Sparkie II Fusion Welder - Value $1,075

Sparkie II performs a wide range of welding jobs, including joints, catches, clip earrings, stick pins, screw posts, ear posts, tie tacs, dial feet, cuff links, French hooks and jump rings.

Registration to CLASP 2007 - Value - $715

Clasp is an innovative conference sponsored Rio Grande and its advisory partners The Ganoksin Project, Bench Media, Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) and The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG).

Clasp will explore all aspects of the business of jewelry-making art, working to educate and inspire jewelry-makers across the industry in a setting that encourages networking with peers and interaction with speakers from inside as well as outside the jewelry industry.

The Ganoksin Project - Gift Certificate Value - Value $700

One year Silver banner advertising account on Ganoksin. 450x80 pixels banner shows up randomly on every page of Ganoksin.com.

The Ganoksin Project - The Gem and Jewelry Industry’s Pre-eminent Online Resources

The Ganoksin Project offers a substantial library of articles, publications, reports, and technical data on gem and jewelry related topics, as well as a sizable collection of art and jewelry galleries, for both the casual visitor and the professional. It is now the largest compilation of web accessible jewelry related information in the world.

The Ganoksin Project also hosts the popular Orchid online forums for jewelers. Orchid's 8000 members foster sharing, support community, enhance productivity, and encourage studio safety by promoting education in the jewelry and metal arts worldwide.

Orchid is both a reservoir of content and network of active relationships for the benefit of the gem and jewelry industries. Through Orchid, participants may resolve their questions about virtually any subject relevant to the broad spectrum of involvement surrounding the gem and jewelry industries.

Join us FREE OF CHARGE

Cloud Dome Photography System - Value $400

It's a studio-in-a-bag. It's the simplest way for anyone to take professional-quality digital photographs without complicated lighting. It's portable and convenient - an idea brought to life by an enterprising jewelry artist and her weather-loving father.

Take a look at some before and after.

Chris Ploof Gift Certificate towards Custom ring - Value $400

From original wedding bands to one of a kind custom items, I specialize in making beautiful treasures for a lifetime of enjoyment.

By blending the best materials with expert skills I create wearable objects of art.

Chris Ploof is on the faculty of Metalwerx and teaches workshops on Mokume Gane plus lectures for MJSA around the US.

Allcraft Jewelry Supply Company - Gift Certificate - Value $300

Allcraft has been a dedicated supporter of the educational efforts of Metalwerx since we began in 1998.  We are proud to have Allcraft as a participant in our annual Vendor Day.  They will have an array of amazing stakes, hammers, pliers, files, and much, much more. 

Allcraft is world famous for having the most extensive line of hammers and stakes for metalsmiths. From a complete line of German forged hammers to our own line of high quality stakes, they are the source.

Allcraft is Metalwerx Vendor Day Participant!

Strand of 9-10mm round natural multi-color freshwater pearls - Value $250

A lifelong love of the lapidary and jewelry arts led Joseph P. Stachura, Sr. to start a business in 1955 that has grown into a vibrant and diversified wholesale supplier of fine gemstones, pearls, beads, jewelry tools, carvings, findings and related products to jewelers, designers, and manufacturers around the world. Today we are still a family business, run by graduate gemologists, providing the best in customer service.

We value your time and place emphasis on personalized, efficient service. When you call, a person with working knowledge, not a machine, will answer the telephone. Whether by internet, phone, fax, or post, your orders will receive immediate attention. Our gemstones and pearls are personally selected by us at their sources around the globe, ensuring that we maintain the highest quality at the most competitive prices. We are pleased to choose from our extensive inventory to suit your special orders, whether you need pearl and bead strands for a new line of jewelry or a particular stone for a repair. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Stachura is a Metalwerx Vendor Day Participant!

The Jump Ringer - Value: $289

Make jump rings fast, using this nifty hand winder. Complete set includes mandrel, blade with arbor, and holder to cut rings. Needs the use of Foredom #30 handpiece (not provided) for cutting. Mandrels are 5" long.

Ray Grossman, inventor of the Jump Ringer will be demonstrating this wonderful unit on Vendor Day!

Fretz Specialty Forming Hammers - Value: $260

William Fretz is a Metalwerx Vendor Day Participant

The Fretz Hammers are small versions of full size silversmithing hammers. This size makes them useful for jewelry and small metalsmithing forming projects. The Plannishing Hammer head is 72.5mm long. The hammers are 420 hardened stainless steel with rosewood handles.

