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Dana Singer
Executive Director
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Week of July 29, 2013
Greetings!
If you haven't yet read the technical article from Boris Bally, "Swaging," let me take you to it here. For those of you who might now know, swaging is a forging process in which the dimensions of an item are altered using a die or dies, into which the item is forced. Boris shares a lot of good information. This will be my last issue of Riveting News. For a number of reasons, the board and I moved up my departure date to August 15. It has truly been an honor to serve SNAG and all its members. I urge you to continue to encourage your peers and colleagues to become members of SNAG. Riveting News will be on hiatus at least for the month of August; watch for the announcement when it resumes.Remember to use the many ways you can promote your event through SNAG: 1. Springboard, http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/springboard/opportunities/. Basic posts are free, be sure to select the appropriate category for your opportunity. Members can also purchase an upgraded announcement post for just $25 (compared to $100 for non-members to upgrade their posts). And sign up for the RSS feed. 2. SNAG's weekly news blog, depending on the type of announcement. Contact the editor at snagnews@snagmetalsmith.org. 3. SNAG Facebook page 4. Use directories from our website, http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/resources-opportunities/resources/
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Greetings!
Your introduction sets the tone for your newsletter and encourages the recipient to read further. Your style may be warm and casual, or technical and no-nonsense depending on your audience.
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2013 INTERNATIONAL PEARL DESIGN COMPETITION 
Entries are considered eligible for any of the awards being given. Let the piece you create speak for it self. All cultured pearl varieties; Akoya, South Sea, Tahitian and Freshwater of any shape and size are eligible for submission.
When you enter the CPAA competition, CPAA gives you a one-year Designer membership as an added bonus for your entry ($500 value).
All entries in the Pearl Design Competition will be judged by a panel of distinguished industry leaders on the basis of overall beauty, quality, originality and award guidelines. Go to the CPAA website for more information. Deadline: September 3
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Springboard Recent Highlights
These are only a few of the opportunities you'll find at Springboard. Sign up today for the RSS feed. And help SNAG spread the word. Forward this to everyone on your email list.
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Crafthaus Project Grant
The crafthaus project grant is awarded every September to a crafthaus member, regardless of location, professional background or craft field. It provides a maximum of $400 assistance/funding for a personal or group project.
Crafthaus members send in their proposed projects via email (no entry fee.) The general crafthaus membership and their supporters decide by popular vote which project they want to see supported. Crafthaus provides the project funding. The recipient blogs about the project from start to finish as a 'thank you' back to the crafthaus community.
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Sixth Presentation from the 2013
Professional Development Seminar
View and listen to "10 Tips for Catching & Keeping an Editor's Attention" from Michelle Bilodeau.
The theme of this year's Seminar was "Sacred Cow, Purple Cow, Cash Cow," challenging the traditional notions of marketing, becoming the purple cow that stands out from the herd, and bringing in more money.
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From Gemvision, This Week's Riveting News Sponsor
If you're bold enough to dream them, Gemvision's Matrix 7.5 and the Revo540CX Milling System can make your designs a reality. Take control of your design using Gemvision's CAD/CAM software solutions. Go ahead, imagine the possibilities. To learn more visit www.gemvision.com
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This Week on Jay Whaley's MetalSmith BenchTalk
The next two weeks are archived shows while MetalSmith BenchTalk is on vacation. The August 1 show will be red carpet jewelry designer Erika Courtney. The August 8 show will be enamelist Michael Romanik.
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New Symposium Launches 
Convergence is a new student-run symposium at the Rhode Island College, November 2 and 3, 2013, produced by the members of the RIC Artists Co-op.
There will be lectures and demonstrations on metal, sculpture, ceramics, and more. Confirmed guest artists so far include: Boris Bally, Shingo Furukawa, Troy Hines, Jim Lawton, and Steven Siegel. Attendance is limited to 150 attendees. Go to the Convergence website for more information.
Professors, Department Heads, and Administrators can request to have an information packet sent to their program.
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This Week
International Pearl
Design Competition
Springboard
Recent Highlights
crafthaus Project Grant
10 Tips for Catching & Keeping an Editor's Attention Riveting News Sponsor
Gemvision
This Week on Jay Whaley's MetalSmith BenchTalk
New Symposium Launches Maker Profile AEA Jewelry |
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About SNAG
The Society of North American Goldsmiths supports and advances the professional practice of artists, designers, jewelers and metalsmiths. SNAG provides access to a vibrant and passionate community, through education, innovation, and leadership. |
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MAKER PROFILE: AEA JewelryAEA Jewelry is created by New York based jewelry and fashion designer Adrienne Alaimo.  
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