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Friday, February 5, 2010
D.I.Y. Wedding RingsIt's wedding season! and people are thinking about making their wedding rings. I have worked with a few people already
this month to create some really great engagement rings, and wedding bands. Some are silver, some are gold, some have put
each others fingerprints on the bands, others are doing big beautiful sapphires instead of diamonds.
11:14 am est
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Cheyenne River Sioux Ice Storm DisasterYou may have heard the Dakotas had terrible ice storms this past weekend. The ice has brought down over 2,000-3,000 utility
poles down on the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
Electricity has been out for five
days (since Friday). Crews are working feverishly, but it may be out for up to 30 days in some areas. With no electricity,
no heat, no running water, and a wind chill below zero the situation is growing more difficult.
A way to help:
Goto Amazon.com and order
Non-perishable food, Cots, Heat sources (heaters & fuel),
Camp stoves & fuel, Light sources: Lithium 1, 2 and 3 batteries for law enforcement, Lamps/Batteries/Lamp Oil, Toiletries,
Toilet paper, Paper products for the shelters, Pampers/formula, Hand/baby wipes/Hand sanitizer
then ship to this
address
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Chairman’s Office Attn: Ice Storm
PO Box 590
2001 Main Street
(Tribal Offices)
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
605-964-4155
No contribution is too small, anything you can do
will make a difference.
Thank you,
Kirk Sklar
Metal Heart Jewelry
5:13 pm est
Monday, January 11, 2010
Saturday Jewelry Workshops, and February, March schedule at Metal Heart JewelryThe schedule is posted for Feb. and Mar. 2010! Check out the Saturday workshops especially for those who are looking to make
a jewelry project in a day!
4:51 pm est
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Creative block due to lack of tools?Too often I hear students say, "I can't make what I want to make to make because I need an X" Where X is usually
a tool they don't have. My response is "Look at what you have" too often we take for granted what we have and
fail to see it, and it's inherent usefulness. In Jewelry making, innovation can come in the way of making an old tool
do new tricks. I challenge you to revisit your tools with this new perspective. -Kirk
1:14 pm est
Monday, December 7, 2009
Winter Jewelry Classes - MNThe winter class schedule is posted! sign up for a jewelry making class or give one as a gift!
2:59 pm est
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Jewelers' saw bladesRemember that saw blades come in 17 sizes from #8 to 8/0. If you are having trouble sawing, perhaps you need to switch blades.
As the metal you are cutting gets thinner, you will need a finer blade. Also fine blades can be used on very thick metal,
but coarse blades do not do well on thin metal. Happy sawing!
10:46 am est
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Fall Jewelry Classes at Metal HeartI will be having fall jewelry classes. Starting the week of October 12. Classes will meet from 10-2 weekdays.
A class is six visits (once a week). I should have the schedule up soon. If you want to register for a jewelry making class,
call or email, 651-323-7026, kirk@metalheartjewelry.com
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Kirk Sklar is casting metal!
3:18 pm est
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Fine JewelryI am happy to announce that I an now offering fine jewelry at Metal Heart Jewelry. Bridal, wedding, engagement, and anniversary
rings in white gold, yellow gold, and platinum are just a visit away!
10:16 pm est
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Fall Session at Metal Heart JewelryYes there will be classes in September! I am trying to decide if day classes will meet from 9-12 and 1-4 as they did last
year or if they will meet from 10-2 daily. Let me know if you have a preferance!
12:10 am est
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Summer Jewelry Classes about to start!We are just a few days away from the start of the summer session. It's not too late to sign up for a class! There is one
seat open in Casting Class, and a few seats open in the other classes. I am really looking forward to Casting, it's going
to be a great class, participants will get some great tips on wax carving, as well experiece in the lost wax casting process.
9:25 pm est
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