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February 4th, 2012
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Oh, the Sights to See in Tucson!
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It’s been said that going to the Tucson gem and mineral shows is overwhelming, but at the very least it is quite entertaining! I just finished teaching classes at the Electric Park, and am rested up and ready to hit more shows. However, it would be hard to find a more interesting place than the [...]
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February 4th, 2012
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What 20-Tons Can Do!
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Ever wondered what it would be like to get to use a hydraulic press? I just took a class with G. Phil Poirier and Peter Gilroy, both amazing jewelry artists and tool developers. They handed us a generous bag of copper sheet in gauges ranging from 18-gauge to 30-gauge, then turned us loose with a [...]
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February 4th, 2012
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Got a hammer? Just look what you can do!
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Well, the first day of Charles Lewton-Brain’s fold forming class was quite amazing! We annealed, folded, hammered, annealed, opened, hammered, folded, hammered, annealed, opened–well you get the drift. However, just look at the magic that happened! And wow! Can Charles ever swing a hammer! You wouldn’t believe the different forms that he could make with [...]
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February 4th, 2012
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VivaLaPepa & Panda(emonium) – Both Sides of the Fence
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VivaLaPepa – Victoria Panda(emonium) – Judy Both Sides of the Fence VivaLaPepa- What can I really say about us? Judy is far more eloquent when writing than I am. So pardon the brevity in which I write. In the few years we’ve known each other we’ve become this quasi-artistic duo. [...]
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February 4th, 2012
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Am I Dreaming?
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New Mexico is the land of enchantment, and this week the best of magic is in Albuquerque. I (Patti) have had the privilege of attending Ronda Coryell’s Argentium Fusing class at the Rio Grande facility for the last two days. I have wanted to take a class with Ronda ever since I saw her in [...]
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February 4th, 2012
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Fun at WUB!
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Ever wonder what we do at WUB for fun?! Believe it or not, sometimes we simply like to finish a job! We are so happy that this table is completely clear and empty–it was overflowing with beads and other “goodies” that we can proudly say are now priced and in stock. Even Tank, our little [...]
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February 4th, 2012
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Lisa – Sousa’s Secret
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~ Lisa Sousa’s Secret Every February my husband and I take a trip for our birthdays, which are less than a week apart. Lucky huh? Last year we went to the Dominican Republic. For the geographically challenged, i.e. me, Haiti is on the west side and all the tourist resorts are on the east side [...]
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February 4th, 2012
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Santa’s Workshop, South Location!
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Well, the WUBbly elves are busy making jewelry in Winter Wubberland and having a ton of fun doing it! For our staff development this past week, we all worked on learning how to make and size rings. We fused and soldered to our hearts content, and had to stop long before we were ready, but [...]
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February 4th, 2012
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Cozy Up and Make Something Special!
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Some bracelets are sure to make you smile, and this Christmas Past Bracelet design is one of them! Featuring Tierra Cast fine pewter charms and findings in either antique silver or gold, these new kits will be a welcome adornment for your wrist or that of someone special to you. Tierra Cast products are certified [...]
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