Professional
Assistance
Personalized service from a
professional silversmith on silver care, restoration, and other
issues not found on the SAS site. When you call for assistance,
please mention that you are a member of SAS.
Member
News Exchange
Members can have newsworthy,
silver-related material including images posted on Member
News Exchange page.
Simply e-mail the information and image file to be posted!
MemberNetUSA
Insurance Programs
16 International Way, Warwick, RI
02886, Web site
800/242-1991, Fax : 866/568-6493
SAS is excited to
announce its latest member benefit. You are now able to obtain a
comprehensive insurance program through our exclusive partnership
with MemberNetUSA. Just log on to silversmithing.com and click on the
SAS Member Insurance icon. As business people, you know how difficult
and time consuming handling your insurance needs can be. Now just go
on-line, supply MemberNetUSA with the required information, and let
them provide you with the program options and prices. Products that
are offered include Life, Disability, Health, Dental, Retiree Medical
and more. Also, look at the Resource Center, where you will find
information that may help you deal with many Human Resource issues.
If you don't have Internet access, you can call MemberNetUSA at
800/242-1991 and talk with one of their Customer Care Consultants
about the products that are available.
SAS
Career Center
Member employers
receive a discount when posting job listings for all positions in the
metal arts field, including: silversmiths; jewelers; designers;
teachers; chasers; spinners; engravers; die cutters; die makers;
model makers; mold makers; casters; polishers; technicians; and
manufacturing, marketing and sales professionals.
Member
Listing
Easily check your membership
status by visiting the Member
List page.
Discounts
from the On-line Artisan Silver Gallery
Receive a 10% discount on all
silver purchased from the Artisan Silver Gallery on our Web site.
Jeffrey
Herman's Metalsmith's Calculator™
Make your life easier when
quoting jobs with this easy-to-use Excel spreadsheet. Calculate
the cost of any non-ferrous metal in square/rectangle, disc, or wire
form. Visit the Web site to get all the specifications and
start streamlining your business right away. Available free to
members as a download only.
Jeffrey
Herman's The
Care of Silver
THE instructional guide on
cleaning, storage, and display of silver.
Referral
Service
(Artisan members only)
A voluntary program for those
Artisans requesting commissions through SAS.
Technical
and Design Support Service
A voluntary service offering your
technical and/or design expertise to schools throughout the country.
World
Wide Web Artisan Silver Gallery
(Artisan members only)
Free display advertising to sell
your work to a world-wide audience.
Archives
(Artisan members only)
An Artisan reference library
maintained with your résumé, maker's mark, slides, and photographs.
Peter
Erickson Handwrought Flatware
Receive a 20% discount on all
Erickson sterling flatware consisting of 122 different place and
serving pieces in ten patterns. Peter is the grandson of George
Erickson who worked for Arthur J. Stone between 1915 and 1952. George
operated his own thriving silver shop from 1932 to 1976. Upon
retiring, George gave his tools to Peter who has been forging
flatware in the Erickson tradition since 1971.
Thomas
R. Markusen Handcrafted Holloware
Receive a 20% discount on all
production holloware pictured in Markusen's color catalog. Items
include: bowls, candlesticks, and plates in a variety of metals and
patinas. Markusen is a professor of metalsmithing at SUNY, College at
Brockport, New York, and has lectured at universities, craft schools,
and art galleries across North America. Markusen's work has been
exhibited throughout the US and Europe and has been featured in over
eighty leading galleries.
Robyn
Nichols Handcrafted Flatware & Holloware
Receive a 20% discount on all
production flatware and holloware pictured in Robyn's catalog. Robyn
is internation-ally recognized for her unique floral-style creations.
Her work has been featured in numerous national publications and can
be found in the permanent collections of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum and
the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.
Allcraft
Tool & Supply Co. (Updated
1/6/2006)
135 West 29th St., Suite 402, New
York, NY 10001
800/645-7124, 212/279-7077
1. 10% off all metalsmithing
tools, supplies, equipment, and non-precious metals. 2. At least 10%
off fabricating charges on precious metal products. Total minimum
order: $25.00. New members will receive a $5.00 gift certificate
towards their first order of at least $25.00.
Billrich
Industries, Inc. (Updated
1/3/2006)
PO Box 201, Fanwood, NJ 07023
908/233-7796, Fax: 908/233-7340, Web
site
Billrich is an authorized
distributor of the entire Handler Manufacturing line of processing
equipment for the metalsmith. We carry a full line of dust
collection equipment (from single work station to multi-position 3
and 5 HP units), grinders & polishing lathes, bench top polishing
units, larger floor model polishing units, jewelers' hoods, hand
pieces, flexible shaft motors and lappers, and much more. Visit
our Web site to see Handler’s complete line of products. Society
members will receive a 15% discount on all catalogue items, and up to
20% discount on any customized item.
