Cannabis Goldsmith - A Show About Art and Design

How legacy luxury jewelry brand marketing at award shows demonstrates a lack of new ideas and a distance from new young consumers who demand authenticity and meaning in product design. See what we make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https://tribe.ca Reach us directly send an email to alexd@cannabisgoldsmith.com The Cannabis Goldsmith is an Art & Design podcast produced by TRI...

Oh Honey, let's design our own wedding rings! Where do you even start? Listen to this episode and you will begin thinking like a jewelry designer. You CAN design your own wedding rings, and maybe you should. See what we make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https://tribe.ca To reach us directly send an email to alexd@cannabisgoldsmith.com The Cannabis Goldsmith is an Art &...

A mouse ate all my seedlings last night. As a jeweler who makes precious metal jewelry pieces from the plant, that sucks. Did you know we mine Opals in Canada? A way to tell Australian Opals from Ethiopian Opals using water. See what we make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https://tribe.ca GET ON OUR EXCLUSIVE MAILING LIST To get on our exclusive mailing list, send an email to ale...

Three books I am reading now. I talk about jewelry findings and why we make our own. Books mentioned: Perspective Made Easy by Ernest R. Norling The Goldsmith Book by Ken Paulson Fastenings and Findings for Jewellers by Sarah Macrae See what we make: The Baby Unicorn Horn by tribe. There is only one. Wear Responsibly: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2n8VI0Jc6t/ TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis...

How jewelers use vacuum for casting and design. Learn how to create undo levels in your jewelry design with temporary molds, even if you don't design with computers or 3D cad programs. See what we make: The Baby Unicorn Horn by tribe. There is only one. Wear Responsibly: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2n8VI0Jc6t/ TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https://tribe.ca GET ON OUR EXCLUSI...

I tell you the secret to winning Valentines Day, whether you are a last minute gift giver or not. Get your special someone the most amazing gift they've ever received and leave the rest to us. I talk about testing out new materials in our jewelry design process. Finally I wonder how Hollywood will change now that it's become newsprint in a digital world. See the amazing Baby Unicorn Horn P...

Do you want to preserve your precious photos for generations to come? Whether you have family snapshots or a rare collection of Canadian history, you need to think long-term about your digital assets. In this podcast, you’ll learn how to think like an archivist to protect your physical and digital art. Don’t let your memories fade away or disappear unexpectedly - be a digital prepper and tune in t...

There were too many natural diamond necklaces at the Golden Globe Awards and here's why. Two magnificent women get my Worst and Best Jewelry at the Show Awards. It was was all in the coordinating. The impending natural diamond fire sale... Mentioned: Gillian Anderson https://www.instagram.com/gilliana/ Keri Russell https://kerirussellweb.com/the-81st-golden-globe-awards-update/ Frank Fleming h...

86-year-old pioneer woman Helen, David Lynch, and Kara Swisher are my spirit animals Mentors, spirit animals, guides: do they even have to know you are using them for inspiration? Here's how to pick the right mentors or spirit guides to help you realize your art. Mentioned: David Lynch: The Art Life (2016) https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1487321369/ Kara Swisher's book is out in February: htt...

Here are my New Year's Resolutions. You can hold me to them. The big one - I am going to raise the funds needed for the gear to digitize the TRIBE MAGAZINE photographic archive, to protect it for the future. AND, amazing new jewelry products for stage or self are coming in 2024. Bigger pieces, more color, bolder. See what we make: A first look at the Baby Unicorn Horn that will become a pendan...

Yes? Or maybe you just had to step outside for a break from the food & family. I'm in the Studio today, designing a "joint rolling" themed man broach which I hope to make in Sterling Silver, BC Jade, and 18K Yellow Gold. Destination unknown, more of an art piece, but perfect for the Met Gala or a music award show. See what we make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler...

Nobody knows your designs better than you, so use that deep knowledge to sell your products. On the bench: we are making a large Cornicello pendant out of a rare Baby Unicorn Horn which you can see in process on our Insta page @tribedotca. There's nothing like this jewelry piece and it'll be an ideal pendant to rock on a big stage or at the Met Gala. Happy Holidays to you all! See what we...

What is an artist studio? Why do you need one? How do you build your first studio? You'll know after listening to this episode. See what we make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https://tribe.ca The Cannabis Goldsmith is an Art & Design podcast produced by TRIBE COMMUNICATIONS INC. in Ontario, Canada. ©2023 TRIBE TRIBE is a registered trademark.

