Getting Ready For More Cabs


The above photo shows the next batch of slabs that I have already trimed with my trim saw. This will be the next batch of cabochons. I can't wait!
Posted on Sunday, July 19, 2009 by Marty Andersen and filed under , | 0 Comments »

I've started cabbing again

After quite some time, I now have my studio set up again so that I can do some cabbing. I have hundreds of pounds of gemstone material that I have purchased over the years from the Tucson Gem Show. I can't wait to start heavy production. I prefer low dome cabochons as they are distinctly different than the common machine made cabochons. You can purchase some of my cabs at my Artfire studio. Here is an example of some of my work:
Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 by Marty Andersen and filed under | 0 Comments »

Russian Filigree made using Argentium® Sterling Silver


Here are a couple of examples of some simple hand crafted Russian Filigree I did using Argentium® Sterling Silver. I made them about a year ago and there still bright and shiny without having to polish them again. The high tarnish resistance is great for hard to polish work like this!

If you would like to have a custom pendant made, email me a sketch and maybe we can get one made for you.
Posted on Friday, July 10, 2009 by Marty Andersen and filed under | 0 Comments »

Where to buy Jewelry / Jewelers Supplies

Here is a list of some great companies I buy from or have purchased from in the past:

Alpha Supply - www.alpha-supply.com
Contenti Jewelry Making Supplies - www.contenti.com
FDJ Tool - www.fdjtool.com
FindingKing - www.findingking.com
G&S Metals - www.gsgold.com
Hoover & Strong - www.hooverandstrong.com
Indian Jewelers Supply Co - www.ijsinc.com
Jewelers Toy Store - www.jewelerstoystore.com
Kingsley North - www.kingsleynorth.com
Metalliferous - www.metalliferous.com
Online Metal Store - www.onlinemetals.com
Rio Grande Jewelry Making Supplies - www.riogrande.com
SFJS Online - Santa Fe Jewelers Supply - www.sfjssantafe.com
Southeastern Findings - www.southeasternfindings.com
Stuller - www.stuller.com
Wire-Sculpture.com - wire-sculpture.com

If you would like to add some other great suppliers that I have not listed, please email me.

Other great suppliers so far:
Posted on Friday, July 10, 2009 by Marty Andersen and filed under | 0 Comments »

New Tool For Artisans


ArtFire
$12 Monthly
No Fees for Sales
Sell Unlimited Items
Make Your Own Categories
Full Community Interaction
Up to 10 Pictures Per Product
Prefered Placement in Searches
Shop Banner
Forums
Custom
Google Analytics
Global Shipping Profiles
Social Media Promotion Tool
Social Media Resource Library
Real Time Statistics
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Categories Displayed Randomly
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View Prices in Any Currency
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Kudos
Guilds
Artisan Councils
Artisan Profile with Photo
Market Hub
Site Participation Rewards (Artifacts)
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Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 by Marty Andersen and filed under | 0 Comments »