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Are your bags packed? Are you ready to go? Whether you’re leaving on a jet-plane or some other mode of transportation, we can’t wait to see you in Tucson for Catalog In Motion®!
Some of you may already be enjoying the pre-show, while others are gearing up for the jewelry-making event of the year. It all comes down to this weekend, where hands-on classes and informative seminars converge. Where experts meet students, where customers meet products, and where jewelers meet educational opportunities that help them grow and profit.
Once you’re in the showroom, check out these must-see items:
• Embeddables™ (booth #103)— easy-to-use Embeddables™ and a must-have for metal clay artists! Add a silver or bronze eyelet, bail or setting to your metal clay design then fire them together.
• Rio Dexterity Clasp™ (booth #120)—Simply pinch open our exclusive clasp, catch the jump ring of the chain on the peg, then release. The hidden magnet keeps the clasp securely closed.
• TemprRings™ (booth #120)—Designed with strength, and beauty, too! Easy-to-solder, the spring-hard jump rings are full-tempered and provide better strength and quality, helping you to achieve more secure connections. Get a sneak peek of TemprRings™ being put to the test below:
• CAD/CAM Rapid Prototype (booths #111 and #112)—DigitalWax® Rapid Prototype equipment with new 3Design CAD software is a must-see at Catalog In Motion. Cast 3D models from computer-aided design (CAD) with the type of precision and detail you need to see to believe. Catalog In Motion is your opportunity to discover what’s in your reach—incredible detail, astonishing results, impeccable design.
• Rio Booth—Stop by the Rio booth and ask about ordering on the web, using social media, taking Education In Motionsm classes, plus much more. Also, be sure to fill out a survey regarding your Catalog In Motion® experience (or check back here for the survey link after the show).
See you in Tucson!
Don’t miss this must-see seminar at Catalog In Motion® where you’ll learn to demystify the web! If you’ve always wanted to create a website where you could sell your products, this is the seminar to attend. Ideal for beginners who want to conquer the World Wide Web, you’ll explore how to take control of an exciting marketing channel and create an online presence.
Join Albert Lozoya and Valerie Hensen, two of Rio’s lead web experts. Albert has maintained several professional websites and has more than 15 years of experience as a graphic designer and illustrator. Val is a member of Rio’s information technology team and has more than 10 years of marketing experience, plus an MBA and Ph.D. in Organizational Communications.
No matter what skill level you find yourself at, you’ll learn all about the possibilities and gain the confidence you need to manage employees, consultants or anyone you choose to enlist to help you get the web working for you. The free seminar will also cover the following topics:
• Obtaining a domain name
• Where to host your site
• Costs for setting up and maintaining a website
• Examples of how to do it all!
A more in-depth booklet that discusses all the how-to’s will be available to download after the seminar. And stick around for the Q&A, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers—from the basics to the more advanced issues, Albert and Val are there to help you maneuver your way through the ‘net. You’ll be surfing in no time!
Download the presentation notes.
Have you had the opportunity to get your hands on a Bonny Doon hydraulic press? How about the amazing bracelet-forming kit? Catalog In Motion® is your chance to see Bonny Doon tools and equipment in action and learn from the experts. Who are the experts, you ask? That’d be Phil Poirier and David Reynolds, who will be showing off techniques in the showroom, during the hydraulic forming class and at the free seminar Innovative Techniques with the Hydraulic Press.
The Experts
• G. Phil Poirier—Master jeweler Phil Poirier has spent 35 years as a goldsmith and 24 years designing and engineering tools for the jewelry industry, specifically for hydraulic presses. He is the current owner/operator of Bonny Doon Engineering in Taos, NM. www.gphilpoirier.com
• David Reynolds—During an apprenticeship under master goldsmith G. Phil Poirier, David Reynolds learned everything from delicate goldsmithing to machining various types of stainless steel. Today, he manufactures and machines all tooling and accessories for the Bonny Doon line.
The Opportunities
• Class—There is still space available in the Hydraulic Forming class, where David Reynolds explores hydraulic die-forming, a process that empowers the artist with 20 tons of strength, increased productivity and the potential to create in ways other methods cannot.
• Seminars—Showing off the many techniques of metal forming available using a hydraulic press, the Innovative Techniques with the Hydraulic Press seminar by Phil Poirier goes from simple tasks such as silhouette die-forming to complex techniques such as deep-drawing.
• Showroom—Phil and David will both be in the showroom from open to close all four days of the show, presenting the complete line of Bonny Doon tooling, answering your questions and showing off a few brand-new Bonny Doon products that will be making their debut at Catalog in Motion.
The Products
• The Bonny Doon Hydraulic Press (http://tinyurl.com/y9oernk)—Learn what Bonny Doon can do for you! It works with the same energy, inventiveness and boundary-breaking philosophy as G. Phil Poirier, who made his first press using a homemade form and a 5-ton ram because he simply “needed a bigger hammer.” With the strong arm of machinery found in presses and the broad array of tooling made exclusively by Bonny Doon, there’s virtually no limit to what the metalsmith can do!
