Ganoksin Summer Raffle "Build a Bench" is Announced!

Jewelry Discussion
1

Greetings!

Ganoksin Summer Raffle “Build a Bench” is Announced!
http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Ganoksin is pleased to announce a new tradition of offering TWO
Raffles per year. As of June 14, 2006, we have implemented a Summer
Raffle with almost all new vendors and all kinds of great prizes to
help jewelers, metalsmiths and gem enthusiasts like you to outfit
your studio.

Total prize package is $12,025.90

All raffle proceeds go directly to support Ganoksin and supports
exchange of free for all.

The winners will be selected on August 1, 2006.
Ticket price is only $39!

Our comprehensive list of suppliers are those who believe in Orchid
and the power of jewelry exchange. Please do your part
in supporting these vendors when you think of your next purchase.

You asked, we listened! There will now be THREE winners of the
Ganoksin Raffle.

This is your chance to win these amazing prizes.
The total value of the prizes is $12,025.90

~ Grand Prize: $ 10,525.90
~ 2nd Prize: $1,000
~ 3rd Prize: $500

http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Grand Prize: $ 10,525.90

~ Gold banner advertising account on Ganoksin - $1,599
~ Triad - Sparkie II Fusion Welder - $1,075
~ Whitney World Wide - Gift Certificate for $1035 worth of tools -
~ Metalwerx - Gift Certificate - $1,000
~ CLASP - Registration - $715
~ Cloud Dome - Light diffuser dome for jewelry photography - $500
~ Fretz Stakes - Gift Certificate for $500 worth of tools - $500
~ JNB Studio - Complete set of Engraving Master Series DVDs- $500
~ Michael Good - Synclastic anticlastic hammers and stakes - $450
~ Foredom - 2220, New SR motor, Jewelers Kit - $400
~ Myron Toback - Gift Certificate for $400 worth of tools - $400
~ Jason Penn Designs - Gift Certificate of $350 for unusual cabs - $350
~ Pauline Warg Tools - Gift Certificate for $350 worth of tools - $350
~ Gesswein - Gift Certificate for $300 worth of tools - $300
~ Parker casting (formely Henkel) Mold Production Gift Certificate - $300
~ Rare Earth Mining - Gift Certificate for $300 worth of gemstones -$300
~ Foredom - Jewelers Flexible-Shaft - $280
~ Jewelry Designer Manager Pro Software licence - $259.95
~ Ronda Coryell’s Art of Granulation DVD - $177
~ AJM/MJSA - Making the Most of your Flex-Shaft - $34.95

2nd Prize $ 1000

~ Rio Grande - Gift Certificate for $1000 worth of tools

3rd Prize: $ 500

~ Boony Doon - Gift Certificate for $500 worth of tools

Remember:

Ganoksin raffle tickets sold out fast!

Help Ganoksin. Help Orchid.

Purchase a ticket today. It’s easy!

Simply point your browser to
http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Thank you for your support!
For a better Orchid
Hanuman

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Dear Fellow Orchidians,

I want to encourage you to buy a ticket to the Summer Raffle.
Lightning can strike you too! As the lucky winner of the Winter '06
Raffle I am packing my bags to take the Valentin Yotkov class at
Metalworks next week. Never in a million years did I expect to have
such a wonderful opportunity. The donors have been excellent to me
and have gone beyond the call of duty to ship goods to Canada.
Precious Metals West is flying me to California for Kraftwerks even
though they have a set budget for their prize contribution. 3M had a
terrific goodie box and it was exciting to browse the Rio Grande
catalogue with actual money to spend instead to the usual imaginary
kind. I found my way to Gesswein Canada and met some very nice
people - I will shop there again. A wonderful library of books has
come my way courtesy of Brynmorgen Press and AJM/MJSA. Those that
were already in my collection have found new homes with friends and
my mineral club library. The rest are being digested gradually. The
videos from New Approach are wonderful and I plan to try out the
techniques this summer after I pick up my new BenchMate from
Metalwerx. Contenti sent a lovely bench chair and tool holder for my
new bench. I will be picking up my bench from Progress Tools at the
Tucson show as it was going to cost about $400.00 to ship it to me.-
more than the price of the bench!