• Plannishing Hammer, This hammer is for forming and smoothing convex shapes and for ring shaping.
• Wide Raising Hammer, This hammer raises small vessels and plannishes subtle concave shapes.
• Narrow Raising Hammer, This hammer raises in hollow forms and plannishes extreme concave shapes. The texture left by this hammer is a long oblong shape.
• Large Embossing Hammer, This hammer domes metal from the inside and textures metal with round marks.
• Small Embossing Hammer, This hammer domes small metal shapes and leaves very small round marks

Rio Grande - Gift Certificate – Value $200

More than just a tool supplier, Rio Grande consistently provides the best service, a commitment to the best products helping you to create your dreams, one customer at a time. They truly are: "The most complete supplier to the jewelry industry in the world".

Mark Shipman from Rio Grande will be at the Metalwerx Vendor Day to answer any questions you have about Rio Grande products. Catalogs will be available to take home!

46th Street Jewelry Butcher's Block Jewelers Bench - Value: $200

You will find a great supply of all kinds of jewelry equipment, reasonably priced.  46th Jewelry Supply specializes in large quantity orders delivered in a timely manner.  Who else could Metalwerx turn to when we needed 12 engraving balls and tools for an engraving class in two weeks!  

46th Jewelry Supply is a Metalwerx Vendor Day participant!

Photography Class with the Cloud Dome at Metalwerx - Value $175

We think the cloud domeis such a great product, Metalwerx will even throw in the class: The Cloud Dome: Photographing Your Jewelry and other Small Sculptures

In this workshop, you will learn how to work your digital camera to take professional photographs, how to control lighting for macro photography, and how to process your photographs in Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. Our goal is to help you develop your own formula for taking good pictures.

Wendy Jo New Metal Designs - One of a kind Resin Inlay Jewelry Suite - Value $175

Growing up, I always was mesmerized by sparkling gemstones and metals - even as a "grown-up" I spent many hours admiring the specimens at the Museum of National History of the Smithsonian while living and working in the DC area for 14 years - and I often incorporate something illuminating into my designs.

Regardless of whether I intricately plan a jewelry piece in advance of producing it or spontaneously produce one by designing it as I go along, the result is inevitably something that is unique with a contemporary flair that compliments rather than overwhelms a wearer. When designing jewelry or other metal work, I always think about whether I would wear it, use it, and or display it. Anyone who knows me sees a reflection of me in what I design.

Bernard's Jewelry - A 16" triple strand green onyx necklace with vermeil clasp - Value: $160

Bernard's is located in the Jewelry Building on Washington St. in Boston. Filled with beads and findings, it's a one stop shop for all your needs.

Bernard's Jewelry is a Metalwerx Vendor Day participant!

Robert Diamante Photography - Gift Certificate for Photography - Value $150

Robert Diamante lives in Maine and has been photographing jewelry for the craft industry since 1993. He has a national clientelle. His photographs of jewelry and other crafts have appeared in Dwell, Ornament, Vogue as well as other leading industry trade periodicals. His photographs have also appeared in books from Brynmorgen Press, Lark, Handbooks and others. Corporate clients have included Stonewall Kitchen and Lindt Chocolates.

Robert Diamante has been at the forefront of jewelry photography and associated with Metalwerx since 1998. The walls of our "photocard" gallery at Metalwerx has hundreds of beautiful images of jewelry and glass beads photographed by Robert.

Rag and Bone Bindery - Gift Certificate - Value $150

A long time ago, Jason and Ilira occupied a studio in South Boston. So did Karen Christians when she was making jewelry in her studio. We have been close friends ever since. They produce those beautiful sketch books that the studiomates at Metalwerx covet. Now you have a chance to go shopping.

Newly located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Rag & Bone Bindery creates Photo Albums, Journals, Guest Books, Baby Books, and other fine bindings distinguished by their craftsmanship and enduring beauty.

We've been creating handbound books since 1991 in our Rhode Island based Bookbinding Studios. Skilled artisans handle every aspect of the production process from start to finish, resulting in quality, archival, well constructed books. Our Books, Albums & Journals can be found in fine Gift Shops, Stationery Stores, Photo Studios and Galleries across America.

As a studio, we're dedicated to the fine art of Bookbinding, paper arts, book arts and journaling. We enjoy what we do and take pride in producing well bound books at an appropriate cost. Please browse our site to find out more about our products, who we are, what we do and where we work.

Fuller Craft Museum -One Year Contributor Membership Value $125

• Admits 4 adults
• 15% discount in shop
• Participation in NARM – the North American Reciprocal Museum program which has 170 museums in North America as members
• 4 one time guest passes
• 2 one time education passes (for lectures)
• Member price on workshops
• And more!!