Bob
Mitchell Productions (Updated
10/15/2007)
2990 Long Bow Loop
Las Cruces, NM 88011
505/521-4146, 
,
Web site
10% off Metal Arts Source Book #1
on CD-ROM, normally $12.99 and Metal Arts Source Book #2 on CD-ROM,
normally $14.99. (includes USA shipping and handling). The
ArtGuideSource Hallmarks Directory contains Hallmarks or trademarks
of contemporary North American artists/metalsmiths. Contact
information is also provided. VISA / MC accepted. E-mail
Bob requesting information on how to get your maker's mark listed
with him for free.
CD
Nelson Manufacturing Co. (Updated
1/3/2006)
464 B Wegner Dr., Lakemoor, IL 60051
815/759-2328, Fax: 815/759-2826, Web
site
20% off their full line of
Steamshine steam cleaners, Jewelshine® ultrasonics, and
accessories. If you're in the market for 12" vinyl-coated
stainless steel tweezers, these are the ones for you. Manufactured
for steam cleaners, they can also be used in the pickle pot. They
have a lifetime warranty against breakage, and the vinyl coating is
guaranteed for life (under normal working conditions). Cost is $9.98
for SAS Members.
The
Crafts Report (Updated
1/5/2006)
300 Water St., Box 1992,
Wilmington, DE 19899
800/777-7098, 302/656-2209, Fax:
302/656-4894, Web
site
Offering members a 1-year
subscription for $24 (normally $29). For this discount, you must call The
Crafts Report directly,
not order from their Web site. This offer is for NEW subscriptions
only, not renewals. When calling for the discount ask for
Stewart Abowitz.
Cutlery
Specialties (Updated
1/5/2006)
6819 S.E. Sleepy Hollow Lane,
Stuart, FL 34997
772/219-0436, Fax: 772/219-7674,
, Web
site
U.S. agents for Renaissance
wax/polish, Pre-Lim metal surface cleaner, Vulpex soap, Renaissance
metal decorroder, Groomstick archival small surface cleaner, and
other restoration, conservation, & preservation products. 5% off
all products.
Dean
Powell Photography (Updated
1/9/2006)
172 Middle St. Suite 102, Lowell,
MA 01852
978/452-7054, Fax: 978/452-7053
Dean offers members 20% off his
studio rates, and will accept work that is shipped in then sent back
to the client or forwarded to an exhibition.
Ellenco (Updated
1/11/2006)
PO Box 159, Tijeras, NM 87059
505/281-8650
20% discount off regular priced
software and label orders placed online at www.proslide.net
Gold
International Machinery Corp. (Updated
1/6/2006)
PO Box 998, Pawtucket, RI 02862
800/619-GOLD, 401/724-3200,
One of the largest used machinery
dealers in the country, Gold offers members a 10-15% discount on new
and used machinery and equipment for the manufacturing jeweler and silversmith.
G&S
Metals, Inc. (Updated
1/5/2006)
PO Box 7985, Ann Arbor, MI 48107
800/852-3860, 734/662-9344,
Fax: 877/662-6881, 734/662-6881,
, Web site
Gold, silver, platinum casting
grain may be purchased assorted by like metals to achieve maximum
quantity price breaks. Sheet, wires, and, sizing stock also
combine for quantity price breaks. All members will receive one
quantity price break. Please identify your status with SAS when
contacting G & S Metals.
H
& N Electronics (Updated
1/3/2006)
10937 Rome Beauty Dr., California
City, CA 93505
760/373-8033, Fax: 760/373-1870, ,
Web
site
Organic, water soluble soft
soldering flux in liquid or gel form. Plus a NEW and very unique
brazing and silver soldering paste flux which embodies "an
entirely new chemical principle." It differs widely from
ordinary silver solder fluxes. It is neutral - not acid - absolutely
non-corrosive - will not burn hand or skin. It eliminates all
occupational hazards which are inherent in acid fluxes. SAS members
receive a 15% discount on their first order and 10% on all subsequent orders.
Gail
J. Hedgepeth (Updated
1/3/2006)
7492 Belle Haven
Dr., Gloucester Point, VA 23062
804/642-2067, ,
Web
site
Gail successfully completed her
apprenticeship, journeyman program at Colonial Williamsburg. She was
in charge of the engraving shop for seven years and has had her own
business since 1997. SAS Members receive 15% off all hand engraving.
Hoover
& Strong (Updated
1/5/2006)
10700 Trade Rd., Richmond, VA 23236
800/759-9997, 804/794-3700, Fax:
800/616-9997, Web
site
Hoover & Strong offers SAS
members discounts on sterling, fine and 80/20 silver. They will
give the next quantity level over actual purchased quantity.
