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About Dr. Ari Roark
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Expertise
Metalsmithing, Goldsmithing,Jewelry Making, Gemology,Metallurgy,Art Jewelry,Jewelry Appraising,Metal Mill Work,Jewelry Education,Group Projects Adaptable to Special Populations as well as ordinary groups,Ethnobotany,Metal Clays, International Jewellery Law,Trade Law,Rock hounding,Industrial Health and Safety Assessment and Education as it pertains to Jewelry Studios (of all sizes and manufacturing concerns relative to the Trade, Jewellery Trade Organisations,Objective US Jewelry School critical Analysis,Applied Anthropology,

Experience
More than 35 years experience in the Jewelry Industry, Juris doctorates, PhD's in Anthropology, Cultural History, Cultural Geography, Mining Locations Assessments, Industrial Health and Safety Inspector to the Jewelry Industry, Montessori Educator, Occupational Therapy, Natural Historian, Scholar of Jewelry Evolution, PhD in Creativity ( the analysis of the divergent genres of thought on the process and impetus of the essence of creativity as a state of being expressed tangibly),Extensive Fieldwork with populations of Traditional craftsmen worldwide, former Peace Corps volunteer, Former VISTA volunteer, Etc.

Organizations
too numerous to list

Publications
prefer not to answer for reasons related to plagiarism

Education/Credentials
PhD Anthropology( Applied(1), Cultural(2)Ethnobotany(1),PhD -Physics (Metallurgy 1)( Wave and Particle Dynamics 1),,JD,MD,MFA-Metals/Jewelry,,MFA-Printmaking, MFA-Sculpture, Extensive undergraduate degrees, extensive post doctoral work, Montessori Educator Certification (Primary and Secondary)..many, many Degrees, Grants, and Awards in my past as an Academic turned Jeweler, OSHA Certifications

Awards and Honors
too numerous to list including 3 Honorary Doctorates, Two Humanitarian Related Awards, and Service on Many Boards of Directors

   

