Here's
the outstanding benefits package
you'll
receive as a member:
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!
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.
Don't
forget to check your membership status here
before ordering.
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.
Referral
Service
(Artisan members only)
A program for those Artisans
requesting commissions through SAS.
Technical
and Design Support Service
A 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.
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.
All
Members also receive
generous
discounts from these suppliers:
Don't
forget to check your membership status here
before ordering.
Allcraft
Tool & Supply Co. (Updated
2/12/2010)
135 West 29th St., Suite 402, New
York, NY 10001
800/645-7124, 212/279-7077, ,
Web site
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 Handlers complete line of products. Society
members will receive a 15% discount on all catalogue items, and up to
20% discount on any customized item.
CD
Nelson Manufacturing Co. (Updated
3/24/2014)
538 Herbert Road, #10
Lakemoor, IL 60051
815/759-2828, 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.
Don't
forget to check your membership status here
before ordering.
Cool
Tools(Updated
2/7/2012)
162 W. Main St. Suite M,
Whitewater, WI 53190
888/478-5060, Web
site
10% off over 700 exclusive Cool
Tools products including our world famous Patina Gel stabilized liver
of sulfur. We specialize in design and productivity products for the
metal clay and jewelry making industry. Our product lines include
Jewelry Shape Templates for sophisticated frames, bails, ring shanks,
ring tops, settings and lapidary. We manufacture hundreds of antique
molds of high temperature pure silicone for wax and low melt alloys.
When you checkout, you must provide the coupon code: SAS10.
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: 978/452-7058,
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.
DesignIntense
Web Site Design (Updated
9/9/2020)
DESIGN intense,
Eliza Alys Young, aka. CreativEliza,
Tel: 904/417-8853,
Cell: 305/790-0912, Fax: 208/275-0732, Web
site
SAS recommends
Design Intense to its members for their website needs because of the
quality of the sites produced. Eliza's has great design sense which
stems from her background (she has a dual BFA from Maine College of
Art in Graphic Design and Photography and also taught Web design for
many years). Her aesthetic is clean and modern with an emphasis on
building sites that load quickly, with easy navigation, and a clear
hierarchy. One of Eliza's greatest assets is her communication
skills. Eliza is excellent at understanding the needs of the client
and implementing a plan to develop an effective Web presence. With
her technical knowledge, she can integrate shopping carts, member
areas, galleries and more.
Not happy with
your current site? Eliza offers a free consultation with detailed
review of your current site followed with recommendations.
* All sites built
using Wordpress, a CMS (Content Management System) which allows for
the client to update the design and expand the site as needed.
* Training on
basic updates in Wordpress is available.
* 20% discount on
regular rates for SAS members
* Free estimates
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.
Don't
forget to check your membership status here
before ordering.
H
& N Electronics (Updated
10/27/2020)
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.
Handmade
Business (Updated
12/21/2017)
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.
The
Herman Planisher (Updated
4/13/2020)
PO Box 786, West Warwick, RI 02893
401/461-6840, ,
Web site
In the market for the world's
most comfortable planishing hammer? Jeff Herman, Founder and
Executive Director of SAS, designed this beauty that's crafted by
renowned blacksmith Saign Charlestein. It will quickly become your
favorite hammer! Save 15%. (Call and ask for the discount code.)
J.M.
Cohen Rare Books (Updated
8/19/2013)
2 Karin Ct., New Paltz, NY 12561
845/255-0856, ,
Web site
10% off all decorative and
applied art books. Also offers an extensive collection of
out-of-print silver and jewelry books.
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.
Don't
forget to check your membership status here
before ordering.
Kinley
Covers (Updated
6/22/2010)
339/499-4510, Web
site
5% off Kenized Silvershield
flannel flatware and holloware bags, silver storage rolls, and
yardage from this Web-based business. On the shopping cart page where
it says "Discount Codes," SAS members must enter SAS5
in the box, then click "Apply Coupon" for your discount.
Lloyds
of Lancaster County (Updated
6/2/2010)
405 Maxwell Dr., Quarryville, PA 17566
717/786-4254, Fax: 717/786-8636, ,
Web site
Receive a 5% discount on labor
for custom flatware storage inserts and silver chest relining.
Discount is limited to $100 per customer.
Massasoit
Tool Co. (Updated
4/30/2012)
110 Minnesota Ave, Warwick, RI 02888
800/648-6050, ,
Web site
25% off all 3M abrasive products
including abrasive sheets, discs, belts, flap wheels, brushes, and
Scotch Brite wheels & pads.
NC
Black Company (Updated
1/3/2014)
831 East Country Club Rd., Mount
Airy, NC 27030
336/978-0572, ,
Web site
NC Black offers hammers, stakes,
and forming blocks for Micro metalsmithing, shell forming, and
raising. Use discount code SAS10 for 10% off your entire order.
