Speaking Engagements

We deliver presentations throughout the year on a variety of topics. See the list below for past presentations and feel free to contact us for more information.

PAST

AGS Conclave Seattle
Monday, April 8th, 2019
Platinum Jewelry Casting in the 21st Century: Methods, Materials & Technology

SFA Oxford Platinum Lectures, Oxford University, England
Friday, May 10th, 2019
Casting a wider net: from aerospace technology to platinum jewelry

The Goldsmith’s Company Jewellery Materials Congress
Monday & Tuesday, July 8th & 9th, 2019
Platinum Jewellery Casting alloys: A comparative study of solidification behaviors.

Portland Jewelry Symposium
Sunday & Monday September 29th & 30th, 2019
Bench Jewelers Think Tank: A Roundtable Discussion on the Wear Characteristics of Platinum Jewelry
Panel of Experts: Casting for Success – Moderated by Teresa Trye

MJSA Expo New York
Monday, March 11th, 2019

Platinum Casting: Methods, Alloys, and the Role of Design
While platinum is certainly one of the more challenging jewelry metals to cast, it does not have to be difficult. This session will explore the inherent differences in casting behaviors for common platinum jewelry alloys, followed by best-practice advice for spruing, thermal processing, and the role of design. Learn how to achieve successful, consistently predictable castings.
Presented by Teresa Fryé, president, TechForm

Portland Jewelry Symposium 2018

Panel of Experts: Precious Metals Metallurgists
Moderated by Teresa Frye
Stewart Grice, Hoover & Strong
Dr. Shankar Aithal, Stuller, Inc.

Panel of Experts: Casting of 3D Printed Resins
Moderated by Kevin Abernathy
Eric Paul Marvets, John Paul’s Jewelers USA
James Binnion, James Binnion Metal Arts
Joel Meltzer, TechForm Casting