The Urban Charm Inc. started in a converted kitchen workshop with a vision to create custom jewelry for designers and small businesses. With a budget of $500 to invest in the business; owner, Lani Harmony, acquired her first client in 2014. Fast forward to 2021, we have expanded into designing fashion jewelry collections, engagement rings, wedding bands, prototyping, polishing & plating, small-batch manufacturing and offering consulting and marketing services in the jewelry industry. We source fair trade gemstones, precious metals, diamonds...

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  We had the good fortune of connecting with Lani Harmony and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Lani, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?As far as my creative career goes; well let’s just say that it pursued me. About 6 years ago I was stuck in life. I knew I needed to advance in my career but there wasn’t an opportunity for that with the company I was with. I had also missed so much of my son’s life that I wanted to make time to be with him. This meant I would have to start...

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A Guide to Cleaning Jewelry and Caring for Gemstones and Diamonds DIAMONDS: With a soft bristle brush, gentle scrub the diamond with a mixture of warm water and mild soap to get rid of the grease buildup. This method will also bring back the shine with an ammonia based cleaner. An alternative for a milder non-ammonia cleaner is leaving the diamond overnight in a glass of club soda to restore the shine.  GOLD Mix 1 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid and 1 cup of warm water to bring back the luster of gold, add ½ teaspoon of ammonia if needed. Simply...

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