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Goldsmith welding with a blowtorch
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Goldsmith heats a golden diamond ring to be molded for a stone setting.
A blowtorch is ideal for heating and also for small meltings.
Controlled by a footpedal, the torch sucks air directly from the atmosphere, so no oxygen bottles are needed.
Master goldsmith David Bendecon has a goldsmith's shop in the 19th century artisan’s residence in Jyväskylä, Toivola old courtyard.
Video and sound recording: Leena Ahonen
Photographer: Leena Ahonen
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