"Hi Louise,
I am so excited to have met you in Toronto.
Your work is fabulous!
Billie"
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 Black Rhodium PlatingI use liver of sulphur to turn my silver jewelry black (gunmetal gray really) while not affecting the gold settings. Many people have come… Started by Alison B. Antelman |
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Aug 1, 2012 Reply by Angelina Ciulik |
 Lower Cost investment optionsHey Folks, Due to the obscene shipping cost of casting investment, I'm considering trying to mix up my own using a recipe similar to our sc… Started by Sean Macmillan |
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Mar 31, 2012 Reply by Jim Binnion |
 I need help removing silver from a depression in iron.I have this new shot plate from Indian Jewelers Supply. I think it's made of iron. I was very enthusiastic about making little patterned… Started by Catherine Witherell |
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Dec 1, 2011 Reply by Catherine Witherell |
 Investment RemovalAny tips for removing investment residues post-casting? I have just cast a large torus form which is hollow and has only small openings. Th… Started by The Justified Sinner |
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Nov 30, 2011 Reply by The Justified Sinner |
 Smith Little Torch hose failureHi, Two sets of my little torch hoses have developed perforations their whole length. Both the oxygen and the LPG. Oddly enough their custo… Started by Warren and Robbin |
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Nov 30, 2011 Reply by Alison B. Antelman |
Falconry BellsI want to make two small falconry bells in silver as a part of a larger piece that I'm working on and I want them to ring, as real falconry… Started by The Justified Sinner |
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Sep 13, 2011 Reply by The Justified Sinner |
 Epoxy Resins vs Low/No Fire EnamelsI'm working on a new collection of jewelry inspired by my recent trip to Brazil. I want to add color to plastic and wood components which m… Started by Michelle Pajak-Reynolds |
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Sep 13, 2011 Reply by Brigitte Martin |
 Resin question....Hello fellow artisans. I have a question for those of you who have worked with resin. I work with cast paper, my forms are hollow and I nee… Started by Sally Hayden Gilmore |
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Aug 25, 2011 Reply by Sally Hayden Gilmore |
 Casting Company Help!Help! I have a couple bands that I need to have cast in gold, I usually use Maine Precious Metal Casting but am having trouble contacting a… Started by Laura Wood |
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Aug 18, 2011 Reply by Laura Wood |
 Blackening PlatinumI am trying to find out how I can blacken Platinum. Something similar to Liver of Sulfur on silver. Something more permanent would be bette… Started by Shana Kroiz |
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Jun 1, 2011 Reply by Jim Binnion |
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition...
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.
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Harriete Estel Berman posted a status"The momentum of the lecture grows to 9,500 views. Are you part of the GOOD, the BAD, or the UGLY? You decide? http://ning.it/Z3KpCv"
Jennifer Dewey left a comment for John Lunn"Just got tickets for myself and another friend for the concert... we'll be on the dance floor, too! Can't wait to see Santana live... more excited for the extra-curriculars, than the jewelry show itself... YAY! The roller…"
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist. Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!See More
Jennifer Dewey left a comment for John Lunn"Regardless of concert, we could meet Saturday morning and walk into show together... I do want to show you the extra chasing tools at some point (hope I remember to pack them - note to self), in case you want any of them :) Here's my cell…"
John Lunn left a comment for Jennifer Dewey"Im doing the standing room only on the dance floor at Santana. I stand all day at my work bench so standing through a concert is no biggie for me.
Otherwise, after the show or the next morning we could have breakfast and head into the jewelry…"
Rebecca Rose commented on Rebecca Rose's group Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately"Hi Steve welcome to the group! Been sifting through the SNAG conference pictures and info to compile entries for this week, for those who didn't have the chance to attend -in the meantime, thanks for your patience. I'd love to hear your…"
Jennifer Dewey left a comment for John Lunn"So glad you'll be able to buzz through show... it is HUGE, I hear, so probably difficult to meet up there.
I was thinking about seeing Santana... maybe I'll bite the bullet and we could meet up there. What section are your…"
Harriete Estel Berman posted a status"Alison Lee of CraftCast boldly opened the conversation in a passionate dialog about the BAD & UGLY in the craft world http://ning.it/12yq5FT"
Peggy Potts commented on Peggy Potts's photo
No Place Like Home Brooch
"Thanks, Vickie! I really need to get some images of my newer work loaded :-) How was the SNAG conference? From what I've seen posted, it looks like it was a lot of fun!"
John Lunn left a comment for Jennifer Dewey"Looks like Rio will supply me with a magic ticket to get into the show. I guess I missed their offering it to me a month ago.
I'll be arriving on Friday afternoon and going to a Santana concert that evening at one of the Mandalay Casino…"
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Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
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