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RVM45
I asked Janel about this site. She more or less said that she saw no reason to doubt David's word; but that what works for him wouldn't necessarily work for everyone.

I may try my hand at making some Jewelry eventually, but with the almost certain knowledge that I'm highly unlikely to suceed at it big time; because I'm not particularly driven--even in the face of good money to be made.

But some of you may profit from these tutorials. You may be both more motivated and more talented in this field than me.

As Janel said, they're rambling and disconnected. Part I has a Link to Part II--but its easy to miss; so I included it.

David also has many gems of Ivory Jewelry making advice scattered randomly on his Forum. You'll have to dig for it. Heck of a peculiar Forum--some good stuff on it; people keep joining; but the vast majority never post even once.

However, if you do ask David a direct Question; he will get back to you eventually...

Even the reply rate is Glacial...

Anyway, check it out. Some good stuff on how the Esquimoux live and some nice Native Art:

http://majikimaje.com/WordPress/?p=21

http://majikimaje.com/WordPress/?p=134

http://majikimaje.com/smf/

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Majik Imaje
Hello !! I am David a.k.a. Majik Imaje (the initials of my 4 eskimo sons)

MarkAndrew, Jesse, Isaiah, Khristopher !! = MAJIK

Isaiah, MarkAndrew, Jesse, Eves = IMAJE

I want to show & tell you how to make lots of money, right where you live. It doesn't matter where you live, THIS WILL WORK for you !!

IVORY is a precious substance in demand all over the entire world. just the mention of Ivory and people are curious to look, feel, touch and adorn Ivory.

Elephant Ivory is outlawed in every country.

Legal Ivory consists of Beach washed Ivory, Fossil Ivory, Mastodon Ivory, and mammoth Ivory. These types are 100% LEGAL for anyone to own, possess, purchase and carve on.

Alaska Fur Exchange is a great place to purchase some ivory to get started on your new home based business !!

The skills you need to accomplish this are minimal to begin with. go to my blog and type in Jermaine Johnson. Here is a young boy of 15 that has never worked with tools, ever !! He had absolutly no idea where to begin or what to do, he made over $500 in 2 1/2 days working about 3-5 hours each day.

I am going to explain how to get started doing this and how to sell your crafts ! I promise you, this will work, it doesn't matter what part of the world you live in.. Ivory is in big demand !!

I had to close my forum due to heavy spam being plastered all over my forum. It is not worth the effort to constantly put up with people that have no life and no imagination.

However all you need to get started is a dremel tool, a coping saw, a vise, some sand paper, polish, and ear-ring studs / hooks

What to buy for ivory ?? there are all sorts of options, you do not need a whole tusk !! $200 - $1,000 depending on how big and how much it weighs. small scraps work just fine. Alaska Fur Exchange will send (e-mail) photos of what you want to purchase.

The ideal piece of ivory that you might want to invest in, sorta looks like a banana that has been stepped on and flattened. this is perfect. all you do .. is slice it 3/16' of an inch thick. two slices will make a pair of ear-rings that can sell for $20.00 - $200 !!

Depending on how intricate you design your ear-rings, will determine the price. Simple shapes such as circles, hearts will fetch 20 bux all day long no problem. These simple shapes sell well and it is easy to make a pair in less than 1/2 hour.

tear drops, ovals, dice, all lend well to creating something interesting to wear for women! We have even designed and made.. Necktie ear-rings with stripes ! But for now, simple is the way to go for you to develop your new skills, It will not take long for you to master this. Purchase gift boxes for your ear-rings and believe me, they will sell ! all you have to do is show them !! I promise you this will work ! Put in the time, you will make money, much more than you ever thought possible.

Slice your ivory, sand it, drill a small hole, mount and glue the stud with super glue, polish and place in the gift box ! That is all it takes to make big bux, I mean it.. I promise you,.. .. you will make much more doing this than you can possibly make doing your regular job !!

That which you make in a week for pay at your regular job will now easily become your daily pay !!!

These ear-rings sold for $75 each !! It took only 15 minutes to create a pair. We made over 20 pair from this one piece of ivory we found. Blue is the rarest form of fossil ivory, Black is the oldest, as much as 10,000 years they say for white ivory to become fossilized and blackened all over from absorbing the elements of the ocean.



CalvinDrews
OH, awesome! Thank for the tips!
Majik Imaje
UPDATE: Alaska Fur Exchange is under investigation and about to get 'busted' big time !!

Selling white walrus ivory (illegial) for 7 times the going rate !! A tusk that should only cost 150 - 200 dollars they sold to white people for $3,400 !!

That tusk ended up in our hands here in Alaska from a gentleman in Louisana !!!

FISH & GAME has been notified - now the sh__ is about to hit the 'fan' !!
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