Membership Benefits Member Benefits QuickGuide

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! MemberNetUSA Insurance Programs 16 International Way, Warwick, RI 02886, Web site 800/242-1991, Fax : 866/568-6493 SAS is excited to announce its latest member benefit. You are now able to obtain a comprehensive insurance program through our exclusive partnership with MemberNetUSA. Just log on to silversmithing.com and click on the SAS Member Insurance icon. 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. Products that are offered include Life, Disability, Health, Dental, Retiree Medical and more. Also, look at the Resource Center, where you will find information that may help you deal with many Human Resource issues. If you don't have Internet access, you can call MemberNetUSA at 800/242-1991 and talk with one of their Customer Care Consultants about the products that are available. 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. Member Forum Here’s the perfect forum for members! Feeling cranky and depressed and can't get any work accomplished? Have you discovered a great new tool or technique? Share these things with us. Enjoy yourself, you're among friends! No advertising, please. 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. 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. Jeffrey Herman's The Care of Silver THE instructional guide on cleaning, storage, and display of silver. 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. Archives (Artisan members only) An Artisan reference library maintained with your résumé, maker's mark, slides, and photographs. 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. Robyn Nichols Handcrafted Flatware & Holloware Receive a 20% discount on all production flatware and holloware pictured in Robyn's catalog. Robyn is internation-ally recognized for her unique floral-style creations. Her work has been featured in numerous national publications and can be found in the permanent collections of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.   All Members also receive generous discounts from these suppliers:   Allcraft Tool & Supply Co. (Updated 1/6/2006) 135 West 29th St., Suite 402, New York, NY 10001 800/645-7124, 212/279-7077 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 Handler’s complete line of products. Society members will receive a 15% discount on all catalogue items, and up to 20% discount on any customized item. Bob Mitchell Productions (Updated 10/15/2007) 2990 Long Bow Loop Las Cruces, NM 88011 505/521-4146, , Web site 10% off Metal Arts Source Book #1 on CD-ROM, normally $12.99 and Metal Arts Source Book #2 on CD-ROM, normally $14.99. (includes USA shipping and handling). The ArtGuideSource Hallmarks Directory contains Hallmarks or trademarks of contemporary North American artists/metalsmiths. Contact information is also provided. VISA / MC accepted. E-mail Bob requesting information on how to get your maker's mark listed with him for free.  CD Nelson Manufacturing Co. (Updated 1/3/2006) 464 B Wegner Dr., Lakemoor, IL 60051 815/759-2328, 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. The Crafts Report (Updated 1/5/2006) 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. 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: 978/452-7053 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. Ellenco (Updated 1/11/2006) PO Box 159, Tijeras, NM 87059 505/281-8650 20% discount off regular priced software and label orders placed online at www.proslide.net 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. G&S Metals, Inc. (Updated 1/5/2006) PO Box 7985, Ann Arbor, MI 48107 800/852-3860, 734/662-9344,  Fax: 877/662-6881, 734/662-6881, , Web site Gold, silver, platinum casting grain may be purchased assorted by like metals to achieve maximum quantity price breaks.  Sheet, wires, and, sizing stock also combine for quantity price breaks.  All members will receive one quantity price break.  Please identify your status with SAS when contacting G & S Metals. H & N Electronics (Updated 1/3/2006) 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. J.M. Cohen Rare Books (Updated 1/12/2006) 2 Karin Ct., New Paltz, NY 12561  845/883-9720, Fax 845/883-9142, , Web site 10% off all decorative and applied art books. Also offers an extensive collection of out-of-print silver and jewelry books.  Johnson Brush Co. (Updated 3/20/2008) 1009 Main Street, PO Box 222, Hope Valley, RI 02832 401/539-7143, Fax: 401/539-7148, ,  Web site 10% off all made-to-order bristle wheel brushes, and brass, nickel, and steel wire wheel brushes. The discount also applies to goblet, candle cup, and all other wheel-type brushes. Brochure available. 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. Massasoit Tool Co. (Updated 1/3/2006) 110 Minnesota Ave, Warwick, RI 02888 800/648-6050, 401/739-6676, Web site 25% off all 3M abrasive products including abrasive sheets, discs, belts, flap wheels, brushes, and Scotch Brite wheels & pads. MRB Jewelers Supply Corp. (Updated 1/24/2009) 2404 Fifth St., Fort Lee, NJ 07024 201/461-6472, Fax: 201/461-2942, Web site 10% off all custom name and steel logo stamps. Patrick Gill Company (Updated 1/4/2006) 9 Fowle St., Woburn, MA 01801 781/933-3275, Web site 15% off gold and silver plating, finishing, & lacquering. Members are asked to pay for return shipping should a job estimate not be approved. Polishers & Jewelers Supply Company (Updated 1/6/2006) 662 Atwells Ave., Providence, RI 02909 (new address) 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. Providence File Co. (Updated 2/21/2008) 376 Dry Bridge Rd. Unit 3, North, Kingstown, RI 02852 866/282-3453, 401/294-7575, Fax: 401/294-7261, 40% off all files. They stock every type imaginable, including Swiss pattern, rifflers, needle & hand files, and special purpose files. 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. Safety Source Northeast (Updated 1/3/2006) 111 Pennsylvania Ave., Warwick, RI 02888 800/354-6113, 401/736-8774, , 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. T.B. Hagstoz & Son Inc. (Updated 11/3/2008) 709 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 800/922-1006, 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. Supplying Handy & Harman precious metal. Ufax (Updated 10/23/2009) Go green 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 Wiesner Manufacturing Co. (Updated 1/11/2006) 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.     Back to Home Page | Society Info | Artisan Gallery | Silver Events The Creative Process | Membership Benefits | Member News | SAS Publications The Library | Glossary | Silver Care | Restoration & Conservation Referral Service | Technical & Design Support Service | Silversmithing Programs Workshops | ShopTalk | The Darkroom | Hard-to-Find Suppliers Career Center | Other Sites of Interest | Member Forum | Live SilverChat Updated 10/23/2009 © Copyright 1997-2009 Society of American Silversmiths