For the Love of Jewelers: A Jewelry Journey Podcast Presented by Rio Grande Rio Grande

Alicia Goodwin joins co-hosts Paulene Everett and Scott Bradford on this For the Love of Jewelers episode. She is the owner and creative force behind her business—Lingua Nigra. Alicia’s vibrant energy is contagious as they discuss her intense passion for raw, sculptural design and the influence of Mesoamerica and other historical jewelry on her work. Learn how Alicia celebrates ancient jewelry-making techniques like acid etching and metal reticulation and uplifts the beauty of handmade imperfection.

Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team members Shane Hendren and Scott Bradford talk shop and answer jewelry-making questions from viewers on the latest episode of Tech Team Tuesday.
 
Topics include CAD Design, 3D Printers, favorite tools and more.
 
Do you have a question you would like answered? Leave it in the comments or reach out via email at podcast@riogrande.com.
 
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Rio Grande Tech Team members Shane Hendren and Paulene Everett talk shop and answer jewelry-making questions from viewers on the latest episode of Tech Team Tuesday.

Topics include permanent jewelry, arc welding, jewelry education, favorite tools and more. 

Do you have a question you would like answered? Leave it in the comments or reach out via email at podcast@riogrande.com

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Peter Gilroy, owner of Bonny Doon Tools in Taos, New Mexico, joins Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team member Shane Hendren on the latest For the Love of Jewelers Podcast episode.

Peter shares how he balances the many hats he wears running a two-person operation at Bonny Doon as well as his passion for creating unique, timeless pieces for his customers. Joining Peter on the podcast is machinist Therese Keltner, who shares her thoughts on making tools for other makers.

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Shane Hendren and Phil Scott of the Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team answer customer questions weekly on Tech Team Tuesday. In this episode, they discuss engraving, stone setting and other questions from our viewers. 

Be sure to join us live each week at 11 a.m. MT on our YouTube and Facebook profiles to learn more about jewelry-making techniques, tools and other shop talk. 

Want to have your question answered live on the show? Leave a review or comment, and we will do our best to answer it live and on this podcast. You can also email us at podcast@riogrande.com.

Use promo code Bonny10 to get 10% off all Bonny Doon tools at RioGrande.com. The Promo Code ends 3/31/24.

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Middle and high school jewelry programs are booming across America as upcoming generations discover this captivating artform that combines creativity, critical thinking and endless potential! This episode of For the Love of Jewelers welcomes Bryan Petersen of Bozeman High and Stacie Smith of Gallatin High School—two enthusiastic Rio for Schools instructors from Bozeman, Montana, who empower aspiring teens to learn new skills as they help forge the next generation of jewelers. They join co-hosts, Paulene Everett of the Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team and Mark Nelson, Rio for Schools Education Coordinator, to discuss the younger generations’ growing interest in jewelry fabrication and metalsmithing.