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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;spirit-of-shiloh, post: 3455, member: 32&quot;]I see that some member introductions told a bit about themselves so I will give a brief intro. again and a bit about me <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=";)" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I was a silversmith for 35+ years,I also dabbled in gold but its very expensive but is the same technique. I was taught at the bench by an elderly gentleman,he was 90 something and Native American. I was amazed by his talent and taking the time to teach me the ropes of silversmithing.</p><p><br /></p><p>I learned using a torch,jeweler saws,files,and building up my pieces. Then I dabbled in lost wax&nbsp; using a vac-u-cast and all the other componets that go with it,burnout oven,furnice melt, wax injector,vulcanizer,just to name a few.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Well, I preferred the torch method as no two pieces are alike so I sold all my casting equipment.</p><p><br /></p><p>I was also a political activist in the late 70&#039;s and 80&#039;s,raised three daughters, owned a horse boarding stable for 10 years and also collected and sold various antiques. I also collected coins and stamps in the late 60&#039;s through the 80&#039;s.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am still learning and LOVE to see all the antiques and collectables posted.</p><p><br /></p><p>PS</p><p><br /></p><p>I forgot my main LOVE,guitar. I played in a band in the 60&#039;s. I also write songs,and poetry <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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