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Is looking for the direct contact names at Indiana Univ. of PA and Edinboro Univ. of PA ~ MFA Jewelry programs or dept chairs. Tnx Nov 26

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Is looking for the direct contact names at Indiana Univ. of PA and Edinboro Univ. of PA ~ MFA Jewelry programs or dept chairs. Tnx

November 26

Brigitte Martin commented on Paul Bierker's blog post 'I think I need an Exorcist...'

I second the 2Roses. This doesn't have to be mutually exclusive, especially when one side is paying most of the bills. My humble suggestion would be to get more involved in and with the creative community you like :-) and then more opportunities w...

November 25

2Roses commented on Paul Bierker's blog post 'I think I need an Exorcist...'

When faced with a choice between two paths... take both.

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November 25

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November 5

Creative Glassworks, Inc. commented on Paul Bierker's blog post 'Where do I go from here.....'

Love the dumpster.

November 3

Paul Bierker commented on Paul Bierker's blog post 'Where do I go from here.....'

Good point... I just don't see a handshake very soon- Thanks!

November 3

2Roses commented on Paul Bierker's blog post 'Where do I go from here.....'

If nuclear proliferation was a valid concept then, it is a valid concept now. The only thing that has changed is who the flags represent. Substitute India and Pakistan and you're back in business. Interestingly enough the threat of nuclear war is ...

November 3

Paul Bierker commented on Paul Bierker's blog post 'Where do I go from here.....'

Great Idea Thanks Linda! Maybe we can fill it with "Clean" Coal

November 3

Linda Lankford commented on Paul Bierker's blog post 'Where do I go from here.....'

I say you had a great project going there! As far as current upfront issues, I would choose something environmental. Oil guzzeling cars vs. Hybrids. Wind power vs Electric. Solar vs Electric. Perfect for the dumpster, Waste vs Recycling. Consumpti...

November 3

Paul Bierker commented on Paul Bierker's blog post 'Where do I go from here.....'

Too Cool Thanks! Great Idea...

November 3

Pat Buffum commented on Paul Bierker's blog post 'Where do I go from here.....'

My thoughts - very cool idea in the beginning! Of course there are always political issues that create opposing views like "healthcare reform." Also, I kind of find myself full of opposing views when I take on new creative projects - maybe there i...

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Where do I go from here.....

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Paul Michael Design

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Contract Designer and manufacturing consultant- Specialize in one of a kind jewelry objects and CAD/CAM product development.

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I think I need an Exorcist...

As a formerly trained artist/craftsman I sort of sold my soul to seek a living in the commercial realm of jewelry manufacturing- It is an awesome industry filled with talent, genius and a large number of dirt bags to say the least.

I feel blessed as I have always been allowed to express my opinions on purity in design, conceptual constructivism and "real" high craft craftsmanship.

Just the other day I engaged in a pretty benign conversation on another board focused on the retail jeweler indust… Continue

Posted on November 25, 2009 at 12:13am — 2 Comments

Where do I go from here.....

So When I was in college in the 80's I started this piece. It was my commentary on politics and nuclear proliferation. We where at odds with the soviets and there where enough missiles on the planet to destroy our orb of life a hundred times over-

Inspired by what I think was one of the best educators in the craft world at Buffalo State College- I sought to create a piece that was not only massive but had a sort of political tongue in cheek message. (Thanks Steve) I created an 8 finger summit r… Continue

Posted on November 2, 2009 at 6:11pm — 7 Comments

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At 12:22pm on October 20, 2009, Brian Ferrell said…: Thanks for the comment, and stopping in at Luke and Eloy.

At 6:11pm on September 28, 2009, Brigitte Martin said…: Paul - Just saw your message.....you need to get out more often :-)) If you have some time, come by my gallery sometime, ok ?
Brigitte

.....Staring into my LCD all Day again... Still Looking for studio mates in Pittsburgh

At 4:09pm on September 6, 2009, Glen S. Gardner said…: Hi Paul,
You might find the company I work for very interesting. 3D stl direct into metal. Check out: . The standard print media is not the ideal material for skinware, but they are experimenting with a Palladium /Silver brew. Anyway, the company is in the "hood" and they are doing some amazing things for people with computer modeling skills. is the decorative arts unit.
-G

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