Robert Begay is a young Dine artist who is making extraordinary jewelry. In this video he tells of his background, his artistic influences, his love of turquoise and we see some beautiful jewelry.
Bruce Mead was the Bisbee Rock Man and he taught me how to cut turquoise. In this video he shows how to attach turquoise slabs to the doping stick for cutting. Its a bit rough but worth learning from
Timestamp 8:13 is what it's all about! Listen to Gary explain why he tumbles first. Rough turquoise can have a "skin" covering a high grade core. Or, it can just be chalk and crumble away while being cut. I would use a stronger word than creepy Gary!
Timestamp 8:13 is what it's all about! Listen to Gary explain why he tumbles first. Rough turquoise can have a "skin" covering a high grade core. Or, it can just be chalk and crumble away while being cut. I would use a stronger word than creepy Gary!