International State of Practice
with special guest Stuart Grice

Join us for a conversation with a metallurgist and alloy extraordinaire Stewart Grice, VP of the Mill Division at Hoover and Strong.

This session will be entirely Q&A, and your opportunity to pick the brain of an absolute genius regarding all things metal!

With degrees in Physics, Materials Science, and a Master's in Metallurgy & Materials, Stewart will provide fascinating insights into the metals most often used in our classrooms and professional jewelry studios. Explore metal behavior from the peculiarities of working with base metals like copper, brass and bronze, to the joys and pitfalls of working with fine metals such as silver and gold. With 35 years of experience in the jewelry industry (with emphasis on alloy, product and process development, technical support and process troubleshooting, production management, and responsible sourcing) Stewart is eager to share his expertise with you in this installment of International State of Practice. 

Use this session to clarify rumors, debunk myths, and generally demystify that material metalsmiths love to melt, hammer, solder, and and saw.