I consider my $39.00 raffle fee a subscription to the best
Continuing Education Class on the Internet. Every day, I learn
something new and have a concept reinforced in my mind. When I can
anticipate the answer to a query I know I have really retained the
new . I may not use that right away but it is
there waiting for me should I need it and it colours my approach to
problem solving and design. You spend that much on a magazine
subscription - why not “subscribe” to Orchid in a monetary as well
as a virtual way? After all, I defy any paper magazine to have the
readily available content that Orchid provides and the passion and
commitment of the people who participate every day, patiently and
cheerfully helping those of us who are looking for knowledge.

I will be buying my $39.00 ticket. After all, lightning may strike
twice and it is very nice to get a phone call from Hanuman. Also,
there is very little overlap in prizes between this raffle and the
last one. Very nice planning!

Please buy a ticket and cross your fingers that Hanuman calls YOU on
August 1st! (It helps to visit the prize website almost every day and
drool over your keyboard
http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm )

Cheers,
Karen

3

Karen,

I totally second your comments. I have not been a formal prize
winner, I am a Grand Prize Winner every day when I open my Orchid
messages.

I was not born with a Silver Spoon in my mouth, and have spent a
lifetime counting pennies. I contribute monthly as a way of showing
appreciation for all that Orchid and its members offer. I will
continue to do that, it is a mall price for the value I receive.

This Raffle ticket, I treat it as an additional thanks to Hanuman,
Ton, Charles, and all participating contributors.

Orchid has made it so easy to show appreciation. PayPal is a simple
monthly charge against my credit card. I do not need to remember to
write a check, find an envelope and get to the post office. If you
reading this now have not yet done so, please consider it.

Orchid has become a major source of enrichment in my life. I value
the friendships that have developed over the years. I treasure the
Orchid dinner in Tucson. I love sharing and receiving

$39.00 is a small number to show appreciation with.

Hanuman, you have provided an incredible life source to all of us.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Terrie

4

Greetings!

Ganoksin Summer Raffle “Build a Bench” is Announced!
http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Ganoksin is pleased to announce a new tradition of offering TWO
Raffles per year. As of June 14, 2006, we have implemented a Summer
Raffle with almost all new vendors and all kinds of great prizes to
help jewelers, metalsmiths and gem enthusiasts like you to outfit
your studio.

Total prize package is $12,025.90

All raffle proceeds go directly to support Ganoksin and supports
exchange of free for all.

The winners will be selected on August 1, 2006.
Ticket price is only $39!

Our comprehensive list of suppliers are those who believe in Orchid
and the power of jewelry exchange. Please do your part
in supporting these vendors when you think of your next purchase.

You asked, we listened! There will now be THREE winners of the
Ganoksin Raffle.

This is your chance to win these amazing prizes.
The total value of the prizes is $12,025.90

~ Grand Prize: $ 10,475.90
~ 2nd Prize: $1,000
~ 3rd Prize: $500

  http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Grand Prize: $ 10,475.90

~ Gold banner advertising account on Ganoksin - $1,599
~ Triad - Sparkie II Fusion Welder - $1,075
~ Whitney World Wide - Gift Certificate for $1035 worth of tools -
~ Metalwerx - Gift Certificate - $1,000
~ CLASP - Registration - $715
~ Cloud Dome - Light diffuser dome for jewelry photography - $500
~ Fretz Stakes - Gift Certificate for $500 worth of tools - $500
~ JNB Studio - Complete set of Engraving Master Series DVDs- $500
~ Michael Good - Synclastic anticlastic hammers and stakes - $450
~ Foredom - 2220, New SR motor, Jewelers Kit - $400
~ Myron Toback - Gift Certificate for $400 worth of tools - $400
~ Jason Penn Designs - Gift Certificate of $350 for unusual cabs - $350
~ Warg Enamel & Tool Center - Gift Certificate for $350 worth of tools - $300
~ Gesswein - Gift Certificate for $300 worth of tools - $300
~ Parker casting (formely Henkel) Production Gift Certificate - $300
~ Rare Earth Mining - Gift Certificate for $300 worth of gemstones -$300
~ Foredom - Jewelers Flexible-Shaft - $280
~ Jewelry Designer Manager Pro Software licence - $259.95
~ Ronda Coryell’s Art of Granulation DVD - $177
~ AJM/MJSA - Making the Most of your Flex-Shaft - $34.95

