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Join Athena Silversmith for the Navideno Artisan Mercado Saturday, Dec. 7 and 21 at the Old Bakery and Emporium Courtyard, 10th and Congress, in Downtown Austin and on Sunday, Dec. 22 at the HOPE Farmers Market at the Saltillo Plaza, 412 Comal. Find handcrafted jewelry, Latin American clothing and accessories as well as paintings and prints.
Artisan Mercado Offers Shoppers Unique Christmas Gifts
Who: Local Artisans and Artists What: Sell unique Latino art and artisan goods
Where: Frost Bank Plaza , 401 Congress Avenue When: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16
This holiday season the Artisan Mercado, an outside marketplace for Latino-themed art and arts and crafts, offers an alternative to mass-produced items found in traditional stores from 10 a.m - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Frost Bank Plaza, 401 Congress Avenue. The Mercado sells locally-crafted, fine jewelry, glassware, ceramics, and tapestry pillows; Mexican, Colombian and African dresses, handbags and crafts; and Honduran and Texan paintings, prints and mixed media.. The marketplace is free and open to the public.
While parents are shopping, children can attend a free wreath-making workshop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Youth can assemble a Christmas wreath or “corona navideña” similar to those found in Mexico during the holiday season.
In addition to showcasing a variety of handcrafted goods, the Mercado is hosting an Arts and Crafts Charity Sale to benefit Mexico City earthquake victims. The items were donated by Mercado vendors.
Inexpensive parking is available downtown or shoppers can use Frost Bank Tower parking for $10 for the entire day.
Find more details at https://www.facebook.com/artisanmercadoonCongressand5th.This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, Mexic-Arte Museum and Endeavor Real Estate Group. The Artisan Mercado organizer is Athena Silversmith, a local, online jewelry boutique.
Austin- Tourists as well as local residents can now shop for unique, handcrafted Latino gifts downtown at the Artisan Mercado on Congress and 5th Street from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every third Saturday. The Mercado, which began in May, will feature handcrafted jewelry, clothing, ceramics, glass, crafts and paintings made by local artisans and artists. The marketplace, located on the sidewalk outside of Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress Ave, is free and open to the public.
Mercado dates include:
June 17
July 15
August 19
September 16
“Downtown Austin has many tourist attractions such as restaurants, museums, the state Capitol and a farmer’s market, but was not showcasing local Latino artwork and crafts,” stated Artisan Mercado coordinator, Claudio Lopez, owner of online jewelry boutique Athena Silversmith. Lopez, originally from Mexico City, completed his Associate's Degree in the Jewelry Program at Austin Community College in 2016 and has been in business for six years making and selling handmade jewelry at local art markets.
Find more details at https://www.facebook.com/artisanmercadoonCongressand5th.This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department and Mexic-Arte Museum.
Austin, TX- Looking for a unique gift for your mom or wife for Mother’s Day? Find handcrafted, sterling silver jewelry, ceramic pottery, scarves, paintings and plants at the Mother’s Day Bazaar from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E. 41st Street at Red River. Some 25 local artists and artisans will be displaying their wares in the Hancock Recreation Center ballroom.
This year Americans observe Mother’s Day for the 102nd time. American Social Activist Anna Jarvis wanted to fulfill her mother’s wish of creating a day to honor mothers. Jarvis, along with her supporters, wrote letters to people in positions of power lobbying for the official declaration of Mother’s Day holiday. Momentum grew and on May 8, 1914 President Woodrow Wilson designated the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.
Mother’s Day is widely observed and traditionally sons and daughters purchase something special for their mom. However, it can be a challenge figuring that special present. That is why the online jewelry boutique www.athenasilversmith.com had the idea of a venue that would be a Mecca of creativity with local artists and artisans. So it makes sense to hold a bazaar where the public can find unique, handcrafted gifts.
Shoppers can also find Croissants Sandwiches and soft drinks on sale. For more information, contact 512-660-1845 or RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1702930686644263/.
Bazar de Día de las Madres Ofrece Regalos Únicos Para Aquella Mujer Que Lo Tiene Todo
Austin, TX- ¿Estás buscando un regalo único para tu mamá o esposa para el Día de las Madres? Encuentra joyería de plata hecha a mano, cerámica, mascadas, pinturas y plantas en el Bazar de Día de las Madres de 12:30 a 4:30 p.m. el sábado 7 de mayo en el Centro Recreativo Hancock en la dirección 811 E. 41st y la calle Red River. Veinticinco artistas y artesanos locales estarán exhibiendo sus productos en el salón de baile.
Este año los estadounidenses observan el año 102 del Día de las Madres. Activista Social estadounidense Anna Jarvis quiso cumplir el deseo de su madre de crear un día especial para honrar a las madres. Jarvis, junto con sus seguidoras, escribieron cartas a personas con influencias en altos puestos pidiendo que se promulgara un día festivo nombrado Día de las Madres. Creció el Momento y el 8 de mayo del 1914 el Presidente Woodrow Wilson designó el segundo domingo en mayo como Día de las Madres.
El Día de las Madres es un día festivo que se observa ampliamente y tradicionalmente en que los hijos les brindan algo especial a sus mamás. Sin embargo, puede ser un reto encontrar ese regalo especial. Por eso, la boutique de joyería en línea athenasilversmith.com tuvo la idea de que en un mismo espacio se tuviera la Meca de la creatividad con artistas y artesanos locales. Por lo tanto, tiene sentido ofrecer un bazar donde el público puede encontrar regalos únicos hechos a mano.
