TAFURIQUARTERLY October 20, 2011
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New Leather Colors in firm tooling leather bracelet blanks from Tafuri Studios!
You asked, we heard. More leather choices! By Mary Tafuri
★ Exciting changes are afoot! New professional grade dyes add more choices for our firm tooling leather bracelet supplies. New dye won’t bleed, has zero odor, and are water based, eco friendly, & professional grade.
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Our new colors, SIlver and Green, already have our customers talking. We still have our old favorites: Red, Blue, Tan, Pink, Brown, or Black. Dye color will vary. Firm leather cuffs are cut from 4-6oz high quality USA veg-tanned tooling leather, that will soften beautifully with wear. Our
hand dyed leather is always finished with a light sheen for water resistance, but some customers love to add more oil, to soften them further. We dye this leather in house, so an order for firm leather may take a bit longer, but boy is it worth the wait.
choices, your customers will love the options. Ordering black or brown? Ask for sheen for an extra layer of water resistance. ★
Exotic & embossed leathers are now available in undyed Python, limited dyed python, gator-gold ★ embossed cowhide, and You’ve made our aniline many many many limited dyed chrome-tanned supple stock embossed remnants. leather bracelet supplies The BEST way to have a our BEST seller! Chromeunique offering of Tafuri tanned leather is an remnant cuffs is to ask for affordable quality leather “Mary’s pick” in brights, that is aniline dyed for a naturals or pastel shades. deep consistent Be sure to include size and color. With Black, Brown, hardware details! Wine, White, or Tan
TAFURIQUARTERLY October 20, 2011
It’s a WRAP! New High-Quality LEATHER LACE Available in Silver, Green, Blue, Red, Tan, Pink, Brown and Black firm tooling leather.
Photo & watch by Mary Tafuri
You asked, we heard. Leather Lace, by the yard ★ We are selling this 1/4” flat high-quality leather strap world wide! Jewelers have proven that if they’re given high quality materials, they create high quality jewelry. This strap is sold in our firm tooling leather only. Add Hitch posts for a ready to wear bracelet, for an additional fee. Sold by the yard. Our new professional grade dyes won’t bleed, have zero odor, and are water based eco friendly, professional grade dyes.
Available in Silver, Green, Blue, Red, Tan, Pink, Brown and Black firm tooling leather.
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Photo by Jamie Velandra Dress by Kuriio
TAFURIQUARTERLY October 20, 2011
New Product! Leather Bracelet Tool Kits with all you need to get started riveting YOUR art to leather. PLUS lot’s of helpful tips and info, because who doesn’t need a little more knowhow.
You asked, we heard! Tools, How-To’s & Rivets By Mary Tafuri
★ Our new leather bracelet tool kit has everything you need to get started riveting and adding your art to metal. Use the hammer from your home tools to complete your total needs. Rivets can be purchased separately! NEW TOOL KIT INCLUDES: Steel bench block Rivets assortment Small Riveting hammer Leather hole punch Scrap Leather for practice Additional tools (not included): Large hammer Metal hole punch
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HOW-TO Attach tags to leather: 1) Place pre-punched tag on cuff & mark rivet area. NOTE: If your tag has no rivet holes, use a metal hole punch of at least 2-3mm s, to add holes to your metal.
2) Use the middle sized tube in your hole punch set to pound your leather holes. Use a wood or rubber block under your tools to prevent breaking your tubes. 3) Place the rivet "eyelet" (the long portion) through both holes. Add the cap to the rivet eyelet.
4) Place your item on your bench block, making certain the rivet is on the steel. 5) Place your riveting hammer over the head of the rivet, then hit the end of your small hammer with a large hammer. TIPS: ~ One hard hit is better than several light taps. ~ Use a poundo or cutting board under your steel block to reduce noise and bounce. ~ Use a rubber or wood mat under your hole punch to preserve tubes.
TAFURIQUARTERLY October 20, 2011
An Eventful Summer/Fall 2011 TaFurious™ Brand Jewelry Runway Shows Press ★ TaFurious on the Runway Mary Tafuri’s jewelry brand, TaFurious, was a featured player in the local Spokane fashion scene over the summer. Runway Renegades fashion show showcased dozens of new cuffs, necklaces, and new to the Tafurious line, leather BELTS! From big and bold to strappy and wrappy, our belts were a big hit. Early October brought TaFurious to the runway again, at the Beyond Pink designer bra show, a fundraiser for National Breast Cancer awareness month. Runway Renegade designers netted nearly a grand for their contributions at this years show- and we’re already planning next year’s submissions.
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Photos by Jamie Velandra Dress by Kuriio
★ TaFurious in the news Over the summer, TaFurious jewelry was featured in The Spokesman Review, the Inlander and in sustainablog.org. Thanks to these great publications! TaFurious jewelry is available at Runway Renegade designer Ronnie Ryno’s sweet boutique Glamarita Clothing & Accessories in Spokane. ★ Wholesale Website update Wholesale buyers website news: Yes, our wholesale site is coming. We’ve had a few delays, but I’m pretty sure our web team knows I mean business, since I’ve tp’ed cars and am holding design degrees hostage until my customers have a shopping cart! I will be sure to let all my wholesale customers know the second it is ready for business. In the mean time, please Continue to e-mail your minimum order to mary@tafuridesign.com. See product & policies at www.thingumabobs.etys.com
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