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[...] . It was great to meet and talk to the other artists, symposium attendees, and personnel from Rio Grande. I made connections with people who are helping me push my work in new directions. I was able [...]

[...] about just a few examples of our products that have earned 5-star reviews over time. Bur-Life Rio Grande’s stick Bur-Life tool lubricant, creates a protective coating that works like ball [...]

[...] connections are typically the easiest way to connect this metal to itself and other materials. Rio Grande's Anodizing Kit When I created the niobium bracelet above, I wanted to control the color and [...]

[...] and make a great impression on your customers! Imagine your logo in one of these many colors! Rio Grande offers lots of options for personalizing your packaging. [...]

[...] 've selected your rolling mill (or even if you've had one for years) this post includes some great rolling mill tips; from [...]

[...] Bonny Doon pattern plate in a rolling mill; note the gorgeous texture of the metal as it comes out from between the rollers! After [...]

[...] . Although soft and easy to shape, it will hold its form. Niobium can easily be rolled in a rolling mill with pattern plates, manipulated in a Bonny Doon hydraulic press, or simply forged with a [...]

[...] What are the pros and cons of running your jewelry business from home? Marlene Richey is the person to ask. She ran her own home-based jewelry design business for more than 30 [...]

[...] a daunting proposition. But it doesn’t have to be. In today's post, Jewelry business maven Marlene Richey breaks down the process and offers a template that'll get you started on your plan. The post [...]

[...] Today, on The Studio, Marlene Richey introduces part one of a larger series about how to get your jewelry in the spotlight by [...]

[...] Lora, who made this little airstream trailer, is a veteran show exhibitor. She connected with Marlene Richey at one show and thereafter sold her work in Marlene's Portland, Maine gallery. As you're [...]

[...] Today’s “Influencers in Jewelry Design" post continues a series by Marlene Richey that celebrates the most influential and [...]

[...] Today's "Influencers in Jewelry Design" post is the second in a series that celebrates the most influential and important [...]

[...] world who have had the greatest impact on you as a jewelry artist! The post Influencers in Jewelry Design, Part One: Invitation to a Conversation appeared first on The STUDIO. [...]

[...] to follow through and execute their design, the Saul Bell Design Award honors excellence in jewelry design and in the technical bench skills required to realize an exemplary design. Find out a little [...]

[...] of a year of creation, submission, and deliberation. Here are the spectacular winners: Gold/Platinum Category Left to right: "Nautilus Ring" by Igor Salnikov, First Place; "Surrender& [...]

[...] Annie (also known as Andrea) Koenig won second place in the gold/platinum category of the 2014 Saul Bell Design Award competition. She documented her artistic journey, from [...]

[...] Annie (also known as Andrea) Koenig won second place in the gold/platinum category in the 2014 Saul Bell Design Award competition. She documented her artistic journey, from [...]

[...] Annie (also known as Andrea) Koenig won second place in the gold/platinum category in the 2014 Saul Bell Design Award competition. She documented her artistic journey, from [...]

[...] to see in-depth spotlights on ALL our winners! The post Saul Bell Design Award Winners, Valerie Jo Coulson and Bruce Hartman: The Stories Behind the Artists appeared first on The STUDIO. [...]

[...] they both discovered the foundation of their passion for jewelry at the ripe old age of 10! Valerie Jo Coulson has been a voracious consumer of classical art, literature, and music since childhood. [...]

[...] ." Silver/Argentium® Silver Category Left to right: "The Cynosure II" by Valerie Jo Coulson, First Place; "Carnelian Wave Pendant" by Bruce Hartman, Second Place. Valerie Jo [...]

[...] , and music since childhood. These passions are perfectly reflected in her winning piece. Bruce Hartman admired gemstones from afar during his childhood…until that one day, all grown up, he delved [...]

[...] spotlights on ALL our winners! The post Saul Bell Design Award Winners, Valerie Jo Coulson and Bruce Hartman: The Stories Behind the Artists appeared first on The STUDIO. [...]

[...] Cynosure II" by Valerie Jo Coulson, First Place; "Carnelian Wave Pendant" by Bruce Hartman, Second Place. Valerie Jo Coulson of Pequea, Pennsylvania has this to say about her gorgeous [...]

[...] May 18, 2014, marked two very special events: the 14th annual Saul Bell Design Award celebration dinner and the opening night dinner of the 28th annual Santa Fe Symposium®. [...]

[...] The Call for Entries for the 2015 Saul Bell Design Award competition is out! This year we want to know: What is design to you? Join us on The [...]

[...] Anderson and Anna Mazon were winners in the Metal Clay category of the of the 2014 Saul Bell Design Award and I recently had the good fortune of getting to know each of them a bit better. Read on [...]

[...] The winners of the 2014 Saul Bell Design Award were announced on Sunday night at an awards ceremony and dinner here in Albuquerque, New [...]

All things being equal, people want to do business with their friends. All things being not quite so equal, people STILL want to do business with thei [...]

Merchandising your work is the art of selling your product to the public (or to a retail store/gallery) in a way that creates interest and encourages [...]

These are some of my favorite customer service quotes. Here's another favorite, which I have above my desk and read and reread often: A customer is [...]

[...] you to be security-savvy and take precautions to protect yourself and your work. The post Business Know-How with Marlene Richey: Security—Simple Tips to Keep Your Work (and Yourself!) Safe appeared [...]

[...] bench pin system, to learn how to create perfectly matched multiples to use in your jewelry designs. Photo Basics for Jewelry Artists Work with professional photographer Jim Lawson to learn how [...]

[...] pearl caps and epoxy. With this method, you can use components to create a wide range of jewelry designs from earrings to bracelets to necklaces. The post Video How-To with Mark Nelson: Another Way [...]

[...] and gives you the information you need to dive in and get etching! The post Etching Your Jewelry Designs: Comparing Chemical and Electro-Etching appeared first on The STUDIO. [...]