SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Mary Louise Tafoya

Name
Mary Louise Tafoya
Tribe
Santo Domingo Pueblo
Main Classification
Jewelry
Classification #2
Classification #3
Website

SWAIA Booth History

Summer 2024
LIN E 775
Winter 2024
Mary Louise Tafoya
Portfolio Example & Artist Statement

Take natural stone and shells in their rough state and cut various shapes and sizes with slicing machine; next inlay the pieces using epoxy and black jet; allow to set and harden for 24 hours; then take to the grinding machine and with water drip system, smooth rough edges while contouring the shape according to the design; move on to polishing wheel using polishing product (ZAM) for high shine.

2024 Portfolio

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