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Photo of my studio wall and part of my bench and workspace

I'm a small "s" southerner living in the desert southwest, working, teaching and making art as much as possible.

Gallery

  • 24g fine silver woven chain Woven Chain 24g
  • Sterling and fine silver pendant with 24K kum boo and set with Owyhee Jasper "Desert Dawn" Pendant
  • Sterling silver pendant set with Limoges enamel and decorated with semi-precious beads "Night" Enamel Pendant

"We all live downstream."

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Articles

Sheet gauge chart for determining metal gauge from oz designations.
Tips and Tricks

Gauge conversion chart

For those of us who buy our copper and brass in large quantities from commercial metals companies, you may have encountered an odd way they measure thickness for our metal.… Read More

How to make an economical rotating soldering surface: soldering board and lazy susan hardward
DIY, Tips and Tricks

How to make an economical rotating soldering tray

As you may be aware, traditional soldering pans are wonderful but quite pricey ($50-60.00 for a large pan). I own one and can’t imagine working without it but they may… Read More

Sanding conversion chart between grit, mesh and micron
Tips and Tricks

Sanding grits conversion chart

Here’s a handy little chart I came across while helping a student figure out what micron sanding papers they had. I’ve always worked with regular wet/dry sanding paper so I’ve… Read More

Tech Text- A compilation of SNAG technical articles from 1975- 2010
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Great book most metalsmiths probably don’t know about

I have to preface this article with a BIG thanks to Teri Jo Kinnison who alerted me to this book. “Tech Text” comprises a collection of technical articles which originally… Read More

I take strange photos and post them here. Sometimes they are even about metals.
"I know. It’s all wrong. By rights we shouldn’ "I know. It’s all wrong. By rights we shouldn’t even be here. But we are. It’s like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger they were. And sometimes you didn’t want to know the end. Because how could the end be happy? How could the world go back to the way it was when so much bad had happened? But in the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer. Those were the stories that stayed with you. That meant something, even if you were too small to understand why. But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand. I know now. Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back, only they didn’t. They kept going, because they were holding on to something." "What are we holding on to, Sam?" "That there’s some good in this world, Mr Frodo. And it’s worth fighting for."* Vote. Our democracy is worth fighting for. Seen on a shuffle through #funkyoldtempe #vote #vote2020 #bidenharris2020 *LOTR- Return of the King, J.R.R. Tolkein.
Seen on a morning shuffle through #funkyoldtempe. Seen on a morning shuffle through #funkyoldtempe. Couldn't agree more. #vote #georgeorwell #votehimout #democracy
Alley art in #funkyoldtempe. Seen on one of my mor Alley art in #funkyoldtempe. Seen on one of my morning shuffles. #alleyart #Tempe #pidgeons #rockdoveart
Said a heartbroken goodbye to this big boy today. Said a heartbroken goodbye to this big boy today. Farewell sweet Oscar. You were our gentle giant for 11 wonderful years. #rainbowbridge #pets #doglove #Germanshepherd #poundpuppy #furbaby
My work from home boss. This bed is beside my desk My work from home boss. This bed is beside my desk so he can keep an eye on me during work hours. #cat #catboss #jobsecurity #workfromhome
Midday lunch walk #funkyoldtempe #workfromhome #y Midday lunch walk #funkyoldtempe #workfromhome #yardart #covid_19 #coronavirus #socialdistancing
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Hand-made one-of-a-kind and limited edition art jewelry in gold, silver, stones and enamels.

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  • How to make an economical rotating soldering tray
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