One-on-one jewelry business consultation with Marlene Richey - Value $125

Enjoy a one hour one-on-one consultation with Marlene Richey who has spent 30 years in the jewelry design business. She has run an award-winning design firm, William Richey Designs, participated in wholesale and retail - craft and trade - indoors and outdoors - local and national shows, traveled on the road selling jewelry, run a jewelry gallery and worked with the largest retail stores in the US. Currently Marlene is Director of Membership for MJSA. In the fall of 2007 she will have a book released by the MJSA press on running a small jewelry design business. This book is based on her years of teaching art business classes, writing articles for the trade, consulting with emerging designers and serving on numerous boards for jewelry, art and craft organizations. When the book is published in September, you will receive an autographed copy!

The Beginner's Set: The Foundation for Hand Engraving DVD - Value $120

This three-disc set runs five hours and 39 minutes, beginning with a short introduction by master engraver and series creator Heinar Tamme. Providing information about gleaned from his 50+ years of engraving experience, Mr. Tamme discusses his reasons for developing the video series. These videos continue, covering the material necessary to enable students to acquire the basic skills and information needed to pursue the art and profession of hand engraving. Topics include tools (identification, creation, use and maintenance), necessary equipment, engraving materials, lettering design and layout, script and block letter styles as well as script and block monograms, border and lining techniques, and pantograph master plate creation. The lessons provide a complete foundation for continued success, using detailed explanations (accompanied by illustrations and practice plates created by Heinar especially for the series) and demonstrations including a full range of practice exercises and methods. "Sprinkled" throughout the videos are tips and tricks gained from Heinar's many years of experience in the art."

Sterling Silver Cattleya intermedia Earrings - Value 119.95

Sumner Silverman is a master jeweler who makes art jewelry of specific orchid taxa (named orchids). One of his greatest skills is in wax carving for casting. For the last several years Sumner has focused this skill on the family Orchidaceae.

The Art of Granulation DVD Set – Value $119

Creating objects of beauty inspired by ancient techniques and the magic of metal is my passion.  I find creating jewelry so exciting that sharing and teaching have become as important to me as creating itself. Through teaching I am continually being challenged to interpret the mysteries of metal; inspiring for many a whole new respect and awe for this medium

Winner of the coveted Saul Bell Award, Faculty at Revere Academy, lecturer at Rio Grande’s Class Conference, Ronda Coryell is an amazing teacher and artist.

She will be teaching at Metalwerx in Gold Granulation

Ronda Coryell teaches the basic techniques of fine silver granulation. Follow Ronda as she teaches you her stunning secrets to beautiful granulated jewelry.

Fine Silver Rosette Pendant and Advanced Projects with Ronda Coryell DVD’s

Foredom - Gift Certificate - Value: $100

Established in 1922, The Foredom Electric Company of Bethel, CT, has maintained continuous manufacturing operations in Connecticut since 1955. Foredom is the leading manufacturer of flexible shaft rotary power tools in the world. From its flagship line of flex shaft machines, to specialized motors, handpieces and bench top attachments and accessories, Foredom tools set the standard in American made quality, power and performance.

Foredom tools are used in jewelry manufacturing, industrial operations, wood carving and wood working, dental laboratories, home/shop hobby applications and nail salons.??

Foredom flexible shaft power tools are used for many different applications such as hand grinding, deburring, carving, sanding, cleaning, buffing and polishing on all types of material-wood, metal, plastic, glass and stone.

Foredom is a Metalwerx Vendor Day participant!

McKinnon Global, LLC - Gift Certificate for Radial Bristle Dics - Value: $100

Who better to donate a gift certificate for 3M Radial Bristle Discs than the person who invented them. Mike McKinnon now has his own company, McKinnon Global who sells 3M products, to make your jewelry shine. From specialty polishing kits from Anne Larsen and Ann Cahoon, to Foredom Flexshafts and all kinds of abrasives, McKinnon Global is there to help. They are also now a distributor for the Ti-Research Casting Machine, the winner of the prestigious MJSA Innovator's Award.

McKinnon Global is a Metalwerx Vendor Day participant!

Racecar Jewelry Company - Certificate for Rubber Molding Services - Value $100 Gift

For all your casting needs, modeling and manufacturing for designers, there is no better place to go than Racecar.  If you have seen high quality production jewelry, chances are they have been cast by Racecar.  Daniel Grandi is patient and generous with his extensive knowledge to help you create consistently beautiful work.  Their rubber molds are top quality and last for years with perfectly crisp detail.