This simple trick will unlock your creativity. Use my secret artist brain hack to get new creative ideas and break through creative blocks. It's free, and it works. See what we make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https://tribe.ca The Cannabis Goldsmith is an Art & Design podcast produced by TRIBE COMMUNICATIONS INC. in Ontario, Canada. ©2023 TRIBE TRIBE is a registered tr...

Creating visual imagery for your luxury products for marketing or social media web content. How to communicate with non-visual people. Over-enthusiasm. Finding reindeer. Other topics. TRIBE DOGBUDS - Precious metal Cannabis Bud Charms for dogs, reindeer, belt, or key fob: https://tribe.ca/dogbuds See what we make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https://tribe.ca The Cannabis Goldsm...

I've been thinking how important the Technics 1200 turntable is to humanity. Dust covered, drink soaked, barfed on, even Playa gooed, they rarely complain. Yet they created DJ Culture, Hip Hop Culture, and they deserve our respect. They need to be adorned. We are going to do that. TRIBE DJ Collection: https://tribe.ca/dj See what we make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https:/...

I love visiting maker fairs and shows just before Christmas, especially for the granny-baked cookies, cakes and pies. But I also go to find suppliers for our product designs. It's pastries AND market research. Are you a buyer or a seller at your local fair? See what we make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https://tribe.ca The Cannabis Goldsmith is an Art & Design podcast p...

Cannabis accessories need to grow up. Their design is mired in the past, and there is so much room for improvement. Mentioned: Tribe 24K Gold Emperor Nail / Pendant https://tribe.ca/emperor Notice: A Coffee Table Book on High End Cannabis Accessories is coming in 2024: We are publishing a coffee table book on very high end cannabis accessories in 2024. If you are a maker and would like to be inclu...

Artists are sensitive. We pick up everything. War, even in distant lands, can overload us and shut us down, or we can take that energy and convert it into Art. See what I make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https://tribe.ca The Cannabis Goldsmith is an Art & Design podcast produced by TRIBE COMMUNICATIONS INC. in Ontario, Canada. (c)2023 TRIBE TRIBE is a registered trademark.

Where do Pinky Rings come from and where are they going? Plus, I talk about the after effects of the eye surgery. Mentioned - Trophy Ring For A Master Grower sealing ring: https://tribe.ca/trophy-ring-for-a-master-grower/ *** Sponsored by tribe, the World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler. Custom made is always better. See what we make at https://tribe.ca Product of Canada This podcast is produced by...

Facing the prospect of eye surgery can be a daunting experience for any visual artist or designer. Join me on this special episode recorded just before and after my cataract surgery. Gain valuable insights into what the operation entails and how to navigate the experience as a creative professional. *** Sponsored by tribe, the World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler. Custom made is always better. See...

Technology products are taps, not jewelry. In this show, we explore the longevity of products, and how far people will go to recycle gold. See what we make: TRIBE - The World's Luxury Cannabis Jeweler https://tribe.ca The Cannabis Goldsmith is an Art & Design podcast produced by TRIBE COMMUNICATIONS INC. in Ontario, Canada. (c)2023 TRIBE TRIBE is a registered trademark. Mentioned: Prof G:...

The first ever style review of a tech conference! Tech is the new Hollywood, so why not? A deep, comprehensive analysis of the jewelry pieces worn at the main event, by CNBC Senior Tech & Media Journalist Julia Boorstin, and X /Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino. There's a lot going on here. You will be surprised. BONUS! I offer jewelry wearing tips to the Verge's Nilay Patel and Platformer&#...

Midlife is hard. You start questioning everything and looking inside for answers. It can be painful if the answers don't come. Art can help, and in this episode I'll offer some suggestions on how to use Art to make the rest of your life better. Mentioned in this podcast: Artist Stacey Case https://applesandart.ca/artist/stacey-case/ OCAD University (Ontario College of Art & Design) htt...

Dear Mark: Instagram is not what it used to be and you need to make it safer before we will buy any advertising on your platform. Sincerely, alexd CEO/tribe Gatekeepers control the free flow of information on the Internet for their own benefit, not yours or mine. If you are a Canadian business and choose to post your content on Meta products, they now suppress the discovery of your content, which...