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★Metal & Leather Cuffs

Exotic & embossed leathers now on wide brass bangles! See our selection of un-dyed Python, limited dyed python, gator-gold embossed cowhide, and limited stock embossed remnants on 2.5” wide cuffs. These wide brass cuff bracelets are a steal for customers who love to add large chunky beads and crystals to a wide cuff. Just punch a hole and add baubles!

★ New Width Options!

You asked, we heard! Now purchase high quality leather strap and “lace” in 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 1, 1.5 and 2” widths. Order per 6” strap, or save even more by purchasing our leather by the yard. Chose between firm or supple leather in our standard colors. This strap makes great quality trim for bags, clothing, belts and of course, jewelry!

You’re All GOLD to us. Receive gold customer prices on any wholesale order placed during July and August!

As a special thank you to our loyal customers, all wholesale orders placed in July and August will receive Gold customer prices! This is a savings of approx. 20% off your regular wholesale prices!

New Wide Brass Bangles in Genuine Python Leather

PLUS New Sizes in Strap and Lace Leather from Tafuri Studios!

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★ Wholesale Website update

Wholesale buyers website news: It’s a little time consuming adding hundreds of products to a new website. Thanks for your patience. Please Continue to e-mail your minimum order to mary@tafurious.com

Dyed Python shown in copper, on wide brass bangle

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★ A Note from Mary TaFuri

My jewelry brand, TaFurious, is a featured staple at Glamarita Clothing & Accessories, a unique boutique selling only locally made goods, ran by Spokane designer and local fashion icon, Ronnie Ryno. Ronnie has always been an encouraging and sincere friend to me and many others in the fashion community. In addition to running her store, Ronnie organizes the biggest fashion show in Spokane, showcasing 12 unique clothing and accessory designers. With Ronnie’s encouragement and support, my brand has become one of the most recognizable jewelry brands in our community.

When I learned that the economy was crushing my favorite local shop, I couldn’t sit by and watch. Inspired by a story on Inside Edition, I conspired with others in the fashion community to create an event like no other, in order to save the shop of our beloved icon.

Ca$h Mobbing is a nation wide social shopping movement that inspires loyal customers to come “mob” a local business facing the threat of closure. The idea is simple- motivate a mob to come spend $25 bucks each, at the same time. Our Glamarita Cash Mob became a huge event for our fashion community- designers donated items for auctions, our favorite local DJ encouraged passer by’s to jump into the fun, gorgeous models lined the streets and even turned the crosswalk into a runway. The Drinkery, a favorite watering hole, provided the party! In just 3 hours, Glamarita saw over 200 customers, and made nearly $8000 in sales. This is the second most successful Mob on record in the nation! We were so stunned by the success that we decided to launch a new Spokane

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Spokane Ca$h Mob

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Photos by Kelly KearnsClothing by Glamarita

★ TaFurious in the News

Our cash mob success became a featured story in Muse and the Mode magazine, KXLY Northwest News, and the Spokane Journal of Business! Thanks to these great publications!

★ TaFurious on the Runway

Mary Tafuri accessorized her way to the runway again!

April brought excitement as Tafurious madly styled and accessorized models for the opening show at Spokane’s Top Model. The event is an ammeter modeling competition attended by 2000 fashion fans.

In May, Mary held her first solo show, and was also a featured artist at the Spokane RAW Menagerie. Accessorizing 20 models for an underground nation-wide show was an exceptional treat!

Come see Mary launch her new line “Apple Envy” at Runway Renegades! This 5th annual fashion show is FREE to the public, 8/11 at Garland Ave. Street Festival

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★ No, not that kind of Acid!

I’ve fallen in love with etching metal. As a long time closet “artist” I’ve sketched my whole life and enjoy using photoshop and other design programs to scan and embellish my drawings. Although I’ve never really shared this work- I can now add my art to my artjewelry!

Acid etching is a slow and somewhat daunting method of adding raised images to metal using acid etching solution. To make the sky map necklace shown, I used an old sky map and “re-drew” the lines and text in photoshop. I printed my drawing to blue transfer paper, and carefully applied it to clean metal. After forgetting to reverse the image, I repeated the same steps for a more legible version. Next, I floated the metal in the acid bath, until I had the etching depth I desired. Adding patina using alcohol based inks gave me the aged metal feel I wanted.

The acid etching process is lengthy, but after seeing the results, the time spent was well worth it. Since showing my skymap necklace at RAW, I’ve been commissioned to create custom cuffs, like the Vidal cuff shown above right. I am currently etching furiously for “Apple Envy” a line of Eden inspired jewelry making it’s debut at the Runway Rengade show in August (Sneak peek at left)!

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TaFurious is Doing Acid? Photos and jewelry by Mary Tafuri

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Tool Kits- back in stock! By Mary Tafuri

★ Our leather bracelet tool kit is BACK in stock! Our kit has everything you need to get started riveting and adding your art to leather. Use the hammer from your home tools to complete your total needs. Rivets can be purchased separately in assorted packs of black oxide, antique brass and nickel silver!

TOOL KIT INCLUDES:Steel bench blockRivets assortmentSmall Riveting hammerLeather hole punchScrap Leather for practice

Additional tools (not included): Large hammer Metal hole punchHOW-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

Back in stock! Leather Bracelet Tool Kits All you need to get started riveting YOUR art to leather.

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