Oldani
Brothers, LLC
Peter Oldani, 735 Hanover Rd.,
Meriden, CT 06451
203/630-6565 ,
Web site
Oldani Brothers offer services
including spinning, soldering, polishing, pewter casting, engraving,
and product design. For more information on our capabilities and
custom options, visit our blog.
Members receive a 10% discount if they reference the Society.
Polishers
& Jewelers Supply Company (Updated
1/6/2006)
662 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI 02909
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.
Potter
USA (Updated 4/24/2015)
1934 E 18th St., Tucson, AZ 85719
520/777-6032, 520/405-8539, ,
Web site
Potter USA is a manufacturer of
steel silversmithing T-stakes, mushroom stakes, and miscellaneous
forming tools for the professional silversmith. Members will receive
25% off the listed price of all the stakes on their web site.
R.O.
Jette Plating (Updated
3/10/2010)
38 Vine St., Franklin, MA 02038
508/520-1493,
15% off gold and silver plating,
finishing, antiquing & lacquering. Another benefit: Roger plates
the old fashioned way - without nickel! Members are asked to pay for
return shipping should a job estimate not be approved.
Don't
forget to check your membership status here
before ordering.
Safety
Source Northeast (Updated
1/10/2022)
Ask for Brian Kingman
If ordering
online, type SAS in the special instructions box.
29 Gillespie Rd.,
Charlton, MA 01507
508/248-4265, 800/354-6113, ,
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.
SC
Studios LLC (Updated
3/26/2015)
Tacoma, WA 98406
818/634-2304, ,
Web site
SC Studios LLC provides
meticulously handmade metalsmithing tools and supplies. These include
chasing tools, pitch, hammers, snarling irons, and stakes, all hand
made in the USA by Saign Charlestein. Visit their Web site and enter
coupon code SAS at checkout to receive 10% off your entire order.
Don't
forget to check your membership status here
before ordering.
SEP
Jewelry Tools of Chicago (Updated
5/30/2017)
5 South Wabash Ave, 514, Chicago,
IL 60603
312/541-4554, Fax: 312/541-1944, Web
site
SEP Tools is offering a 5%
discount to SAS members on all PUK-related products including
Lampert's new PUK5 pulse arc welder. To take
advantage of the discount, contact Gabby Sepiashvili.
Silver
Magazine (Updated
11/3/2012)
PO Box 2284, Palm Beach, FL 33480
561/655-7693, ,
Web site
Silver Magazine is offering a 10%
discount on their bi-monthly publication. The following rates are 10%
off their normal rates: $36 (1 year), $63 (2 years), and $90 (3
years); Canadian rates: $45 (1 year), $81 (2 years), and $117 (3
years); International rates: $49.50 (1 year), $90 (2 years), and
$130.50 (3 years). Higher rates include the foreign postage necessary.
The Magazine is published 6 times
per year. To see some of the articles and advertisers in the
magazine, please visit their website. To order, you may: 1) go to
their website; 2) use PayPal and pay to their e-mail address
(silvermag33480@gmail.com) being sure to mention the length of
subscription and your mailing address; or 3) mail your payment -
please remit your check to Silver Magazine, PO Box 2284,Palm Beach,
FL 33480.
Don't
forget to check your membership status here
before ordering.
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.
T.B.
Hagstoz & Son Inc. (Updated
3/21/2013)
709 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
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.
T. B. Hagstoz & Son Inc. has
been in the jewelry supply business for over 115 years. We carry
precious and base metals in wire and sheet form, tools and equipment,
as well as findings.Wire is can be supplied round, square, and 1/2
round in Sterling Silver, Fine Silver, Alloyed Golds, Platinum, Gold
Filled, Copper, Brass, Bronze, and Nickel Silver. We have the ability
to fabricate round discs from 1/4" through 11 1/2"
diameters in most any gauge in the aforementioned metals. We would be
happy to provide a quote on any product we have to offer.
Titan
Tool Supply, Inc. (Updated
1/10/2012)
68 Comet Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
716/873-9907, Fax: 716-873/9998, ,
Web site
Titan Tool Supply, Inc. was
established in 1952, and has been serving the inspection and micro
finishing needs of industry. Their lines include optical inspection,
stereo microscopes, measuring microscopes, industrial endoscopes, and
videoscopes. Titan also carries a large selection of diamond and CBN
(borazon) micro finishing tools, Swiss needle files, diamond needle
files, diamond miniature files, diamond riffle files, polishing
stones, and hand deburring tools. They are offering a 10% discount on
all purchases.
Ufax
(Updated
10/23/2009)
Go 626262 and
conserve natural resources with Ufax! Cut back on wasted paper, ink,
and toner by sending and receiving your important fax documents via
e-mail and/or on-line. To sign up, go to their Web site, then use the
promo code (contact SAS for the promo code) during the sign-up
process and get $3 per month off any package. No contracts. You can
even transfer your existing fax number!
877/FAX-UFAX,
,
Web site
Don't
forget to check your membership status here
before ordering.
Wiesner
Manufacturing Co. (Updated
2/12/2010)
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.
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