Rio’s Catalog in Motion – Day Two!

February 9, 2008

It is the second day of our class – Using Your Hydraulic Press! It was great…we got to use their new bracelet forming tools. As you can see there is a former for the body of the bracelet and a smaller one that bends the ends. The system works to shape bracelets that have an […]

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Tucson – February 4th – Rio’s Catalog In Motion

February 6, 2008

Not much about the Gem Show today…I am taking a class with Rio Grande’s Catalog In Motion… learning to use Bonny Doon’s 20 ton Hydraulic Press!This was a great class and well worth every penny! I think the coolest thing was that it was taught by David Reynolds, the man who personally welds and assembles […]

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Tucson Gem Show – Feb.3, 2008

February 4, 2008

Riverpark Hotel – Today we backtracked a little, Jennifer (my very talented roommate – check out her enamel & goldsmithing skills at: http://www.jenniferfriedmanstudio.com/ ) needed to exchange some star sapphire and star ruby she had purchased. It really reinforced the need to have basic tools (at least a loupe and penlight) with you when looking […]

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February 2nd – GlobeX, Rapa River & Riverpark Shows

February 3, 2008

Photo: Rock Our World’s large crystal cathedrals. Globe X – This show is the craziest mix…gems, beads, pearls, crystal cathedrals, rugs, singing bowls, African Trade beads, Tibetan Silver and fossil creatures crawling across stone as tall as you are!! All of this is flowing from two stories of hotel suites out into the courtyard & […]

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Back To The Show Outside The Shows…

January 24, 2008

Tucson is full of “ART” you see it from the moment you land in the airport then in the murals along the streets and in the sculpture in the parks… the Tucson Pima Arts Council features these artists and gives you a heads up as to pieces to look for during your daily drive into […]

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The Mayor of Tucson Learns To Facet A Gem!

January 16, 2008

What Paris is to fashion, Tucson is to precious stone. Each Spring, the desert city transforms to an indescribable concentration of gems, exquisite jewelry and mineral treasures. Some 40 independent exhibitions take over the city in what is known among gem dealers worldwide simply as “Tucson.” Huge white show tents crowd every major open area. […]

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The Shows Outside the Show!

December 9, 2007
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2007 Tucson Gem Show – Again!

December 7, 2007

OK I just got my confirmation – I can hardly wait, I am so jazzed!!!! I am reposting my info about the 2007 show – this was my FIRST! I hope that you find some info that will be helpful in planning your visit to the TSG in 2008.2007 Tucson Gem Show – AGTA ShowI […]

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Charles Lewton-Brain: Maker, Innovator, Teacher

November 16, 2007

Charles Lewton-Brain studied and worked in Europe and North America. He lectures and publishes in a number of countries on his research into rapid methods of manipulating metal and it’s surface for artistic and manufacturing reasons. He has taught at the Alberta College of Art and Design since 1986 as well as writing, exhibiting and […]

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Be My Guest At The Tucson Gem Show…

November 3, 2007

Tucson hosts the largest Gem Show in the Western US! But a lot of folks never get a chance to attend or are intimidated by the shear size of it. This is your opportunity to see and experience the show first hand…I will be attending the show and you are invited to be my guest… […]

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