SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Ca'Win Jimmy Calabaza

Name
"Ca'Win" Jimmy F. Calabaza
Tribe
Santo Domingo Pueblo
Main Classification
Jewelry
Classification #2
Classification #3
Website

SWAIA Booth Numbers

Summer 2024
SFT E 534
Winter 2024
Ca'Win Jimmy Calabaza
Portfolio Example & Artist Statement

Materials used in my art work is Kingman Arizona Turquoise and Sterling Silver.Flat Rolled Turquoise Bead Techniques: slice, clip, drill, wire, grind, sand with 100 grit sand paper, then 320 sand paper and polish. After which, designing of necklace takes place. Beveled Turquoise Bead Techniques: slice, clip, drill, wire, grind, bevel each bead on both sides of the bead continuing same process for all beads, followed by sanding with 100 grit sand paper, then 320 sand paper and polish. After which, designing of necklace takes place. Silver work includes hand fabrication of each bead or drum by stamping work and hallmark.

2024 Portfolio

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