Los compradores también pueden encontrar sándwiches de Croissants y bebidas en venta.
Para mas información, hable al 512-660-1845 o hacer su reservación al https://www.facebook.com/events/1702930686644263/.
I am among the talented artists who will exhibit Nov. 14 and 15 and Nov. 21 and 22 at the Victory Grill, 1104 E 11th Street, Austin during the East Austin Studio Tour. My creations are made of silver and copper and 98% of them are crafted by hand. I use three methods which include recycled silver jewelry, free-form jewelry and traditional jewelry.
I conscientiously use recycled silver to avoid sending it to the laboratory where metals are refined, thereby, avoiding, as in many cases in silver recycling, the contamination of the environment, I like to work with recycled silver because I create interesting forms and textures when I partially melt the diverse pieces of silver.
Using recycled silver means that I must separate all of the small pieces of silver that I have leftover when I make other pieces of jewelry and I keep them so that they do not mix with the rest of the metals. This way I can guarantee that my jewelry is made of recycled silver and has the minimum quality for sterling silver of .925.
I make free-form jewelry when I recycle the "new" pieces that come out of metals that I buy from the companies that sell jewelry supplies. When I melt the two metals to join them and form one piece, the metals tend to become deformed with the heat. In this case, the exercise consists, on many occasions, of partially melting the metals by trying to conserve the forms that I like as much as possible. I don't want to destroy the original form but in this exercise there are many surprises with the new forms and, on occasions, I screw up a piece that I had liked previously.
A large part of my jewelry is made in the traditional manner, cutting and joining new pieces of silver with desired forms through soldering or the use of whatever other method to join the metal. This permits me a totally controlled way to obtain the forms that I want. I invite your to see my designs at the East Austin Studio Tour or at www.athenasilversmith.com.
How to Clean and Store Silver and Copper Jewelry
Make it your New Year’s resolution to keep your jewelry shiny and like new! Although silver and copper jewelry will last a lifetime, it can become dull when handled or exposed to dust, humidity and moisture. So every now and then it is necessary to take the tarnish off. This need not be a daunting task. Here is a method that you can use with ingredients that you have at home. (Read the notes found in the silver and copper jewelry to avoid using this mixture on the wrong pieces.)
Ingredients Materials
Toothpaste Soft Toothbrush
Baking Soda Polishing Cloth or T-shirt rag
Water Small Bowl
Mix a dab of toothpaste with two teaspoons of baking soda in a small bowl. Place a small amount on an old toothbrush and scrub your jewelry with this blend until you see that the piece is clean. Then rinse with water and dry thoroughly with a polishing cloth or cotton T-shirt rag.
Silver Jewelry
This method is only for sterling silver jewelry without any stones or gems. Jewelry with stones and gems could be damaged if you use this recipe.
Copper Jewelry
Copper pieces can become dull with time, but your piece can be restored to its original color with the concoction above.
Note: High mirror polished jewelry loses part of its brightness, so you must to be careful with this kind of jewelry.
Storing Jewelry
Storing jewelry in a plastic bag will prevent the silver from tarnishing since the bag protects it from coming in contact with dust, humidity and moisture.
Find a wide selection of sterling silver jewelry at www.athenasilversmith.com.
¡Haz un propósito de Año Nuevo de mantener tu joyería brillosa y como nueva! Aunque la joyería de plata y cobre dura toda la vida, se puede opacar con el manejo diario o cuando se expone a la tierra, humedad y el agua. De manera que de vez en cuando es necesario quitarle la oxidación. Esto no necesita ser un quehacer tedioso. Aquí les comparto un método fácil que ocupa ingredientes que tienes en casa. (Lee las notas en la sección de joyería de plata y cobre para evitar usar la mezcla en las piezas equivocadas.)
Ingredientes Materiales
Pasta de dientes Un cepillo de dientes
Bicarbonato de sodio Un trapo para pulir o un pedazo de una playera vieja
Agua Sopera chica
Mezcla una cantidad pequeña de pasta con dos cucharaditas de bicarbonato de sodio en una sopera chica. Pon un poco en un cepillo de dientes viejo y frótalo en tu joyería hasta que veas que la pieza está limpia. Luego enjuaga con agua y seca totalmente con el trapo para pulir o el pedazo de una playera vieja de algodón.
Joyería de plata
Este método es sólo para joyería de plata que no tiene piedras o gemas, ya que si la pieza las tiene, éstas podrían ser dañada con esta receta. Por lo tanto, !ten cuidado!
Joyería de cobre
Las piezas hechas de cobre pueden ponerse opacas o ennegrecerse con el tiempo, pero puedes restaurarlas a su color original usando la mezcla mencionada arriba.
Nota: Joyería con un terminado de espejo pierde parte de su brillo, entonces debes ser cuidadoso con este tipo de joyería.
Para Guardar Joyería
La acción de guardar su joyería en una bolsa de plástico inhibe la oxidación ya que la bolsa protege la joyería del polvo y la humedad.
Encuentra una gran variedad de joyería de plata en nuestro sitio www.athenasilversmith.com.
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