[Welcome] New Members for April 18, 2011

Orchid Circulation: 11,500 members!

Please welcome our newest members…

Eric Joseph
Griffinstone
Kalamazoo, Michigan. USA

I am a sculptor working in a variety of media. My recent work
involves historically inspired “artifacts”. These are mixed media
pieces utilizing jewelry techniques, I.e. Metal forming, silver
soldering, and etching designs.

Sue Salsbury
Waterloo, IA. USA

Hello, I haven’t worked with jewelery since college but I have been
looking for new ways to work with the rocks and gems that I collect.
I haven’t settled on a solid direction as yet and a friend suggested
I join the group as a resource. More than likely I’ll just lurk in
the shadows for a time a nd enjoy the conversation.

At this time I am thinking about wire wrapping natural shapes rather
than working with cabs. I am interested in looking into methods that
don’t require lots of equipment such as casting, faceting or
cutting. Any and all suggestions will be welcomed.

Thanks,
Sue