2nd Prize $ 1000

~ Rio Grande - Gift Certificate for $1000 worth of tools

3rd Prize: $ 500

~ Boony Doon - Gift Certificate for $500 worth of tools

Remember:

Ganoksin raffle tickets sold out fast!

Help Ganoksin. Help Orchid.

Purchase a ticket today. It’s easy!

Simply point your browser to
http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Thank you for your support!
For a better Orchid
Hanuman

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As the Ganoksin Raffle Organizer, it is letters like this and from
Terry that we all live for. We are now reaching the point where
vendors are asking us if they can donate equipment for the raffle.

Buying a raffle ticket or two supports the lifeblood of Ganoksin.
Besides, now lightening has three places to hit.

Thank you Karen and Terri. Your enthusiasm is what makes Ganoksin
and Orchid special.

A special thanks to all of our vendors who support us!

Best,

-karen

Karen Christians
M E T A L W E R X
50 Guinan St.
Waltham, MA 02451
Ph. 781/891-3854 Fax 3857
http://www.metalwerx.com/
Jewelry/Metalarts School & Cooperative Studio

6

Hi all,

Just bought my raffle ticket for the Ganoksin Summer Raffle “Build a
Bench”. I never win a dang thing, but hey, its for our forum, so its
a great motivator in the off chance… :slight_smile: You get the picture.
Any which way its a donation to all of us. Now…go buy that raffle
ticket!!!

CLICK HERE: http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Its easy! I know you can do it…

Cheers,

Lisa, (The greyhounds have become one with the cool bricks in the
atrium, and the other two pups have dug themselves burrows in the
dirt in the shade. Man its Hot here!! Even the chickens are
panting!!) Topanga, CA USA

7

Dear Karen,

I just entered the raffle. I was happy to see payment options
besides Pay pal.

I just wanted to say thank you to the wonderful vendors who are
donating prizes, good luck to everyone,

J Skirboll

8

Just a comment on Karen.

Karen Christians has incredible energy, and she has lent it to
Ganoksin for a long time. She deserves solid, and enduring round of
applause for this. She has worked really hard for the project, in
inumerable ways.

Her raffle creation, solicitation and organization really, truly,
matters for the server fees, for all that works to keep Ganoksin, and
Orchid online and alive.

Thankyou, thankyou Karen.
with hugs and enormous appreciation,

Charles

9

I just wanted to say thank you to the wonderful vendors who are
donating prizes, good luck to everyone,

J Skirboll

10

Hello all,

I have enjoyed reading all the emails and they have been very
helpful.

Because of the and friendship that is evident after
reading the emails, I bought tickets to support all you people are
contributing to others. I would like to say thank you to Ganoksin
and all the people that take the time to help others.

To all of you, my thanks…

Lisa

11

Greetings!

Ganoksin Summer Raffle “Build a Bench” is Announced!
http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Ganoksin is pleased to announce a new tradition of offering TWO
Raffles per year. As of June 14, 2006, we have implemented a Summer
Raffle with almost all new vendors and all kinds of great prizes to
help jewelers, metalsmiths and gem enthusiasts like you to outfit
your studio.

Total prize package is $12,025.90

All raffle proceeds go directly to support Ganoksin and supports
exchange of free for all.

The winners will be selected on August 1, 2006.
Ticket price is only $39!

Our comprehensive list of suppliers are those who believe in Orchid
and the power of jewelry exchange. Please do your part
in supporting these vendors when you think of your next purchase.

You asked, we listened! There will now be THREE winners of the
Ganoksin Raffle.

