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About the show: "THE JEWELRY CONNECTION "
Jewelry Designers are exciting and interesting people! The Jewelry connection is committed to bringing those artists here for live interviews, reviews of their work! All kinds of subjects and philosophies get kicked around and contemplated during our Sunday afternoon broadcasts! Please join us!
I recently set up a Yahoo Group for The Jewelry Connection to use as a central location for the calender of events and other show related discussion! Please feel free to join. Here is the location for the group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TJCNL/
8/17/2008 1:10 PM PST
Miriam Grafer Interview
(89 min.)
Miriam Grafer joined us for a live interview and review of work! Her specialty is wire crocheted jewelry, imcorporating gemstones and beautiful glass beads in one of a kind unique designs!
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8/16/2008 7:57 PM PST
TJC Regular Programing
(264 min.)
THE JEWELRY CONNECTION
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8/12/2008 1:27 PM PST
August 2nd week Standard Program
(605 min.)
The second week of August-announcements, guest artists, videos, pictures, recommendations for sites to visit regarding art jewelry, and of course lots and lots of music!
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8/10/2008 12:52 PM PST
Oriental Wearable Art Jewelry Artist Emi Fukushima
(60 min.)
Presenting artist Emi Fukushima http://creationsbyemi.com/designs.html We shared
her pictures of wearable art in Washi paper, PMC, and polymer clay ! See HGTV for her tutorials on kimono Pendant: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_clay_jewelry/article/0,1789,HGTV_3238_1390604,00.html
and Japanese Washi Paper Fan Brooches! visit http://www.kura-washi.com for more on Washi papers!
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7/27/2008 12:56 PM PST
Emily Gray and Maureen Thomas as Featured Designers
(63 min.)
THE JEWELRY CONNECTION featured gemstone wire wrap artist Emily Gray of the UK and Maureen Thomas crafter of wonderful polymer jewelry. Also discussion about what Polymer Clay is and what is possible with it!
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7/24/2008 11:58 PM PST
Ginta Siceva of England Leather in Wearable Art
(614 min.)
THE JEWELRY CONNECTION presents a continuous play of the autobiography and work of independent jewelry artist Ginta Siiceva of the UK. Leather like you've never seen leather before! Enjoy!
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7/21/2008 11:58 PM PST
Andrea Corson Silver Gold and Vermeil Designer
(605 min.)
THE JEWELRY CONNECTION presents Andrea Corson! Independent jewelry artist working in Silver, Gold, and Vermeil!
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7/20/2008 12:55 PM PST
3 5 85 Twin Designers in Atlanta Georgia
(67 min.)
THE JEWELRY CONNECTION presents Georgelyn and Georgette of Atlanta Georgia!
Designers of lovely Geometric thread earrings. 23 year old twin students and entrepreneurs, keep their college funds coming in by designing jewelry!
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7/13/2008 1:09 PM PST
Databases for Jewelry Talent Where and What are They!?
(77 min.)
Mona Hair - Jewelry Designer and Producer/Host of The Jewelry Connection introduced and shared the remarkable possibilities available through portfolio databases for designers and consumers alike.
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7/6/2008 1:11 PM PST
Beating Fear at the Design Table
(71 min.)
Mona Hair - producer and host of The Jewelry Connection discussed beating fear at the design table, sharing use of a glass grinder, and discussion about using crown wire to create settings.
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Music for THE JEWELRY CONNECTION is generously provided by Ed Rambeau of www.edrambeau.com
What better match for the beauty of inspired jewelry design, than songs of romance and love! You can find Ed's CDs, an autobiography annotating his contribution to American Music History, and a link to his fan club at his website! Ed has a long history in American Music as a song writer, singer, and actor. His gift of voice and cherishable talent of delivering a song are legendary. This MP3 player delivers 30 second clips of only a few of hundreds of great classic American Songs that Ed has recorded! Several of Ed's recordings are availabe, in full length MP3s for your listening pleasure, here in the media files and also are played during the program! Please explore his website for more of this great music!
What is your current occupation? Do you enjoy it?
I love my work....all of it! I work as a registered nurse with a cardiovascular specialization in surgery for a day job! All other hours of the day I am designing jewelry...even in my sleep.
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What is your educational background? Are you currently in school?
I began as a music major with french horn and piano as my primary instrumets. I have a degree in nursing and have been employed in that field for about 28 years. I've been independently studying and practicing jewelry design for about 14 years. I am not currently in school, but I am in a constant state of learning, experimentation, and research.
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Do you have any vices (smoking/drinking/etc)? Describe:
I love tools...all tools. I'm a tool junkie. Here is a great tutorial on what is needed to do soldering projects. I order a lot of stuff from this company and they are "ACE" with quality products and excellent service!
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Do you have any "heroes" in your life or your work? Describe:
Many. People who do acts of kindness and give of themselves to others in any capacity are my heroes.
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Do you have a favorite quotation? Enter it here:
Kindness and generosity of spirit are always in style - Mona
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What makes you happy? Why?
dark chocolate, great music, a good book
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What makes you sad? Why?
all forms of negativity
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Name five (5) items you can't live without:
chocolate, my super long body pillow, my contact lenses, my convertible, lipstick
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Do you have favorite type of music? Favorite bands or singers?
Ed Rambeau, Sting, Michael Buble', Rod Stewart, Mana, Paul McCartney, Evan Paul too many to name really.....
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What type of films do you enjoy? Please give some examples:
comedy, Sci-Fi, romance
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Do you enjoy television? Which programs?
Comedy, Romance, and Science Fiction are my favorites.
I like the program "Men in Trees", "Moonlighting"
other than those two...I watch channels that show old movies.
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Do you like to read? If so, what books have you enjoyed recently?
Novels by Wilbur Smith. Always huge adventure and excitement. Examples are: "River God", "The Warlock", "The Seventh Scroll", "Elephant Song" and many others.
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