http://jewelryartists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#3c593ad3-41f9-42a2-8a7b-474dfb250fcf Hi, Qatana: That's a good tip, I'll look into it. Thank you. Kurt Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:30:54 GMT http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#3c593ad3-41f9-42a2-8a7b-474dfb250fcf Kurt 2009-02-23T09:30:54Z http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#de44b124-c2cf-4673-9088-0a58a7811570 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. Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:30:57 GMT http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#de44b124-c2cf-4673-9088-0a58a7811570 Qatana 2009-02-22T15:30:57Z http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#8c9e88c4-3067-4caf-ac31-77d2db82aa0e 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 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:49:26 GMT http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#8c9e88c4-3067-4caf-ac31-77d2db82aa0e Kurt 2009-02-21T04:49:26Z http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#23ba3c41-fa1c-43bd-8861-ba0537cf1e29 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. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:49:58 GMT http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#23ba3c41-fa1c-43bd-8861-ba0537cf1e29 Kim 2009-02-19T03:49:58Z http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#cde12b41-d43a-434f-8b2c-4bd3e32e2e7b Would you consider stainless steel wedding rings? Here's a Celtic sample of my work... http://ou8nrtist2.deviantart.com/art/Stainless-Steel-Rings-69692870 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:36:50 GMT http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#cde12b41-d43a-434f-8b2c-4bd3e32e2e7b Stephen 2009-02-06T00:36:50Z http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#cba74321-b0b6-467f-a2cc-2679b49caf3b 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 ~ Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:48:10 GMT http://JewelryArtists.tribe.net/thread/f87a25c4-7c6d-4e48-93ce-91ac09f32692#cba74321-b0b6-467f-a2cc-2679b49caf3b Frinj 2009-02-05T01:48:10Z