This is your chance to win these amazing prizes.
The total value of the prizes is $12,025.90

~ Grand Prize: $ 10,475.90
~ 2nd Prize: $1,000
~ 3rd Prize: $500

  http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Grand Prize: $ 10,475.90

~ Gold banner advertising account on Ganoksin - $1,599
~ Triad - Sparkie II Fusion Welder - $1,075
~ Whitney World Wide - Gift Certificate for $1035 worth of tools -
~ Metalwerx - Gift Certificate - $1,000
~ CLASP - Registration - $715
~ Cloud Dome - Light diffuser dome for jewelry photography - $500
~ Fretz Stakes - Gift Certificate for $500 worth of tools - $500
~ JNB Studio - Complete set of Engraving Master Series DVDs- $500
~ Michael Good - Synclastic anticlastic hammers and stakes - $450
~ Foredom - 2220, New SR motor, Jewelers Kit - $400
~ Myron Toback - Gift Certificate for $400 worth of tools - $400
~ Jason Penn Designs - Gift Certificate of $350 for unusual cabs - $350
~ Warg Enamel & Tool Center - Gift Certificate for $300 worth of tools - $300
~ Gesswein - Gift Certificate for $300 worth of tools - $300
~ Parker casting (formely Henkel) Production Gift Certificate - $300
~ Rare Earth Mining - Gift Certificate for $300 worth of gemstones -$300
~ Foredom - Jewelers Flexible-Shaft - $280
~ Jewelry Designer Manager Pro Software licence - $259.95
~ Ronda Coryell’s Art of Granulation DVD - $177
~ AJM/MJSA - Making the Most of your Flex-Shaft - $34.95

2nd Prize $ 1000

~ Rio Grande - Gift Certificate for $1000 worth of tools

3rd Prize: $ 500

~ Boony Doon - Gift Certificate for $500 worth of tools

Remember:

Ganoksin raffle tickets sold out fast!

Help Ganoksin. Help Orchid.

Purchase a ticket today. It’s easy!

Simply point your browser to
http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Thank you for your support!
For a better Orchid
Hanuman

12

Orchid Studio Outfit Raffle

This is your chance to win some amazing prizes!!

The total for prizes value is 12,025.90 US$!

Help Ganoksin. Help Orchid. Purchase a Raffle ticket today.

http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Thank you
Hanuman

13

Orchid Studio Outfit Raffle

This is your chance to win some amazing prizes!!

The total for prizes value is 12,025.90 US$!

Help Ganoksin. Help Orchid. Purchase a Raffle ticket today.

http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Thank you
Hanuman

14

Greetings!

Ganoksin Summer Raffle “Build a Bench” is Announced!
http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Ganoksin is pleased to announce a new tradition of offering TWO
Raffles per year. As of June 14, 2006, we have implemented a Summer
Raffle with almost all new vendors and all kinds of great prizes to
help jewelers, metalsmiths and gem enthusiasts like you to outfit
your studio.

Total prize package is $12,025.90

All raffle proceeds go directly to support Ganoksin and supports
exchange of free for all.

The winners will be selected on August 1, 2006.
Ticket price is only $39!

Our comprehensive list of suppliers are those who believe in Orchid
and the power of jewelry exchange. Please do your part
in supporting these vendors when you think of your next purchase.

You asked, we listened! There will now be THREE winners of the
Ganoksin Raffle.

This is your chance to win these amazing prizes.
The total value of the prizes is $12,025.90

~ Grand Prize: $ 10,475.90
~ 2nd Prize: $1,000
~ 3rd Prize: $500

  http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Grand Prize: $ 10,475.90