Racecar Jewelry is a Metalwerx Vendor Day participant!

Contenti - Gift Certificate Value $100

Browse our selection of jewelry making and beading supplies. You will finding everything from lost wax casting equipment, watch repair supplies, and metal working tools to spin casting machines, ultrasonic cleaners and engraving tools. Contenti Supply has high quality tools to meet your jewelry making and beading needs.

Or you can save on shipping and visit them in person. Contenti has a show room of all kinds of goodies.

Rio Grande - Gift Certificate – Value $100

More than just a tool supplier, Rio Grande consistently provides the best service, a commitment to the best products helping you to create your dreams, one customer at a time. They truly are: "The most complete supplier to the jewelry industry in the world".

Versatile Printing - Gift Certificate - Value $100 for business cards and printing services

In taking care of your printing needs for over 30 years now we have been providing Massachusetts businesses with quality digital and offset printing at great prices. You can rely on our experience and expertise to be sure that your project will be done right the first time and delivered to meet your budgetary and schedule requirements.   We guarantee it.

Robert Bersofsky Gift Certificate - Value $100

We are gem stone, gem bead and pearl wholesalers. Robert is from Cape Cod and Sophie is from England. We met in Thailand and enjoy travelling to Asia a few times a year in search of special stones. We look for well cut and finished product that has a value and beauty at every price point. We look forward to showing you what we have found.

Robert Berzofsky is a Metalwerx Vendor Day participant!

Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Hot Twisted and Forged - Value $100

Now a Studiomate at Metalwerx and an emerging artist, Dr. Marsha left a career in academia with a concentration in the studies of the ancient middle east in the fertile crescent. Her Ph.D concentrated in the history, religion and literature of ancient Israel.

Although she resides (and lucky for us) in Massachusetts, her artistic roots are inspired from the work by the traditional Navajo silversmiths and a passion of the art and land of New Mexico.

Christine Quiriy Two Wire Wrapped Plates - Value $85 each

Metalartist and aspiring nurse, Christine Quiriy loves to tinker with wire creating two beautiful wire wrapped plates.  Perfect for hanging on the wall or a as a decorative touch to your porch.

She sells her work in local galleries such as the Picklepot Studio in Salem, MA and The Handworks Gallery in Acton, MA

Sterling Silver Paphiopedilum Pendant - Value 79.95

Sumner Silverman is a master jeweler who makes art jewelry of specific orchid taxa (named orchids). One of his greatest skills is in wax carving for casting. For the last several years Sumner has focused this skill on the family Orchidaceae.

Marsha White Turquoise and Sterling Silver Pendent - Value $75

Turquoise from the Morenci Mine, Nevada Stamped by handmade Navajo stamps and patinated sterling silver.

Charon Kransen The Book Art of Silver Jewelry - Value: $64.95

From the minorities of China, the Golden Triangle, Mongolia and Tibet, a beautiful collection of ethnic and tribal silver jewelry

Robert Dancik - Faux Bone Kit - Value $55

Faux Bone(TM) is a new, user friendly, inexpensive and extremely versatile material. Faux Bone(TM) can be cut, and carved, sawn and sanded. It can be filed, hammered, polished, drilled, stamped, riveted, inlayed, dyed, and painted. It can look like ivory, have the patina of aged ceramic, be polished to a pure white, or, of course, look like bone. You can heat and bend it with nothing more than a small embossing heat-gun. It is so strong you can rivet on it, die form right into it, or hammer metal around it.

MJSA Journal - 2 Subscriptions - Value $50 each

Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America has one overarching goal: to help its members achieve greater profitability.

Our member companies span all areas of the jewelry industryprecious and fashion jewelry manufacturers, designers, bench jewelers, suppliers of the latest equipment and services, gem dealers, and retailers that want a better understanding of jewelry manufacturing processes.

Sushi Corner - Gift Certificate Value $50

My personal favorite for sushi in the Metro Boston area.  The sushi chef Hsu visits the Boston fish markets every day to bring the freshest fish possible. 

Frank’s Auto Repair - Gift Certificate - Value $50

Need an oil change while you attend a class at Metalwerx?Going on the road for a long trip and need your car tuned?Frank's Auto Repair was voted #1 by the citizens of Waltham for the 3rd year in a row.How do you think my165K and 12 year old Saturn keeps going and going.Yup, Frank's Auto Repair.

