Quote Originally Posted by steinspinne View Post
Woah, SILVER! Back up a minute... Are you a jeweler? I'm a Metalsmithing and Jewelry major at the University of North Texas under Harlan Butt! Crazy coincidences... I wish I had half the setup you do at home...

Perhaps if I can find someone's digital camera to borrow I can post some pics of the metals lab at my university...

/hijack (sorry, girls!)
Yes, I am! That's wonderful that you are studying Metalsmithing. I would have loved the opportunity to study. I'm mostly self taught. I did take a course at the Memphis College of Art. My work is very hand made looking and borders on folk art (I'd say) Most of my work is custom make. People who can't find what they are looking for come to me and ask me to make it.

here's an example of a shield that I made for a father to give to his sons:

(my picture taking leaves something to be desired)



I started with a very few tools and have added little by little. There are always more tools and equipment that I'd like to get. I don't have a polishing cabinet and have a little dremel set up. I've burned through 4 dremels this way.

My website is http://www.etsterling.com/

steinspinne, do you have pictures of your work?

Lisa S. H. You must be really proud of your daughter. Having a masters will be great! I'm envious of those who have the opportunity to study the craft/art/science. I wish I'd known it was my calling when I was younger and not wasted my education on that accounting degree.