~ Gold banner advertising account on Ganoksin - $1,599
~ Triad - Sparkie II Fusion Welder - $1,075
~ Whitney World Wide - Gift Certificate for $1035 worth of tools -
~ Metalwerx - Gift Certificate - $1,000
~ CLASP - Registration - $715
~ Cloud Dome - Light diffuser dome for jewelry photography - $500
~ Fretz Stakes - Gift Certificate for $500 worth of tools - $500
~ JNB Studio - Complete set of Engraving Master Series DVDs- $500
~ Michael Good - Synclastic anticlastic hammers and stakes - $450
~ Foredom - 2220, New SR motor, Jewelers Kit - $400
~ Myron Toback - Gift Certificate for $400 worth of tools - $400
~ Jason Penn Designs - Gift Certificate of $350 for unusual cabs - $350
~ Warg Enamel & Tool Center - Gift Certificate for $300 worth of tools - $300
~ Gesswein - Gift Certificate for $300 worth of tools - $300
~ Parker casting (formely Henkel) Production Gift Certificate - $300
~ Rare Earth Mining - Gift Certificate for $300 worth of gemstones -$300
~ Foredom - Jewelers Flexible-Shaft - $280
~ Jewelry Designer Manager Pro Software licence - $259.95
~ Ronda Coryell’s Art of Granulation DVD - $177
~ AJM/MJSA - Making the Most of your Flex-Shaft - $34.95

2nd Prize $ 1000

~ Rio Grande - Gift Certificate for $1000 worth of tools

3rd Prize: $ 500

~ Boony Doon - Gift Certificate for $500 worth of tools

Remember:

Ganoksin raffle tickets sold out fast!

Help Ganoksin. Help Orchid.

Purchase a ticket today. It’s easy!

Simply point your browser to
http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Thank you for your support!
For a better Orchid
Hanuman

15

Orchid Studio Outfit Raffle

This is your chance to win some amazing prizes!!

The total for prizes value is 12,025.90 US$!

Help Ganoksin. Help Orchid. Purchase a Raffle ticket today.

http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

Thank you
Hanuman

16

Hello All!

As of today, there are only 19 days left to purchase raffle tickets
in the “Build a Bench” Summer Raffle to help Ganoksin.

http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

All raffle proceeds go directly to support Ganoksin and supports
exchange of free for all.

The winners will be selected on August 1, 2006 which means you have
19 days left to purchase tickets. Total prize package is
$12,025.90!!!

Ticket price is only $39.

As the Ganoksin Raffle Organizer, I want to share a bit about some
of our generous donators.

…

Bonny Doon Engineering, Inc.

Lee Marshall started Bonny Doon Engineering, Inc., taking the simple
concept of a hydraulic jack and re-engineered it for metalsmiths to
create volume, texture and multiples using tools he custom designed
for his system. Lee went on to engineer many more tools to help
metalsmiths work easier and faster. There are thousands of Bonny Doon
Presses out there all fueling ideas and imaginations. In 2005, Phil
Poirier, who worked with Lee on several projects bought Bonny Doon
Engineering, Inc., continuing a legacy of exciting brainstorming and
teaching to help all of us.

A selection of equipment for the Bonny Doon hydraulic press. Now
operated by Phil Poirier There are all kinds of goodies waiting for
the lucky winner!

Bonny Doon Engineering, Inc.
250 Tassett Ct.
Bonny Doon, CA 95060

Thank You Bonny Doon Engineering!

…

I am fortunate to know John Alves who is the expert on the Sparkie
Fusion Welder family. Meeting him first at a SNAG Conference and then
numerous times at Rio’s Catalog in Motion, John has always been a
huge supporter of Ganoksin. This nifty little welder comes in mighty
handy when customers arrive at the door at Metalwerx with broken
earring posts. When soldering is impossible, this is a great machine
to have around to put any kind of finding on. It’s the best when you
have to enamel! Fusing your way into corner? John is the man to call
for troubleshooting. He’s always there to help.

Sparkie II Fusion Welder
Retail Price - $1075

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.

Triad Inc.
Triad, PO Box 92, Chartley, MA 02712
Tel: 508-222-7126 or 800-642-4218

Thank you Triad!

…

Our contact at Whitney World Wide Products, Mike McKinnon, so far
has been a friendly voice on the phone. Without even knowing exactly
Ganoksin is, they have generously donated a huge bundle of 3M
products saved for the lucky winner. They will be at the upcoming
Trade Show for Jewelry Makers in Providence, RI, and if you are
attending the show, be sure to stop by and say hello and thanks.

