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As many of you have heard, Jeffrey Herman passed unexpectedly on April 23.  Liz Johnson and Jeff's family appreciate the...
05/16/2023

As many of you have heard, Jeffrey Herman passed unexpectedly on April 23. Liz Johnson and Jeff's family appreciate the outpouring of support that Jeff's SAS community has extended to us. Jeff was a remarkable man whose talent, love, generosity and kindness touched so many.

His obituary can be found at Legacy.com.

01/10/2023

The extraordinary life of SAS Artisan Randy Stromsoe...

Artisans Cynthia Eid and Munya Upin at the Fuller!The Fuller Museum in Brockton, MA, invites you to the opening of Creat...
01/09/2023

Artisans Cynthia Eid and Munya Upin at the Fuller!

The Fuller Museum in Brockton, MA, invites you to the opening of Creative Alloys: The Boston Metals Scene, on January 28th from 1-3pm. This exciting group show highlights just 13 Boston area metalsmiths from the last 5 decades.

Artists are often part of creative ecosystems, working within a network of allies that inspire, educate, and support their careers. Creative Alloys: The Boston Metals Scene spotlights the vibrant metalsmithing and jewelry community that has ignited Boston over the past five decades. Organized in con...

You'll love this old Gorham video...
01/03/2023

You'll love this old Gorham video...

11/08/2022

The BEAUTIFUL work of SAS Artisan Robert Farrell...

View fullsize 'Crossing' Sterling silver, kiln-fired glass enamel on copper, nickel silver. Aprx. 18" long. Available. View fullsize 'Isolation, Winter' Sterling silver, kiln-fired glass enamel on copper. Aprox. 10" tall. Available. View fullsize 'Green Water Tower 21' Sterling silver, kiln-fired gl...

Reduce Muscle Fatigue and Maintain a Flat Surface by Using a Right-Angle GrinderI'm refinishing six sterling plates that...
06/21/2021

Reduce Muscle Fatigue and Maintain a Flat Surface by Using a Right-Angle Grinder

I'm refinishing six sterling plates that were heavily scratched. I also use this technique for removing monograms and I have found this is by far the most efficient way to maintain a flat surface as opposed to using buffs prior to a final finish. I purchase the 3" abrasive discs (350- to 3000-grit) and disc pads here: https://bit.ly/2Uggg5I. On the tray below I'm using a 2000-grit disc.

Spinning a half dollar shot cup...
02/04/2021

Spinning a half dollar shot cup...

Sterling silver or pewter giftware, trophies, and other luxury goods are handmade by two separate artisans. The first is the spinner. A metal disc is clamped...

Great video on electrotyping (also known as electroforming)...
01/27/2021

Great video on electrotyping (also known as electroforming)...

Ellenor Alcorn, associate curator in the Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, explains the nineteenth-cent...

11 common workshop dust collection mistakes. Though these methods are for a woodworking shop, you'll find helpful tips f...
01/10/2021

11 common workshop dust collection mistakes. Though these methods are for a woodworking shop, you'll find helpful tips for a metalsmith's workshop...

I learned all this the hard way over the years- DON'T make my mistakes!When you use this link to visit our sponsor, you support us► Clear Vue Cyclones (Use c...

Are you a runner, cyclist, cross country skier, or someone who exercises on an outdoor course? If you are, let's help SA...
01/06/2021

Are you a runner, cyclist, cross country skier, or someone who exercises on an outdoor course? If you are, let's help SAS Artisan member Pauline Warg – a runner herself – raise money for cancer by purchasing one of her unique pieces of jewelry. Pauline will reproduce your course as a sterling pendant, earrings, bracelet or other wearable. Visit her site for more information and to order.

FARTLEK : SWEDISH FOR "SPEED PLAY" Precious metal jewelry for men and women created to celebrate personal achievements and cancer survival. What is it?Using maps of established road races (marathons, 10K's, etc.), road rally courses, rally cross courses, or any route including those with personal si...

01/06/2021

The beautiful, rich work of SAS Artisan Henry Spencer...

Artist Henry Van Wyck Spencer has been creating beautiful, handmade gold and silver jewelry for over 50 years.

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