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Links

This collection of links cover a wide range of topics.  Some are blogs I read; sources tools and supplies,  for teachers and studios where I have taken classes and much more.

Blogs I Read

  • What Ever by John Scalzi - https://whatever.scalzi.com/
  • Hammer Marks by Wendy Edsall-Kerwin - http://hammermarks.wordpress.com​
  • New York Kamera by Sage Reynolds - http://www.sagereynolds.com​
  • Ganoksin's Orchid Blog Network - http://ganoksin.com/blogs
  • Primitive Method - http://ganoksin.com/blog/primitive/
  • The New Hearth - http://thenewhearth.blogspot.co.uk
  • Metalsmiths Unite! - http://metalsmithsunite.blogspot.com
  • Rio Grande Blog - http://riograndeblog.com

Errata - Oh, the places you will go

  • Kernology: My Personal Website - http://www.kernology.com​
  • Japanesse Temari Association  - http://www.nihon-temari.jp/
  • ​Palomar Gem & Mineral Club - http://www.palomargem.org/
  • Society of American Silversmiths - http://www.silversmithing.com
  • The Adventurous Silversmith on Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/TheAdventurousSilversmith​
  • Jan the Metalsmith -  http://www.janaijian.com
  • Lisa the Jeweler  - http://www.lisakimfinejewelry.com
Metal Tools & Equipment
  • Valentin Yatkov (Teacher and Tools) - http://www.valentinyotkov.com
  • Nancy Megan (Teacher, Tools via Bill Dawson) - http://www.nancymegancorwin.com
  • Metal Works (Teacher and Tools)  - http://www.mettleworks.com
  • Bill Dawson (Teacher and Tools) - http://www.billdawsonmetalsmith.com
  • Nechamkin Silver Studio (Teacher, Tools,  Hammer,  Spun Vessels)  - http://www.nechamkin.com
  • Victoria Landsford (Teacher and Tools) - http://www.victorialansford.com
  • Della Terra Studios (Teacher and Tools)  - http://www.dellaterrastudios.com 
  • David Bigazzi (Teacher and Tools) - http://www.dbcollection.net
  • Flood Plain Forge (Tools) - http://www.floodplainforge.com 
  • Rene Bluhm-Landsmann (Tools) - http://stores.ebay.com/gauchitogil
  • Northwest Pitchworks (Pitch) - http://www.northwestpitchworks.com
  • Pitch It To You (Pitch) - http://www.chasers-pitch.com
  • Saign Charlestein (Teacher, Tools, Hammers, Pitch) - http://www.metalsmithing-tools.com
  • All Craft (Pitch, Bowls, Hammers, Tools) - 800.645.7124 

Learning Resources

Workshop, Classes and Teachers:
  • ​Liza Nechamin - http://www.nechamkin.com  Liza is a silversmith who teaches silversmithing and Chasing & Repousse from her studio in New Jersey and at various location around the country. 
  • Valentin Yotkov - http://www.valentinyotkov.com Valentin is a classically trained artist. He teaches ornamental Chasing & Repousse in his New York studio, around the country and the world. I took my first lesson from him in 2012.
  • Lisa Slovis Metalsmithing - http://www.lisaslovis.com  Lisa teaches in the San Diego area. 
  • Deb Jemmott - http://www.debjemmott.com Deb has and is still teaching me the art of raising metal. I took my first lesson from her in 2009.
  • Nancy Megan Corwin - http://www.nancymegancorwin.com   I have taken classes in Chasing & Repousee from her in 2009, 2010 and 2012. Her book is fantastic.​
  • Metals Week - Part of the Idyllwild Summer Arts Program, take a week long class with great teachers and other students.
  • The Vista Forge part of the Vista Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum. Black Smithing Classes are taught by members and is part of the California Blacksmith Association (CBA). There are also classes for learning Fold Forming and Patina.
  • Adams Forge - http://www.adamsforge.org In the Los Angeles area, learn fold forming, chasing & repousse, and black smithing taught by members and is part of the California Blacksmith Association (CBA). Go for a demo day and see lots of cool stuff being done by great people. 
Message Boards & Lists:
  • Ganoksin Orchid Network - http://www.ganoksin.com There are message boards, blogs, video's and much more. 
Hollowware Videos:
  •  Silver Candle Sticks
  • Theresa Nguyen Silversmith
  • Ubaldo Vitali Silversmith
  • Making a Tea Set
Chasing & Repousse Videos:
  • Copy of Horn from Black Graves
  • Stark Crest from GoT
General Silversmithing
  • Colonial Williamsburg - Silversmithing
  • Stephen Smithers, Silversmith  
A Bit of Both Videos:
  • Loa and Vesu Vases 
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