Whitney World Wide Products
625 Hayward Ave N
St. Paul, MN 55128

Gift Certificate for $1,035 worth of tools
Retail Price - $1,035

An authorized dealer of 3M products, flex shaft accessories and
other jewelry supplies.

Thank You Whitney World Wide Products!

…

Karen Christians
M E T A L W E R X
50 Guinan St.
Waltham, MA 02451
Ph. 781/891-3854 Fax 3857
http://www.metalwerx.com/
Jewelry/Metalarts School & Cooperative Studio

17

The days are counting down to August 1 when we announce the winner
of the Ganoskin Summer Raffle “Build A Bench.”

I want to highlight a few more of our generous sponsors who support
Ganoksin and believe in the power of free exchange.

…

This is your chance to win some amazing prizes!!

The total for prizes value is $12,025.90 US$!

Grand Prize: $ 10,525.90 
2nd Prize: $1,000 
3rd Prize: $500

Help Ganoksin. Help Orchid. Purchase a Raffle ticket today.

http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

…

Gesswein

Elaine Corwin and Scott Petrillo has been our contacts at Gesswein.
Elaine is the technical representative, Scott and works in sales at
many of the trade shows. At the last MJSA Expo, I had the good
fortune to finally meet Roger Gesswein where we chatted about the
jewelry industry, manufacturing practices and the power of community
at Orchid. While working on the book “Making the Most of Your
Flex-Shaft”, Elaine was very helpful shipping me burs and bits, and
explaining about the world of polishing ceramics and the myriad of
coatings for drill bits. This is a good company with good products.
Gesswein contributes when they can to questions on the Orchid Forum
or by phone. The recent winners of the Ganoksin Raffle, Karen
Lechner and Susan Bucknam, both gave high praises in their business
relationship with Gesswein. Will you be the next winner to shop at
Gesswein?

Thank you Gesswein!

…

Myron Toback

Three years ago at the Orchid Dinner in Tucson, I had the pleasure
of sitting at the table with Eli and Joy. As the owners of the Myron
Toback, they were chatting with everyone around the table,
introducing each other and quite thoroughly enjoying themselves. When
the owners of a large company take the time to attend the Orchid
Dinner in Tucson, especially when there are so many other events to
attend, says something positive about the commitment they show to
Orchid. I’m not a professional jeweler and honestly, I knew very
little about the company, but did go to their website and ordered a
catalog. I’m glad I did, because this company has every clasp,
connection, etc. you could think of! They are courteous on the phone
and very helpful in assisting to find exactly the right finding for
your needs.

Thank you Myron Toback!

…

Michael Good Designs

The artistry of Michael Good’s work is known world wide. The gentle
sweeping of his forms in gold make him at the forefront of
synclastic and anticlastic raising. Michael is not only a superb
craftsman, but also an excellent teacher. He is patient and
articulate, a winning combination for any lucky student attending one
of his workshops. In his workshops, Michael provides students with
the opportunity to purchase their set of hammers. When I called him
and asked for a donation for Ganoksin, he was very enthusiastic and
was glad to help out any way he could. The lucky winner will receive
a signed set of Michael Good’s hammers to make your own beautiful
creations in moving metal.

Thank you Michael Good!

…

Karen Christians
M E T A L W E R X
50 Guinan St.
Waltham, MA 02451
Ph. 781/891-3854 Fax 3857
http://www.metalwerx.com/
Jewelry/Metalarts School & Cooperative Studio

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There are only 13 days left until we announce the winner of the
Ganoksin Summer Raffle “Build A Bench.”

This is your chance to win some amazing prizes!!

The total for prizes value is $12,025.90 US$!

Grand Prize: $ 10,525.90
2nd Prize: $1,000
3rd Prize: $500

Help Ganoksin. Help Orchid. Purchase a Raffle ticket today.

http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

I want to highlight a few more of our generous sponsors who support
Ganoksin and believe in the power of free exchange.

