| Ms. Diane Almeyda |
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Specializing in plique-á-jour enameling, the miniature stained glass-like technique sometimes referred to as “backless cloisonné,” Diane's award winning work has been in numerous exhibitions since 1999. She now shares her knowledge teaching workshops. Her works have been published in magazines such as “Lapidary Journal“, “Glass On Metal“, and “Metalsmith,” as well as in The Art of Fine Enameling by Karen L. Cohen and Art Jewelry Today by Dona Z. Meilach. You can see examples of her work and read further information about this challenging and beautiful technique on her website at www.plique-a-jour.com.
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Metalwerx will be closed from August 20 until September 2, 2008. You can still sign up for classes and workshops through our website. If you have any questions, please contact us. We will get back to you as soon as possible right after Labor Day. Thanks and we hope you enjoy the rest of summer!
 | September 22, 2008
| | | Wire Weaving Techniques | | | Wire is such a wonderful and flexible material which begs to be worked with beyond the usual twisting or wrapping. This class will cover all textile and basket weaving techniques from the simple tabby weave to twining, triple weave, soumak, coiling and |  | Read more... | | | | | September 25, 2008
| | | Reclaimed/Recycled Materials in Jewelry | | | Join us for an exciting six-week exploration joining reclaimed/recycled materials to create jewelry that is surprising, insightful, inspiring to lessen our impact on the environment. | | Read more... | | | | | October 07, 2008
| | | Microfolding, Corrugation, and Creative Metal Formations | | | Corrugation makes thin metal stronger and offers endless options for creativity through both texturing and forming. When fold forming techniques are combined with corrugated metal, the metal is "microfolded". | | Read more... | | | | | November 02, 2008
| | | METALWERX VENDOR DAY | | | Are you tired of buying supplies just through catalogues? Vendor Day is the perfect opportunity to shop for all of your jewelry making needs. You can pick out all of your favorite tools, gems, and other supplies in person with no shipping costs! | | Read more... | | | |
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New Book! - Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft |
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By Karen Christians |
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Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft is the one resource you'll need to ensure you gain maximum advantage from your flex-shaft system. Learn how to select the right system, how to choose and use the latest accessories and attachments, and how to properly maintain your system for extended life. See why so many jewelers are reading this book and discovering what they didn't know about their flex-shaft systems!
Prime Sponsor:
Rio Grande
Patrons:
Foredom and 3M Inc
Price: $34.95
Shipping: $5 USA, $9 International |
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