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Oct 10, 2020 1 hr 5 min

How Frames Are Made in Japan

from Eyetrepreneur Hosted by Perry Brill

You will learn: --Difference between Chinese and Japanese acetate --How frames are polished --How to determine if a frame is good quality --How Asian fit frames are made --The manufacturing steps --Why frames cost so much to make --How to design your own collection --What made in Japan means --The different types of equipment used Guest: Christopher Esposito In This Episode: [2:44] Guest Introduction. [9:17] Workshop tour. [11:38] Acetate production. [28:34] The design software they use. [38:26] Average frame price. [39:08] Japanese hinges. [44:34] Japan's process vs China vs Europe. Resources: ethnicityeyewear.com say-oh.com Perry's e-book: eyerockit.com/ebook Connect With Us On Social Media! Facebook Instagram YouTube Join our Facebook Group Text our 24/7 Eyetrepreneur HOTLINE at 913-660-2855. Ask us anything medical, business, or just vent to us.

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Frames are laborious and hard to make. There are not little robots cranking them out. It still takes a lot of hand work. Learn how frames are made from the Japanese frame making expert Christopher Esposito who lives in Niigata, Japan.

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