Technique Tuesday: Making Balled Wire Headpins

October 7, 2009

So many Jewelry making elements start with that tiny wire with something at the end that keeps things from falling off – the headpin I personally feel there is nothing richer looking than a charm style bracelet chock full of gems on fat balled up headpins. Or those “orbit” style earrings with a focal and […]

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The French Blue- trailer for the book by Richard W. Wise

October 7, 2009
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The French Blue by Richard W. Wise

October 7, 2009

The French Blue By Richard W. Wise The French Blue is being promoted as the back story of the Hope diamond…but this book is so much more! Through the telling of the life of Jean Baptiste Tavernier, Richard Wise gives us a glimpse into life in the 17th century. Sure, Wise covers the nobility that […]

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Technique: Microfold Texture with Jack Berry

September 30, 2009

After researching this post I decided that this will be a weekly feature! So here is your very first…Technique Tuesday! Yes you can learn new techniques on your own – but – when it demands the use of expensive equipment or tools I would highly recommend that you take a workshop first. Not just because […]

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Donors Choose: What Does a Charity Site Have to do with Rocks and Gems?

September 23, 2009

…it has everything to do with the future…with instilling in school kids an interest in Rocks, Gems and the World around them. When I am thinking about charitable giving I always try to tie it in to the fields that interest me. Jewelry as an “Arts Program” is being cut from most school curriculums – […]

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Bonhams Offers Rare Tyrannosaurus rex Skeleton…

August 25, 2009

Rare Tyrannosaurus rex Skeleton to be Offered on October 3 at The Venetian® in Las Vegas http://www.bonhams.com/natural T. Rex known as “Samson” on the Auction Block One of the largest known Tyrannosaurus rex specimens ever discovered will be offered by international auctioneers Bonhams & Butterfields on Saturday, October 3, 2009 during the company’s first Natural […]

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New to Mineral Collecting? Trinity Sells and Educates!

August 19, 2009

Keith over at Trinity Mineral Co. is quickly becoming my favorite mineral dealer. Not because his assortment is better or deeper than any other dealer but because he takes a minute to educate. A good example would be the current auction offering. ———————- Starting a new theme auction on prismatic crystal shapes – ie, crystals […]

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2009 Sawdust Festival, Laguna Beach CA

August 6, 2009

Sawdust Art Festival 935 Laguna Canyon Rd.Laguna Beach, CA. 92651 Phone: 949.494.3030 Fax: 949.494.7390 Email: questions@sawdustartfestival.org The Sawdust Art Festival is truly a local event. All artists exhibiting in the festival are residents of Laguna Beach. Unlike some other non-profit organizations dedicated to the arts, the Sawdust Art Festival’s administration is made up of exhibiting […]

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2009 Sawdust: MerriJane Morrison Jewelry

August 6, 2009

MerriJane Morrison Jewelry phone. 949.436.1711 P.O. Box 9575 Laguna Beach California, 92651-9575 http://www.merrijanejewelry.com/ I create jewelry that reflects the beauty and elegance in nature. My designs are organic, modern, clean lined, original sterling silver castings accented byfaceted semi-precious nuggets giving each piece it’s own character. From the top the Signature Collection, Chinese Characters Collection and […]

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2009 Sawdust: Jason McQuaid, Art Glass

August 6, 2009

One really nice feature of the Sawdust Festival is that they don’t just show art on display – they show artists making art! Do not miss the glass blowing demo – it is awe inspiring…today the featured glass artist was Jason McQuaid… McQuaid Art Glass 2307 Laguna Canyon Road #9 Laguna Beach,CA 92651 Phone (949)497-8753 […]

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