…

I’ve never seen anyone look at the diminutive size of raising stakes
created by Fretz Tools and not hold them lovingly in their hands. On
their own they are works of art. What you can do with them is even
more astounding. Each stake is a miniature version of the larger
ones, perfect when you need just a little tool to work into a tiny
crevice or hand raise a small vessel for the palm of your hand. Bill
Fretz has demonstrated his tools at various trade shows. Now you have
an opportunity to own a set of raising stakes and create your own
work of art.

http://www.fretzgoldsmiths.com/tools/index.html

Thank you Bill Fretz for your donation of $500 of tools!

…

Rio Grande has been at the forefront of customer service in the
jewelry supply business. The Bell family believe in education,
innovation, service and smiles. One of the major supporters of
Ganoksin, Rio Grande has helped their readership in many ways. One of
them, is they read Orchid…every day. When problems arise, they act,
and often it’s not from some nameless manager from the customer
service department, its from the CEO, herself. Products are shipped
out, and if a mistake is made, they fix it. It is these simple
principles that has made Rio Grande the largest jewelry supply
company in the world.

The prestigious Saul Bell Award is an international competition
which awards are given in several areas of jewelry fabrication. While
attending JCK, I was invited to the presentation dinner for the
winners of 2003. It was a moving event, and the work was outstanding.

Rio Grande has generously donated a Gift Certificate worth $1000 and
a registration to the upcoming Clasp Conference held in Nashville,
TN, Sept. 15-17, 2006.

http://secure.lenos.com/lenos/riogrande/clasp/

Thank you Rio Grande for all your effort and support of the jewelry
arts in all its facets, fabrication and imagination.

…

Foredom. The name is almost synonymous with a Flexshaft. But what
does Foredom’s name really stand for? Quality, excellent service and
innovation in their products. When jewelers ask me what kind of
flexshaft they should buy? I tell them a Foredom. Why? Their
handpieces are of the highest quality, the motors last for years and
when you call them on the phone with a question, they answer. When I
demonstrate on flexshafts, it’s always a Foredom. When I wrote the
Flexshaft Book, I held and worked on many handpieces, drove my feet
onto lots of foot pedals and turned on and off many motors. They are
quiet and reliable. When you have a deadline, reach for the Foredom
to finish the job…on time.

Thank you Foredom for your donation of a Foredom - 2220, New SR
motor, Jewelers Kit. Value: $400!

http://www.blackstoneind.com/foundations/store/home.asp

…

Warg Enamel and Tool Center

A new comer on the tool and supplies market, but an important one to
know. Located in Maine, they are experts in enamel and hollowware.
Pauline Warg, the co-owner, has just produced a book with Lark
Publishing on Metal Beads. When you call on the phone with a question
about a particular tool, you are talking to experts in the field who
have used the tools. They work with Grobet, Eurotool, Thompson
Enamels and a variety of kiln companies. They understand your needs
as a metalsmith and will help you in any way they can.

Thank You Warg Enamel and Tool Center for your generous donation of
a $300 Gift Certificate for a lucky winner of the Ganoksin Summer
Raffle!

http://www.wargetc.com/html/products.html

Karen Christians
M E T A L W E R X
50 Guinan St.
Waltham, MA 02451
Ph. 781/891-3854 Fax 3857
http://www.metalwerx.com/
Jewelry/Metalarts School & Cooperative Studio

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Thank you
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Hi All:

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Orchid Summer Raffle - Build a Bench

This is your chance to win some amazing prizes!!

The total for prizes value is $12,025.90 US$!

Grand Prize: $ 10,525.90 
2nd Prize: $1,000 
3rd Prize: $500

The winners will be selected on August 1, 2006

Purchase a Raffle ticket today!

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We wish to thank the sponsors of the Ganoksin Summer Raffle

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The Cloud Dome System

Cindy Lichfield has been a long time supporter of the Ganoksin
Project. Her invention of the Cloud Dome has helped thousands of
jewelers photograph their work in a professional setting which is
both portable and a cinch to operate. Without spending thousands on
fancy equipment, this easy to operate system takes advantage of the
rapidly advancing digital age converting your creations from image to
camera to Photoshop to the web in literally a snap.

