My name is Thackeray Taylor and I have worked at Rio Grande for 5 years. I have been designing and making jewelry since 1983. My experience is mostly, but not limited to, Silver and Gold fabrication, Inlay, making cabochons and general lapidary work, stone setting, casting, Bonny Doon forming and hair pulling (my own). I have been an avid follower of Orchid for a few years and have finally decided to "put myself out there". Thackeray; http://www.riogrande.com