Tribe.net. Local Connections Kurt http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#3c593ad3-41f9-42a2-8a7b-474dfb250fcf 2009-02-23T09:30:54Z 2009-02-23T09:30:54Z

Hi, Qatana: That's a good tip, I'll look into it. Thank you. Kurt

Kurt 2009-02-23T09:30:54Z Qatana http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#de44b124-c2cf-4673-9088-0a58a7811570 2009-02-22T15:30:57Z 2009-02-22T15:30:57Z

The best way to get cheap shop time is take an applicable class at the nearest Community College that offers a) the equipment you need and b) unstructured "lab' time in the studio. I know several successful designers who operated out of the jewelry studios at various schools until they got real studio space.

Qatana 2009-02-22T15:30:57Z Kurt http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#8c9e88c4-3067-4caf-ac31-77d2db82aa0e 2009-02-21T04:49:26Z 2009-02-21T04:49:26Z

Hi, Kim: Do you know of any place in west or central Contra Costa County that might allow me some shop time? I'm tired of working on my kitchen table, out in the garage, on the temporary work bench, etc. I'd like to be able to cut and polish stones and have access to a soldering bench. Kurt

Kurt 2009-02-21T04:49:26Z Kim http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#23ba3c41-fa1c-43bd-8861-ba0537cf1e29 2009-02-19T03:49:58Z 2009-02-19T03:49:58Z

Hi... Im in SF Bay Area, Im a jewelery artist and so is my Dad. He is one of the best in the country and has had work in JCK and other books, he loves doing custom work and especially creative and not run of the mill type work, if you want more info you can contact me directly and I can tell you more.

Kim 2009-02-19T03:49:58Z Stephen http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#cde12b41-d43a-434f-8b2c-4bd3e32e2e7b 2009-02-06T00:36:50Z 2009-02-06T00:36:50Z

Would you consider stainless steel wedding rings? Here's a Celtic sample of my work... http://ou8nrtist2.deviantart.com/art/Stainless-Steel-Rings-69692870

Stephen 2009-02-06T00:36:50Z Frinj http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#cba74321-b0b6-467f-a2cc-2679b49caf3b 2009-02-05T01:48:10Z 2009-02-05T01:48:10Z

I want to get custom made rings in gold or platinum, including a gemstone engagement ring and wedding bands. I particularly like the style of James Meyer. Howeer, I'd prefer supporting a local artist, if anyone has the skills and does this kind of thing. If you do this, or know some one who does, let me know. Thanks, ~ frinj ~

Frinj 2009-02-05T01:48:10Z