[Jewelry making - Article 00038] - Re: [Orchid] Jeweler's former lives

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WOW...what a thread!

    In High School, I took every shop class I could. Was a class A
    welder, lathe operator and did milling before I left school. Also was
    a very good wood worker and draftsman. Always had an interest in the
    tech stuff. 

    Joined USAF and they sent me to Yale U to learn Chinese (that or a
    cook!). Spent 2 years in Taiwan in the 50's. Went back for more
    Chinese and did 4 more years in Taiwan. Left AF and joined Dept of
    Def. Went to Vietnam, three years in Korea and back to Taiwan in
    early 70's. Thats when I learned stone cutting and fabrication...in
    local factories in my spare time. On return home continued my jewerly
    studies in local guilds/classes. 

    Retired in 94 with nearly 40 years Govt service. Moved to SOFL and
    immersed myself in making jewelry. Began teaching 5 years ago at Boca
    Raton Museum Art School and never looked back....I love it! 

Cheers from Don in SOFL.
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