For example: If you order 10 ounces of sterling sheet you will get
the 25 ounce rate. Hoover offers a huge selection of silver
products including sterling & fine silver grain, sheet &
round wire, sterling flat, half round, low dome half round, square
& bezel wire, solders, 12" sheet, tubing and bezels.
They also will custom cast your original designs.
J.M.
Cohen Rare Books (Updated
1/12/2006)
2 Karin Ct., New Paltz, NY 12561
845/883-9720, Fax
845/883-9142, ,
Web
site
10% off all decorative and
applied art books. Also offers an extensive collection of
out-of-print silver and jewelry books.
Johnson
Brush Co. (Updated
3/20/2008)
1009 Main Street,
PO Box 222, Hope Valley, RI 02832
401/539-7143, Fax: 401/539-7148,
, Web
site
10% off all made-to-order bristle
wheel brushes, and brass, nickel, and steel wire wheel brushes. The
discount also applies to goblet, candle cup, and all other wheel-type
brushes. Brochure available.
Joslin
Hall Rare Books (Updated
1/6/2006)
PO Box 239, North Hampton, MA 01061
413/247-5080, ,
Web
site
10% off rare and out of print books.
Kaiser
Liturgical Arts (Updated
1/9/2006)
5674 Telegraph Road #161, St.
Louis, MO 63129
314/221-4719
Successor to MKPCo. Fifteen
years continous experience with Mueller Kaiser. 15% off gold &
silver plating and refinishing on non-repair items.
Massasoit
Tool Co. (Updated
1/3/2006)
110 Minnesota Ave, Warwick, RI 02888
800/648-6050, 401/739-6676, Web
site
25% off all 3M abrasive products
including abrasive sheets, discs, belts, flap wheels, brushes, and
Scotch Brite wheels & pads.
MRB
Jewelers Supply Corp. (Updated
3/5/2008)
2404 Fifth St., Fort Lee, NJ 07024
201/461-6472, Fax: 201/461-2942, Web
site
10% off all steel stamps
including custom name and logo stamps.
Patrick
Gill Company (Updated
1/4/2006)
9 Fowle St., Woburn, MA 01801
781/933-3275, Web
site
15% off gold and silver plating,
finishing, & lacquering. Members are asked to pay for return
shipping should a job estimate not be approved.
Polishers
& Jewelers Supply Company (Updated
1/6/2006)
662 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI
02909 (new address)
401/454-2888, Fax: 401/454-2889, Web
site
10% off all tools, supplies, and
equipment from their Grobet catalog. Call for a free catalog.
Providence
File Co. (Updated
2/21/2008)
376 Dry Bridge Rd. Unit 3, North,
Kingstown, RI 02852
866/282-3453, 401/294-7575, Fax:
401/294-7261,
40% off all files. They stock
every type imaginable, including Swiss pattern, rifflers, needle &
hand files, and special purpose files.
SM
Publications (Updated
1/8/2006)
353 West 56th St., Suite 7A, New
York, NY 10019
212/246-5060, Fax: 212/246-5216,
$25 off (reg. $150) The
Book of Silver, Flatware Silver Marks & Patterns,
and $2 off (reg. $24.95) The
Guide to Evaluating Gold & Silver Objects.
Safety
Source Northeast (Updated
1/3/2006)
111 Pennsylvania Ave., Warwick,
RI 02888
800/354-6113, 401/736-8774, ,
Web site
10-15% off all safety equipment
including ear plugs, muffs, safety glasses, goggles, first aid kits,
rubber gloves, cotton polishing gloves, respirators, aprons, etc.
Sassounian
Inc. (Updated
1/3/2006)
716 South Olive St., Los Angeles,
CA 90014
800/544-4419, 213/627-1206, Web
site
10-30% off all metalsmithing
tools, supplies, and equipment.
T.B.
Hagstoz & Son Inc. (Updated
1/5/2006)
709 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
800/922-1006, 215/922-1627, Web
site
1. On all gold, silver, and
gold-filled orders, they will bill at one quantity price break better
than the quantity ordered (1 dwt. min. of each size). 2. On most
jewelry tools, they give a 10% discount (please inquire at time of
purchase). 3. On all findings, they give one quantity price break
better than the quantity ordered. Supplying Handy & Harman
precious metal.
Wiesner
Manufacturing Co. (Updated
1/11/2006)
55 Access Rd., Warwick, RI 02886
401/421-2406, Fax: 401/421-2467
1. 3% off karat gold chain. 2. 5%
off gold-filled & sterling chain. Wiesner carries an outstanding
selection of "silversmiths' chain" in addition to other styles.
