[Jewelry making - Article 00497] - [Orchid] Beginner Interested in Silversmithing

[Cheryl Anderson]

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Hello,

    My name is Cheryl Anderson and I'm a newcomer on the list. I am a
    graphic designer interested in silversmithing, namely Navajo
    Silversmithing. I love creating patterns and designs and I've been a
    rockhound ever since I can remember. While all types of jewelry
    appeal to me, I'm particularly drawn to Navajo silver jewelry. I
    think the boldness and contrast of the stamped silver and stones is
    what really hooked me. When I was younger, some of my fondest
    memories were making seed bead necklaces with my father and bead
    looming bracelets, imitating Native American patterns and designs.
    My father was a painter and was particularly drawn to Southwestern
    dress and life and Native American patterns, incorporating them in
    several paintings that he sold. 

    I'm hoping that I can glean some additional information on setting
    up a small starter studio and what basic tools would be needed for
    this type of work. I have Jewelry Fundamentals of Metalsmithing by
    Tim McCreight and The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques by
    Jinks McGrath and both have been quite informative and great reads. I
    have a great, heavy and battered, yet sturdy old table that was given
    to me a long time ago which seems suitable for jewelry work and I've
    started building my library of resources and collecting cabochons and
    beads. I'm really excited to get started with the basics to get a
    good foundation and go from there. I'm just looking for a little
    insight on going about getting started. 

    Thanks for the informative forums and tutorials. They're very
    helpful for those of us learning by trial and error. 

Sincerely,
Cheryl Anderson in MD

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