• Bracelet-Forming Kit (http://tinyurl.com/yeg3rvq)—form perfect synclastic oval cuffs with no kinks or bends. Quick, simple and easy to repeat! See the video below:
• Silhouette Die Kit (http://tinyurl.com/ycvezuc)—form a variety of component shapes for your designs consistently and accurately with steel silhouette die plates. See the video below:
Spend some time with Blaine Lewis, Ronda Coryell, Brad Simon, Bruce Baker, plus other top jewelers and professionals at Catalog In Motion® seminars, where ask questions and learn about the processes that help you grow as a jeweler.
Business Strategies
Want to save money and make money, all at the same time? Sign up for an invaluable one-on-one 20-minute consultation with Bruce Baker to learn how to improve your business. Bruce is a leading jewelry professional and successful business owner. He will coach you on jewelry business development topics, helping you to increase sales and branding opportunities. Sessions are just $40 each and you may register here, right away. Bruce will also lead two free seminars—Dynamic Sales Skills That Get Results will discuss the fine art of selling effectively, and Attention-Grabbing Jewelry Displays will review the best way to display jewelry and command attention.
Join Marlene Richey to learn how to navigate a difficult economy in this new era with strategic marketing tactics. Plus, take advantage of the fastest-growing marketing channel by creating your own website. Get your geek on in the Web Demystified seminar with Rio’s lead web designer Albert Lozoya and Valerie Hensen, a member of Rio’s information technology team.
Techniques
Refine your techniques or explore new ones during free Catalog In Motion seminars. Learn how to use a hammer to transform metal into works of art with Bill Fretz, review wax carving techniques side-by-side with Kate Wolf and discover soldering secrets with Blaine Lewis. Brad Simon will present a live demonstration on performing fine quality pavé setting using a unique cut-down method and Phil Poirier will cover the most innovative techniques with the Bonny Doon hydraulic press.
Products
From PMC® to BRONZclay™ to COPPRclay™, each metal clay has its own history and requires a different set of skills. Join Patrik Kusek for a full overview of each metal clay and discover the medium that’s turning the jewelry-making world into a creative frenzy! Speaking of a revolutionary medium, have you discovered Argentium® Silver yet? Join Peter Johns for a review of the past, present and future of this exciting metal. Then, explore the technology and techniques required to work with Argentium with master goldsmith Ronda Coryell.
Seminars at Catalog In Motion are free, with top jewelers and professionals in the industry available to teach, discuss and explore with you. Take advantage of these priceless (but free!) opportunities!
The hotel discount promotion has been extended a week! If you haven’t booked a room yet, there’s still time to get a special discounted rate at the Hilton Tucson East. Reserve your room by January 15 and receive a rate of $189 plus tax. How can you resist being steps away from Catalog In Motion? There is limited space and the promotion ends on January 15, so call 1.800.445.8667 and book today!
What do Swanstrom cutters, Bonny Doon hydraulic presses, Foredom® flex shafts, Smith® torches, Fretz hammers and Friedrich Dick files have in common? Three words: Catalog In Motion®.
At Catalog in Motion, the biggest names in jewelry tools and equipment come together under one roof to explore, discuss and discover new possibilities. A great example of this is a unique Mobius strip pendant Bill Fretz created at last year’s show (shown above).
This pendant started as a sheet of 18-gauge brass. On its journey to completion, a Durston shear, Bonny Doon Mark III hydraulic press, Swanstrom disc cutter, Smith torch, German saw frame, ring stick, nylon hammer and Friedrich Dick files were used. The final step in shaping it happened at Bill’s bench in the showroom, where he used the Fretz insert hammer (112-476) and insert stakes (112-696) to give it the continuous curve of a Mobius strip.
It’s all about collaboration in the showroom, where it all comes together—the tools to clean and polish the pendant, the findings to complete it and even the display to show it off are all at Catalog in Motion for you to see and try for yourself. And the best part? Experts like Bill Fretz are there to answer your questions and discuss new ideas.
The Catalog In Motion showroom is full of big names and big opportunities. Come see what we mean when we say a catalog can come to life!
It’s fun, it’s unique, it’s all the rage! Glass jewelry is taking the creative world by storm, and Catalog In Motion® is your opportunity to learn the ins and outs of this exciting medium. With three classes to choose from, you can pick one or take all three!
Glass Casting
Once you grasp the basics of casting glass, you’re just steps away from a wide array of creative possibilities. Learn to include dichroic glass, metal foils and embedded pre-cast forms inside of larger forms for a one-of-a-kind look. (Instructor: Cindi Shaffer. Date/Time: February 2 and 3; 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Cost: $195). Sign up here.
Glass Fusing
Learn multiple techniques for using dichroic glass, metal inclusions, and transparent and opaque sheet glass, stringers, noodles and frit. There is a myriad of possibilities when you add these skills to your repertoire. (Instructor: Cindi Shaffer. Date/Time: February 2 and 3; 1:30–4:30 p.m. Cost: $195). Sign up here.
