My Favorite Jewelry Sanding Tip!

January 22, 2009

Credit Given: I learned this from my teacher, Brad Smith at Venice Community Adult School (soon to be Venice Skills Center)…the technique was further explained by my friend Ruth Shapiro (Artisan and Judaica Designer – http://growingupjewish.com ) at the 2008 Demo Day held by Metal Artists Society of So. Calif. (MASSC – http://www.massconline.com ). The […]

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Lark Book Call for Entries – 30 Minute Earrings

January 21, 2009

Just a little reminder about our 30-Minute Earrings call for artists (see below).  If you’ve already submitted a proposal, thanks so much!  If not, we hope you’ll consider doing so.  Thank you,  —   Gavin R. Young, Assistant  Editor  Lark Books  67 Broadway  Asheville, NC 28801 828.253.0467 Ext. 730 828.253.7952 Fax  www.larkbooks. com ———————————– Jewelry Design Challenge: […]

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2009 GIA Education Catalog – Online NOW!

January 20, 2009

GIA’s 2009 Education Catalog Now Accessible Online Press Release   Posted: 01/16/09 16:31 RAPAPORT…  CARLSBAD: The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced today that the Institute’s 2009 Education Catalog is now available and has been entirely redesigned to better meet the needs of students. The catalog is also accessible online, making information about a GIA education […]

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Call For Entries – SNAG 40th Anniversary Apron

January 19, 2009

Call for Entries: There will be a limited edition shop apron created to help celebrate  SNAG’s 40th Anniversary. The aprons will go on sale at the 40th annual conference, in  Philadelphia on May 20, 2009. The 40th Anniversary Committee is holding a contest to find the artwork to grace this limited edition apron. The contest is open to any […]

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Call for Gallery Images: Mixed Metal Jewelry

January 19, 2009

Lark Books Call for Gallery Images  Mixed Metal Jewelry  by Mary Hettmansperger Entry deadline: March 16, 2009 Author Mary Hettmansperger’ s newest book, Mixed Metal Jewelry, will be interspersed with beautiful gallery images, and we hope you’ll submit images of your jewelry for consideration!  We’re looking for pieces that mix metals—silver, gold, copper, iron, bronze, […]

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Antique Jewelry University

January 19, 2009

Introducing AJU – Antique Jewelry University AJU is an on-line organization made up of scholars, educators, jewelry professionals and interested individuals from all over the world who share a passion for antique, estate and vintage jewels. Our goal is to make available to the public, and professionals alike, an ever expanding repository of information, useful […]

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How To Get Your Product On A Shopping Network

January 19, 2009

http://askfsb.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2009/01/04/how-to-get-your-product-on-qvc/ This info comes from CNNMoney’s Small Business Ask & Answer: Mona Kahn, Salt Lake City asked: I am a jewelry designer and I want to present my merchandise to a larger audience. How do I get my products on ShopNBC, QVC or similar outlets? By Christina Crapanzano, CNNMoney.com contributing writer answers: The application process […]

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Bench Magazine is Going GREEN!

January 19, 2009

Bench Magazine is Going GREEN! Bench Magazine has always been printed on Recycled Paper. However, even recycled paper consumes enormous amounts of electricity and water in its production. Plus it uses up valuable landfills just like ordinary paper. In addition, large amounts of diesel and gasoline fuels are wasted shipping the magazine across the country […]

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Bench Magazine – Complete Set – ALL 30 Issues!

January 19, 2009

Last Chance to Order the Complete Set of Bench Magazine. The Magazine Written BY Bench Jewelers For Bench Jewelers. Issues contain articles on Custom Jewelry Making, Stone Setting, Laser Welding, CAD, Jewelry Repairs, Bench Tips, and More. They show you step by step how to improve the quality of your work and make your life […]

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Ganoksin Orchid Winter Raffle is officially here!

January 19, 2009

Ganoksin Orchid Winter Raffle is officially here! Total prize package is $ 18,467.95 http://www.userblogs.ganoksin.com/events/raffle-09.htm Win the tools and equipment you really want! The Orchid 2009 Raffle is officially here! 2009 Orchid Raffle Prizes are outstanding! Yippee! – Total prize package is $18,467.95 This year the prize list is incredible! Some wonderful Sponsors have contacted us […]

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