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

• S6-E4: Carving Success with Kate Wolf: Precision, Passion & Adaptation

  In this episode of For the Love of Jewelers, master wax carver Kate Wolf sits down with host Mark Nelson. They explore Kate's journey as a wax carver, uncovering the experiences that shaped her career and drove her passion. Kate shares the story behind her line of wax carving tools, revealing the extensive research and design process that went into creating each one to ensure the highest level of precision and functionality for jewelry makers. 

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• S6-E3: Annie Osburn: A Life in Words & Art

  Annie Osburn is an award-winning author featured in such publications as National Geographic Traveler, Southwest Art, and Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist. Initially resistant to her talent as a writer, it seems the universe insisted she embrace it. After being introduced to an editor from the Santa Fe New Mexican, Annie kicked off an impressive career writing about local artists. Her first interview with a Santa Fe jeweler in the 1990s lit a creative fire she still feels to this day. In Season 6, Episode 3 of For the Love of Jewelers, Annie chats with co-hosts Mark Nelson and her daughter, Fiona Morrison, about her beginnings, career, and deep passion for jewelry and artistry. To learn more about Annie and her work, visit annieosburn.com and weavingandforging.com.

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• S6-E2: Behind the Scenes of Our Custom Casting Services

  In this episode, co-hosts Mark Nelson and Fiona Morrison are joined by Joshua Baca from Rio Grande’s Customization Team. Together, they explore every step of our custom casting service, from order placement to finishing and polishing. Plus, they share how we work with industry experts to make the CAD-to-delivery process seamless.Get 10% off select Swanstrom shape cutters! ⁠⁠Use promo code SWANSTROM at checkout through February 28, 2025 to save 10% on these must-have bench tools. ⁠https://tinyurl.com/ye2b5wzzLearn more about Rio Grande's custom casting services: https://www.riogrande.com/custom-casting-services/

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• S6-E1: How Two ABQ Teachers Are Shaping Tomorrow's Jewelers

  In this episode of For the Love of Jewelers, co-hosts Mark Nelson and Fiona Morrison sit down with Albuquerque High School instructors Lisa Gillett and Eddie Donato. They explore the importance of educating the next generation of jewelers, discuss the comprehensive program they established at the high school, and describe how Rio for Schools supports their efforts. Sponsored by Friedrich Dick Files. Use Promo Code RIOFILES10 for 10% off all Friedrich Dick files through 1/31/25. 

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• S5-E16: Will Vanaria of Metalwerx, Polishing Tips, & Merard

  Join co-hosts Mark Nelson and Fiona Morrison as they explore the art of polishing and share invaluable tips and tricks, diving into the best uses of specific Merard compounds. Then, Massachusetts-based jeweler, metalsmith, and art instructor at Metalwerx, Will Vanaria, joins the conversation to discuss his distinctive work, passion for using alternative materials in jewelry, and career.Use code RioMerard to get 10% off all Merard products through 12/31/24.

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