Glass Bead Making
Have you seen the amazing variety of colors and shapes that can be created through the medium of glass? Learn to make a wide array of glass beads in Glass Bead Making with Chelsea Stone. You’ll discover and discuss techniques for making lampworked beads using an oxygen/propane torch. We’re talking round and dotted, wheels and flowers! How can you resist an opportunity like this? (Instructor: Chelsea Stone. Date/Time: February 6; 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. OR February 7; 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Cost: $250.). Sign up here.
Get a sneak peek of one of the many glorious ways you can play with glass—watch the Beads Baubles and Jewels segment below:
With the holidays on the horizon, you might be wondering how you can pinch a few pennies when traveling to Tucson for Catalog In Motion®, 2010. There are plenty of money-saving opportunities—from bunking with a roommate to using shuttle services, it can be an affordable week after all.
• Discounted rooms—for a limited time, receive a discounted rate at the Tucson East Hilton while being only steps away from all the action offered by Catalog In Motion! Rio secures a limited number of rooms at a rate of $189 plus tax and for an added bonus, you’ll receive two free breakfast buffet coupons per room for use in the hotel restaurant! Already booked? You can still get the coupons. Contact the Tucson East Hilton at 1.800.HILTONS (1.800.445.8667) or book directly online here. If there isn’t space available at the Tucson East Hilton, be sure to call around early for the best deals in town, using promo codes and other membership opportunities (AAA, anyone?).
• Lower hands-on class rates—you wanted it, you got it! Lower class rates are here. Save $50 when you sign up for Kate Wolf’s Wax/Freehand Lathe Turning class (already reserved a spot? You’ll get the $50 reimbursed).
• Share a room—when you’re here, you eat, sleep and breathe Catalog In Motion. Why not buddy up and split a room with a fellow jewelry-lover? Reply to this post with your contact information and start a conversation with someone who is looking for a roommate.
• Eat on-the-go—just because you’re away from home, doesn’t mean you’re forced into eating out for every meal. Take some food and eat on-the-go! Sandwiches, snacks and plenty of water should tide you over when hunger strikes in Tucson!
• Look for specials and ask for discounts—take advantage of special offers for show attendees, especially at the gemstone shows where many dealers are open to negotiating prices. Consider using a credit card that has a rewards program and make those perks work for you!
• Use shuttles—avoid the hassle of crowded parking, expensive gas and hectic traffic by using Rio’s shuttle service. There are more loops circulating this year, so you can spend less time waiting in line and more time enjoying the show.
You should have a memorable, worthwhile experience at Catalog In Motion and hopefully these money-saving techniques will give you that opportunity! Register for classes today.
Ever wonder what a Neutec/USA® laser welder could do for you? Join expert Phil Scott at Catalog In Motion® to find out the latest in laser-welding! Live demonstrations will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2010 (the day before Catalog In Motion begins)—this is your opportunity to see Neutec/USA laser welders in action, to ask the tough questions and to get the advice you’ve been looking for.
The Brand
A world leader in laser-welding machines, Neutec/USA understands that for both one-of-a-kind designer shops and high-volume production facilities, achieving high quality involves a unique set of challenges. Resolving them quickly and getting it right are crucial to your success. Quality counts with Neutec/USA!
The Products
We know a product isn’t just a product—it’s a potential solution. Whether you’re trying to improve efficiency, quality or value, the right equipment can make all the difference. Catalog In Motion is your opportunity to get your hands on new machines that can save you time and money. Make repairs without removing stones with the easy-to-use PulsePoint™ Studio 30 and Studio 60.
• The PulsePoint™ Studio 30 and Studio 60 welders are small, tabletop laser welders, ideal for designer and retail shops. With all the engineering advances found in the larger floor models, these small machines put powerful, effective laser-welding on your benchtop at a price point that fits neatly into any budget. Learn more here. And if you love the Studio welders, check out the floor models for high-efficiency optics and higher-duty cycle output. Learn more here.
The Expert
Get the advice you need from the expert who knows these machines inside and out. Phil Scott is a graduate gemologist and a member of the Rio Grande Technical Support team with more than 30 years of experience as a bench jeweler. He has cast silver, gold and platinum and his specialty is custom jewelry pieces. Sign up for the Neutec/USA demo to talk to Phil about all the laser-welding possibilities for your shop or facility.
The Demos
Ready to get the inside scoop on Neutec/USA? There are two, 30-minute consultation slots available on February 4, one at 9 a.m. and the other at 11 a.m. Time slots may go beyond the allotted 30 minutes to ensure you discuss everything on your “must-ask” list! Bring in your pieces and see how it all works during the demonstrations—we’ll show you everything you need to know about Neutec/USA. These intimate demos have limited seating, so register today here. Please Note: These consultations are held during the pre-show on Thursday, February 4—the day before Catalog In Motion begins.