| Mr. Brian Adam |
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Brian Adam is a jeweller with an eye for fun. He is particularly interested in spectacles as adornment and a source for humor. He uses the malleable metals to make his spectacles frames, prepares his own alloys as needed and, in the design, mixes them up with gemstones and common industrial materials.
Brian and his wife, Ruth Baird, also a jeweller, live and work in Titirangi, Auckland, New Zealand. Trained first as a designer, in the late 60s, he soon enough realized he wanted to get his hands dirty and make everything himself. When faced with a design problem that needs solving, his usual method is to research a similar function in an unrelated area and apply it with a twist. Thanks to his wife and Warwick Freeman, he picked up some tricks of the trade and had his first solo show, "Face Furniture", in 1984.
To read more about Brian Adam and view some of his incredibly inventive designs, please visit his website.
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| | | Investigating Patinas and Cold Connections | | | Learn how to create an interesting colorful effects on metals such as brass, copper, and silver. |  | Read more... | | | | | May 31, 2008
| | | Mechanisms and Movement | | | This workshop will teach you how to tackle aspects of functionality and movement in your jewelry. Learn simple mechanics to make your work swing back and forth and spin from front to back. | | Read more... | | | | | June 07, 2008
| | | Japanese Metal Alloying: Shibuichi & Shakudo | | | In this class, you will learn how to mix alloys, pour ingots, and reduce them to usable sheet and wire stock. Special emphasis will be given to two of the Japaeses alloys of copper, Shakudo and Shibuichi. | | Read more... | | | | | June 20, 2008
| | | Surface Embellishment and Riveting Techniques | | | Here's your chance to learn how to add depth, texture, layers and gold to your work. Techniques covered include roller printing, subtractive texturing, hammer textures, stamping, punching, keum-boo on Argentium®, adding alternative materials, and more. | | 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:
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Price: $34.95
Shipping: $5 USA, $9 International |
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