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Silversmith course7/7/2009orlando cajamarca
  Q: I am moving to Orlando in the next few weeks and I would love to complete a course in ...
  A: Congratulations on your decision to move from UK to USA. The 3 Schools that I know in FL. Are very ...
Starting A Fire Assay Business7/5/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I am looking for some advice. I have knowledge and experience in the fire assay of gold, platinum, ...
  A: I do quite a bit of consulting in start-up businesses in the jewelry trade, so my information is ...
Silver losing its shine after soldering7/5/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I use silver solder paste to solder jump rings to the ends of chains. I finish by dipping the end of ...
  A: First of all ordinary paste solders are low temperature solders that contain tin and lead,and ...
sterling silver forks want to make bracelets7/2/2009orlando cajamarca
  Q: I have some sterling silver forks and would like to know how to melt them down or how I can make ...
  A: I assume you want to make a solid plate like bracelet, if so then you need the following, To start ...
european gold bracelet6/30/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I have a gold bracelet, it is european, my grandmother left me, it is marked with the # 750 can you ...
  A: What your grandmother left you is an 18 karat gold bracelet.18kt gold is 75% pure gold the balance ...
stamp on a pair of my diamond earings6/28/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I have a pair of diamond earings stamped with only PPC, yet on the back/fastner its stamped 1/20 14K ...
  A: It seems you have real gold filled earring backs at least. The" PPC" is the manufacturers mark and ...
Polishing metal after using liver of sulfur6/27/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I've used liver of sulfur for the first time. My chain and wire is a dark matte gray. Now, what is ...
  A: try sealing the oxidized parts with micro-crystalline wax,carnauba wax, or beeswax.then use a 3M ...
snap tite setting for loose stones6/27/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I followed your answer regarding the snap set and went to the suggested sources but no one seems to ...
  A: tell me what exactly it is you want and perhaps I can give you a better answer. I know one of the ...
wooden earrings6/26/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: i've recently began making wooden earrings and have NO IDEA what to use to seal them or protect ...
  A: If the wood is molding that fast it is too wet to use, place it in a hot car with the windows rolled ...
putting gemstones into pickling solution and supersonic6/25/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I am attaching gemstone beads using wire and torch and would like to know how you recommend ...
  A: The one thing I can say is set the emeralds last- they can't take heat, ultrasonics or ...
Gold plate6/24/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I purchased a lot of earrings at auction and they are listed as 14k E/R gold. Can you tell me what ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. The "E/R" stands for electroplated/rolled gold. That ...
Borax6/24/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I'm just learning: Can I us 20 mule team and does it need to be diluted or in power form! ANSWER: ...
  A: Lisa, The borax if applied properly is supposed to make "globs". You must pre- heat the crucible ...
repairing silver jewelry6/23/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I have Sterling silver bracelet with stress cracks on the band. Can I repair these with PMC silver ...
  A: PMC and art clay are fine silver they will not be as strong as the sterling , as it is an alloy ( ...
putting gemstones into pickling solution and supersonic6/23/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I am attaching gemstone beads using wire and torch and would like to know how you recommend ...
  A: First make the component then pickle then attach the gemstones by looping the wire, etc. That way ...
Borax6/21/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I'm just learning: Can I us 20 mule team and does it need to be diluted or in power form!
  A: Yes 20 mule team is ok, but better to buy pure borax from a jewelry supply house in cone form, or ...
silver leaf6/18/2009orlando cajamarca
  Q: I have learn how to use silver clay how can I use it to make a silver leaf with all the little ...
  A: The picture you sent is of a filigree work not silver clay work but is possible to make it out of ...
silver leaf6/18/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I have learn how to use silver clay how can I use it to make a silver leaf with all the little ...
  A: Either paint on clay slip and let it dry, then fire it or press the leaf into a sheet of the paper ...
a silver leaf6/17/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: ) I have learn how to use silver clay how can I use it to make agold/ silver leaf with all the ...
  A: First I want to advise you to learn actual silversmithing instead of metal clay jewelry making as ...
To Repair Gold Filled Jewelry?6/15/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I have an old gold filled jewelry that shows the brass(?) base metal on some parts due to its age. ...
  A: Yes have it plated,, tell them you want a heavy plating, with the same purity of gold ( unless ...
cutting thin metal6/14/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: Dr. Ari, I wondered if you could recommend a suitable type of metal-cutting scissors or light tin ...
  A: I would advise some Joyce Chen kitchen scissors- many seem to like them and they outlast the ...
How do you dry flowers after dipping them in resin?6/13/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I'm really excited to try dipping orchids in resin after reading some of your earlier answers. I ...
  A: hang up a sturdy line over a waxed paper, parchment or newsprint lined surface. Using bulldog ...
dental gold for rings6/13/2009orlando cajamarca
  Q: I am wanting to take a blend of 14 kt jewelery, yellow dental gold crowns, and a bit of 10 kt gold, ...
  A: it is not necessary to use a new crucible, dental gold has the same alloy as regular 14k yellow ...
To Repair Gold Filled Jewelry?6/12/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I have an old gold filled jewelry that shows the brass(?) base metal on some parts due to its age. ...
  A: Yes gold filled is 1/20th pure gold, gold plated is a mocro film of gold electrically bound to a ...
casting silver6/11/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I'm a miniature furniture maker and want to cast my own silver mounts. I don't want to spend to ...
  A: 100% is your potential success rate! Clean(smooth) the wax well, coat with alcohol as a ...
hallmark6/7/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I have a very unique custom made white gold, diamond ring, which i believe was made between 1960 and ...
  A: I thought I answered this already. It does in fact indicate 18 karat gold.You may want to remove ...
makers mark6/6/2009orlando cajamarca
  Q: who is the manufacturer of a 14k gold ring i own that has NG stamped inside the band i would like ...
  A: At one time in the USA was a Manufacturing Company from Nigeria that was selling their jewelry to ...
butane torches, soldering irons6/5/2009orlando cajamarca
  Q: I would like a professionals opinion on what type of equipment I should purchase. I am seeking to ...
  A: Not very sure about the question but I will answer to my best, 1- If melting over a kilo of silver I ...
My necklace/ ring6/5/2009orlando cajamarca
  Q: My boyfriend got me a herrinbone 36' or 24' gold necklace for X-mas. I thought it was real but as I ...
  A: To "dip" something in gold solution requires knowledge, practice and equipment. If the jewelry was ...
annealing6/5/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I am trying to make a pendant out of a piece of silver plated silverware...a fork/spoon handle and I ...
  A: Yes a firecoat is needed to anneal as silver is notorious for fire staining. All you need do is ...
gemstone bead attachment6/3/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I am a jewelry designer who creates pieces using gold wire and gemstone beads using wire wrapping ...
  A: Michelle, First nothing is too intricate for steam casting: if you can make the model, or master, ...
making beaded jewelry from roses6/1/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: Ari, My mother passed away recently and a frend of my sister made some necklaces for a few of my ...
  A: AH! people like that drive me insane! It is a commonly practised art. All you need is some gum ...
gemstone bead attachment5/31/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I am a jewelry designer who creates pieces using gold wire and gemstone beads using wire wrapping ...
  A: First let me answer the gemstone beadmost gemstone beads, particularly those sold through Fire ...
Silver metal reaction5/30/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: Some of my silver pieces (rings, coins, etc.) with a blue-black color (oxidation) were being kept ...
  A: Sounds like a zinc chloride reaction to me.This could be from a half-baked jewelry repair using a ...
chinese stirling silver5/30/2009orlando cajamarca
  Q: is this silver as good as the english silver or does this one turn you green
  A: This is a good question, Chinese silver is as good as silver from any Country but the process is ...
Pendant Markings5/30/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: I'm hoping you can help me identify some marks on the back of a pendant I just bought. It is round ...
  A: I would in fact like to see an image or drawing of the markings, sounds like exported to Britain ...
Sliver turning yellow, orange/brown and dark brown.5/30/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: Ari, I have a few questions about my jewelry turning colors. I have lots of jewelry for many ...
  A: Sorry about your dilemma! Sounds like you are doing two things rather incorrectly : Storage, and ...
antique wedding band5/27/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: My grandma gave me her aunts wedding band. On the inside there are several "stamps".ACC9, a crown, ...
  A: I can help but I will need a day or so to look up the marks- what you have that I am certain of is ...
Making a custom coin5/26/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: We are trying to do a custom coin for Cerro Gordo Mines. We have silver but the lead content ...
  A: Yes getting a mould made is cheaper than having your raw materials cast for you if you can melt ...
refining5/23/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: my company is manufacturing cnc make gold bangles and rings we are having lot of scrap in form of ...
  A: Though this question is very detailed I will try to help however i cannot answer it in the small ...
carats5/18/2009Dr. Ari Roark
  Q: Is there a difference between 18K and 18ct?
  A: Well its a common mistake that people make: 18 karat is the correct way to express the fineness of ...

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