SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Ernest Benally

Name
Ernest Benally
Tribe
Navajo Nation
Juried Classification(s)
Jewelry

SWAIA Booth History

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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Ernest Benally

I fabricate/hand make pieces in sterling silver, 14kt gold and 18kt gold. I use all natural gem stones and sea shells for my lapidary work. I do a mosaic flat inlay, for roll and cobblestone and I make my own cabochons. Within the inlay I drill using diamond drill bits and re-inlay with silver or gold tubing and round wire and other blank areas I re-inlay with stones or sea shells. I polish my stones with a white diamond rouge and sapphire powder. All pieces have my name stamp. I use super glue and epoxy to hold my inlay with the bezels. And a high polish in metal.

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