Charon Kransen The Book Famous Jewelry Collectors - Value: $49.50

Charles River Museum of Industry Family Membership - Value $40

Power up your imagination! Get your inventiveness in gear! For an industrial strength museum experience, come visit the Charles River Museum of Industry.

We're located on the scenic banks of the Charles River in the historic 1814 Boston Manufacturing Company textile mill, on the National Register of Historic Places as America's first factory.

Hear the tale of Francis Cabot Lowell, who risked life and fortune when he secretly memorized plans for English power looms, then developed a system of manufacturing that propelled the newly-formed United States to the top of world's industrial might.

Tim McCreight The Complete Metalsmith 2 Videos Set

Master metalsmith and uber teacher shares jewelry making techniques in joining, cutting, forming and surface embellishment.

Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft Book - Value $34.95

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!

• More than 100 full-color photographs
• Numerous tables and charts to easily compare systems and accessories.
• Innovative tricks from AJM Magazine and Ganoksin’s Orchid discussion group.

Prime Sponsor: Rio Grande
Patrons: Foredom and 3M Inc.

Art Jewelry Magazine Subscription – Value $30

Art Jewelry magazine features new ideas and techniques to help you create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using metal, wire, stone, metal and polymer clays, and other exciting materials! Beginners will be excited and encouraged by the step-by-step instructions. Experienced artists will be inspired by the luscious, full-color photography and the tips from fellow artisans. Learn new techniques, try new materials and get ideas for your own projects with each issue of Art Jewelry. Start expressing yourself - Order today!

Meet the Editor of Art Jewelry Magazine, Hazel Wheaton, a Metalwerx Vendor Day participant!

2 Subscriptions for Jewelry Arts & Lapidary Journal - Value $30 each

Each issue features great articles on gemstones, artist profiles, the bead and jewelry arts and Step-by-Step's easy-to-follow workshops on jewelry making, gem cutting, and more. Also included are exquisite full-color photo spreads, the world's largest international gem show calendar and much more!

The Art & Craft of Jewelry Making - Value: $27.95

Packed with hundreds of color how-to photographs, images of contemporary work, and time-tested tips, this spectacular guide will become an essential addition to every jeweler's library. All the basics are comprehensively covered--sawing, piercing, soldering metal--along with advanced skills such as granulation, enameling, stone setting, and simple casting.

Working with Precious Metal Clay Book - Value $27

Working with Precious Metal Clay is the first American book for artists and hobbyists who want to know more about this exciting new art material. Techniques are taught through 50 projects of increasing complexity, projects that range from earrings to rings to accessories like a thimble, spoon and tea strainer. A large section called Technical Tips offers practical information on working, firing and finishing PMC, and a final chapter on tools shows some studio aids you can make for yourself. "Working with PMC" features over 400 full color illustrations that lead artists systematically through the steps needed to make personal and exciting work.

One of the freshest and most authentic Thai food in Boston.  Baan Thai has received high praise from local food critics and is the favorite of Metalwerx students and staff.

1000 Rings Book - Value: $24.95

500 Necklaces Book - Value: $24.95

More artists make necklaces than any other form of jewelry-and these pieces are among the most exquisite ever created. Selected from over 5,000 entries, they range from unique chokers to artful collars.

500 Bracelets Book - Value: $24.95

Never before has such a diverse collection of fine contemporary bracelets been assembled, show casing hundreds of renowned international jewelers. Materials range from the most precious metals and gems to paper and plastic, and the varied techniques include forging, casting, weaving, and surface embellishments.

500 Earrings Book - Value: $24.95

Poring through the beautiful images in this exquisite gallery of earrings is like stepping inside a jewelry store filled with remarkable pieces from the finest contemporary jewelers. Juried by award-winning designer Alan Revere, the earrings range from the classic to the avant-garde, and come from an international array of artists, including Cynthia Eid, Rachelle Thiewes, and Jeff and Susan Wise.

Date Night at the Embassy Cinema - Two pairs of Movie Tickets - Value: $20 each pair

6 Screens. Built in 1998. Operated by Landmark since 1998. The Embassy Cinema is located in the heart of Downtown Waltham near some of the greater Boston Area's finest restaurants. For a night of fine dining, within walking distance are Carambola, Tuscan Grill and Ristorante Marcellino. If you're in the mood for more casual dining and a beer, Watch City Brewing Company will pour you a pint of its finest, or down the street, Lizzy's Homemade Ice Cream will satisfy your every craving.

Featuring a mix of independent film, foreign language cinema and Hollywood favorites, the Embassy Cinema is the perfect centerpiece to a night on the town in Waltham.