OK, I've searched all over the internet, MeFi and tons of blogs. I've learned a lot, but I haven't found what I'm looking for. I want to carve a simple ring design for my girlfriend, out of jewelers wax, then send it to a professional silversmith and have it cast. Now I could do it myself, but I neither have the space nor the equipment to do it properly. So yes I have seen and read just about every tutorial about DIY casting. So...anyone out there know where I could find an actual silversmith, only found one, they want a minimum of 25 pieces....
posted by tropikal on Oct 4, 2009 - 11 answers

Ms. Quizicalcoatl is looking for an artistic hobby, but she is very goal-oriented. Help! [more inside]
posted by Quizicalcoatl on Jul 5, 2009 - 23 answers

We have turned into my parents: What do housebound couples do for kicks in the evening, besides the obvious? [more inside]
posted by lottie on May 5, 2009 - 30 answers

Guitarist looking for other string instruments to play around on... [more inside]
posted by fire&wings on Apr 19, 2008 - 19 answers

What are some activities in Los Angeles that I could sign up for and take part in on a regular basis with a group of other people? Some kind of weekly thing, maybe. The best example I can think of is something like a knitting club... but not specifically a knitting club because knitting just ain't my thing. I am thinking of something creative/arts-related, though. I just don't know of anything in particular that I could check out. Anyone in LA involved in or know of something like this that they can recommend? [more inside]
posted by katillathehun on Nov 14, 2007 - 15 answers