Gift Certificate for $500 worth of equipment

Thank you Cindy Lichfield of Cloud Dome!

http://www.clouddome.com

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Like having your own personal instructor, learn by watching a
European trained master engraver take you through the process of
engraving step by step.

Complete set of Engraving Master Series DVDs
Retail Price - $500

Thanks You Joe Bloyd

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Parker Casting (formerly Henkel)

Custom mold making for your jewelry needs! If you need a component
cast, our experts at Parker Casting will make sure that you receive
the most accurate mold possible. Get professional mold-making, casting
and finishing service.

Awaiting the lucky winner is $300 in casting services.

Thank You Parker Casting!

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Jason Penn Designs

I met Jason first at a SNAG conference in 1998 and then again at
AGTA during the Tucson Gem Show. Jason’s lapidary designs are
innovative and provocative. He uses unusual stones like lava and
insets a small diamond on one side and a small ruby in the other. He
can take a simple grey river stone, drill a hole and place a free
spinning pearl in the center. His cabs of mutilated quartz are
stunning, as he finds the perfect cut that brings out the best each
stone has to offer. His color and selection and cut of chalcedony
reminds me of the best of Japanese Celadon porcelains.

A lucky winner will win a Gift Certificate for $350 of unique
cabochons.

Thank you Jason Penn!

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The Jewelry Designer Manager software program lets you keep track of
parts and vendors, calculate costs and pricing, create bills of
material, print invoices, price lists, catalogs and more. Whether you
sell to wholesalers, craft-fairs, home parties or retailers this
program can help you get organized so you can spend more time making
jewelry.

Sometimes, it’s the customers who say it best.

  I just received my copy of Jewelry Designer Manager. This
  software is WONDERFUL! My business is taking forever to get off
  the ground because I am trying to do everything myself,
  including trying to write an app like this. I started entering
  my vendors and some parts this evening. It's so easy and covers
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Thank You Bejeweled Software!

Jewelry Designer Manager Pro Software License Retail Price - $259.95

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Although I love making jewelry, granulation is a heartfelt passion.
When I met Ronda Coryell working at the Revere Academy booth at Rio
Grande’s Catalog in Motion, little did I know, that during Revere’s
Academy East in Wild Acres, that she would become my guide in this
ancient technique. I was thrilled to hear that Ronda would be doing a
set of videos based on her vast experience in granulation. They are
clear and concise and will be an incredible asset in anyone’s studio
that appreciates this bonding between metal and alloy.

The Complete set Art of Granulation DVD
Retail Price - $177

Thank you Ronda Coryell

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Rare Earth Mining Co. prides itself in being able to offer both
large manufactures and small jewelry makers fine and unusual gem
materials unavailable anywhere in the marketplace. Their 27 years
experience in Brazil, Africa, China, Germany, and the US allows to
market and supply some of the worlds unusual stones for the jewelry
market.

They supply materials like, Watermelon Garnet, Rainbow Hematite,
Drusy of all colors, and coatings, Pyrite in Schist, Blue Opal,
Koroit Opal, Uvarivite Garnet, Picture Jasper, and Magnetite Jade
Just to name a few.

Gift Certificate for $300 worth of gemstones

http://www.rareearthmining.com

Thank you Bill Heher!

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Orchid Summer Raffle - Build a Bench

This is your chance to win some amazing prizes!!

The total for prizes value is $12,025.90 US$!

Grand Prize: $ 10,525.90 
2nd Prize: $1,000 
3rd Prize: $500

The winners will be selected on August 1, 2006

Purchase a Raffle ticket today!

http://www.ganoksin.com/events/summer-06.htm

…

Karen Christians
M E T A L W E R X
50 Guinan St.
Waltham, MA 02451
Ph. 781/891-3854 Fax 3857
http://www.metalwerx.com/
Jewelry/Metalarts School & Cooperative Studio