Late-Breaking
News (2001)
11/21/2001: SilverWorksIV
Updated
Have you ever
thought about getting into engraving? Here's your chance to discover
this wonderful art form!
11/9/2001: Disposal
Damaged Flatware
Don't
throw it out!
10/31/2001:
Shipping Your Work
Fine
out how to do it the correct way here.
10/18/2001:
SAS
Membership Makes a Great Gift!
Do
you know a silversmithing hobbyist, graduating student, or
accomplished professional? A membership to SAS makes a GREAT birthday
or holiday gift, and, we'll enclose a special gift card. Check out
our member benefits then print out the membership
form for a gift your silversmith will truly appreciate!
8/27/2001:
Non-Toxic
Brazing Flux to be Introduced!
Superior
Flux will soon be coming out with a chloride- AND fluoride-free
brazing flux! You'll see it here first.
8/12/2001:
Silver Care Guide Updated
SAS
members receive this complimentary instructional guide in booklet
form. Not a member? You can still benefit from the on-line
guide. This guide is copyrighted!
10/2/2001:
Silver Trust International Closes
Linda
Meehan, Director of Silver Trust International: It is with deep
regret that I announce the closing of the New York offices of Silver
Trust International (STI) and the Silver Information Center (SIC)
effective October 12, 2001.
For 14 years, a number of international silver mining houses have generously supported the consumer marketing efforts that have benefited all levels of trade in the silver business. Promotional and educational programs, including advertising, public relations and market data, have allowed many firms to improve their sterling silver sales. It has also allowed many editors to offer their readers information on silver care, trends and new products.
Continued low silver prices over the past several years have forced a number of mining firms to reduce costs. Thus, the difficult decision had to be made to close the New York office.
The good news is that the Silver Institute, the parent group of STI, will continue to operate from its Washington, DC base. That office hopes to reinstate some of the consumer programs in the future. If you have received this letter, you are part of the mailing list for notification of future programs. The Institute's phone is 202/835-0185.
In the mean time, I direct you to the silver information Web site (www.sliverinfo.com), which will continue to be available and houses a variety of useful information for the trade, press and consumers.
If I can be of any assistance to you in the future, I can be reached at 203/325-2106 or by e-mall (meehan100@yahoo.com). Diana Shiel continues to operate as Sheil & Co., and can be reached at 201/891-5960, or ShielPR&aol.com.
All the members of the STI/SIC staff thank you for working with us over the years, and wish you much success in the future.
7/18/2001:
NOMM Announces Capital Campaign
Help
the National Ornamental Metal Museum to
create a major resource for the metals world!
6/3/2001:
SilverWorks
Once Again a Success!
Read
what makes SilverWorks special!
5/26/2001:
Sterling
Silversmith's Award Announced
See who
won the 2001 Hans Christensen Sterling Silversmith's Award
5/24/2001:
Sterling
Silversmith's Award to be Announced
The 2001 Hans
Christensen Sterling Silversmith's Award recipient to be announced
late Saturday night (the 26th). You'll find the winner here.
5/17/2001:
Coming
Soon: Dust Extraction for Holloware!
Getting a lot of
dust blown back at you while polishing larger pieces, especially deep
bowls? I know the feeling. After 15 years of experimentation, I've
finally found the solution! Within the next few weeks I'll put it all
together for you with detailed photographs. Until then, take a look
at my current set-up which is more
cumbersome, but still works well. Jeff "Happy
Lungs" Herman
5/12/2001:
Next
SilverChat - May 30, 2001
If you can't find
answers to your questions about the new Argentium Sterling on this
page,
this is the time to ask them. Herman is the North American technical
consultant for this alloy.
5/12/2001:
SilverWorksIII
Deadline Today!
There
are still a few openings for SilverWorksIII.
Call Jeff Herman at 401/567-7800 if you're interested.
5/5/2001:
SilverWorks
Deadline in One Week!
Don't
forget to sign-up for the year's major SAS get-together. We need
your registration
fee by May 12th.
4/5/2001:
Argentium
Sterling MSDS
A
Manufacturer's
Safety Data Sheet has been uploaded for
this new alloy.
3/2/2001:
The NEW
Firestain-Free Argentium Sterling
A
brief technical page has been produced explaining the advantages of
this new alloy.
Updates will be uploaded as more information becomes available.
3/1/2001:
SAS Member Insurance Programs Finally Arrives!
SAS
is excited to announce its latest member benefit. You can now obtain
a comprehensive insurance program through our exclusive partnership
with MemberNetUSA.
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, all without ever seeing an insurance
agent! Check
it out >>>