Steve Yellowhorse Navajo Silversmith Demonstration
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Videos of the trading post of Steve's father, Chief Yellowhorse:
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http://youtu.be/3sc2OKlDiUw
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Navajo - Steve Yellowhorse was born in 1954 in Corpus Christi, Texas
and learned the art of silversmithing from Kevin Barnhill and Tom
Taylor. Currently Steve lives and works in Gallup, New Mexico. He
began his silversmithing career in 1975 creating both traditional and
contemporary pieces with heavy stampwork in gold and/or sterling
silver. His unique designs are easily recognizable and stem from his
love of nature.
Steve Yellowhorse has been quoted saying "The very nature of jewelry is
one of intimacy, connecting the maker and the wearer. Jewelry is the
expression of who I am and all that I have experienced. In essence,
each piece of jewelry I make is a piece of my life. The thrill and
challenge of creating, the connection with other people, the sacred
element of life invested in art - I think I have the best job in the
world. I get inspiration from the world around me. ... I want to push
the boundaries of design and create original, exciting works of art that
will be cherished, given with affection to a loved one, and become a
family heirloom."
SOME OF THE COMMENTS ON YOUTUBE
this is a very! nice video. I am trying to get into silversmithing and
this has been very helpful. would you consider selling any of your cabs.
thanks for the vid
Thanks for the video!
Beautiful
Thank you all for your kind words, they are very encouraging.
Mr. Yellowhorse, I have 3 of your rings and am always on the lookout
for more. I love your pieces! Thank you for letting us in on some of the
magic.
amazing demonstration. thankyou very much!
Thanks so much for posting that. I've spent 2 summers working in
giftshops in Tucson, and I love the Native American jewelry -- I've
always wanted to see how it was made. It's really very nice of you to
put it up. Also, the bracelet is lovely. I hope your wife liked it. :)
I might have to look into a silversmithing class. I like jewelry a bit
too much for my own good!
Dang man that was one of the coolest videos, you should be my teacher.
:D
It would be simpler and faster if you found a class to join, going it
alone involves a lot of trial and error. And it's important to study
design at any stage you are in. Most libraries have an art section, and
the world around us is full of design elements. The more you think about
it and study it, the more your mind will focus on the patterns and
textures of design. Add to that the techniques you learn in class and
soon you'll be making and designing your own jewelry. My best wishes to
you!
I really want to get into silversmithing... I just dont know where to
start.
Yes, my stamp is a horse with SY under it, sterling and copyright, I
started using that in the late 80's, but when space is too small I just
use SY, sterling, copyright. As for the bracelet, I just made the one
during the filming, then gave it to my wife. On the question of symbolic
meaning, I try to avoid using symbols, I'm striving for simplicity of
design in my work. Thank you for your questions and comments.
Hi - I bought a bracelet that the seller said was made by you. It has a
maker's mark that's a horse with SY under it and STERLING under that.
There is also a copyright symbol. Could this be yours
Love the video - very informative and a beautiful bracelet!
Some of my favoite pieces are Rings with Eagle themes by an artist
named Larry Hoskie. He generally adds leaves and tear drops and swirls
that come to an end. What meaning do the swirls have to Navajo or Native
Americans I want to have a better understanding of what I own. Thanks
again, Blackcloud
Steve, Thank you so much for posting. I own a small collection of 6
Rings and 3 bracelets. Your video really gives me a much deeper
appreciation as to what work went into the pieces I own. I now
understand how some of the leaves and things were created by means of
stamping. I have been fortunate to have picked up most of my pieces
relatively cheap. Some I've owned for 10 years or more. Thanks again,
Blackcloud
Thank you! I love making jewelry, I like being in "the zone" where I'm
intensely focused, and I like having a finished piece when the fun is
over. It is "work" and yet it's so much more. And yes, God has been good
to me, and I'm grateful. As for silver and tools, I usually get my
supplies at Indian Jewelers Supply here in Gallup.
Steve, God has you blessed with a gift. I am from Pojoaque just North
of Santa Fe. I have been working silver for many years. Just watching
your video inspired me to dig out my equipment and start again. When I
work on any piece it truly helps me relax and be creative. Where do you
typically order equipment and silver from
Thanks is the best jewelery video ever
Thank you !!!!
Thank you all for your kind comments, it's very encouraging and much
appreciated. The "contraption" story - my Dad was selling at the last
Pow Wow show in Flagstaff, AZ, probably 1976, and had asked me to
demonstrate silversmithing, so I set up my tools and was trying to act
like I knew what I was doing. A young "hippie" couple came by with a box
of these devices, I was intrigued and bought one. It's one of my
favorite tools, I would sure like to meet that couple again and thank
them.
Hi Steve - great video. I'm taking a silver-smithing course in London
next April. In your video (~ 5:58) you mentioned the 'contraption' you
were using was really useful because you could swivel it as you
soldered. Would you mind sharing where you got it from
Love this bracelet. I made a very simple silver ring in school many
years ago. A lot of work which makes me appreciate the effort going into
this piece. I love Native American jewelry and especially turquoise.
Goes with everything and I am proud to wear this lovely jewelry.
the achievement of the leaves is superb.
I'm just getting started in silversmithing and this video of your
creative process was very helpful and informative. I enjoyed listening
to the background music too! Beautiful bracelet!
What a wonderful informative demonstration you've kindly shared with us
all Steve. Thanks you very much, you're an inspiration.
What a wonderful informative demonstration you've kindly shared with us
all Steve. Thanks you very much, you're an inspiration.
Hi Craig and Deborah, it's good to hear from you. Thanks for the
encouraging words.
Thanks, SneakerHustler, yes, I do have a cousin that works in Las
Vegas. I come from a very large family, I have over 50 cousins, that I
know of.
Thank you, Mike in Hawaii. The silver supply stores here in Gallup NM
could probably special order that sheet for you. Try Academy Silver or
Indian Jewelers Supply, I'm sure they would be glad to help.
Thank you treelovingal, I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying the ring
and bracelet.
truly fascinating...do you have any relations to Yellowhorses in Las
Vegas, a recent trip to Indian River Gallery we came across some work
there and the lady behind the counter was a Yellowhorse, she was very
helpful and the pieces purchased were absolutely fabulous....
you are a rare craftsman sir . I do lost wax myself. I also hand hammer
metal wall sculptures. I wonder where i could get a 24x 10 sheet of flat
silver sheetI also paint and sculpt clay. Have a hard time staying on
one project.. Your work is great! Mike in Hawaii
i wear my ring and bracelet every day. i am happy to see the work that
goes into them. thank you for posting this!
